Reference number: 202521
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Yaoundé, Cameroon
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

Overview

CIFOR-ICRAF implements several projects related to biodiversity and central African forests. To carry out all these projects, CIFOR-ICRAF must have a sufficient staff in quantity and quality composed of high-level scientists internationally and nationally recruited, Research officers and research assistants. We are therefore looking for a nationally recruited scientist who will work with the CIFOR-ICRAF research team in project management, research design, data collection and analysis, knowledge production, and stakeholder engagement.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Project management/management:

• Plan and monitor projects especially for research and follow up the LAO with the OFAC consortium members,
• Co-supervise consultants and interns involved in the implementation of OFAC-CE project.
• Develop and contribute to the preparation of donor reports,
• Coordinate the organization of workshops, meetings, and virtual discussions.

2. Research design, data collection and analysis:

• Conduct research with CIFOR-ICRAF team in partnership with national and international universities, especially within OFAC-CE project,
• Contribute to the development of detailed methodologies for data collection and analysis,
• Contribute to the organization of CIFOR scientific hosted events,
• Contribute to the design of complementary studies on topics identified by stakeholders on biodiversity resources management in central Africa,
• Provide GIS preliminary expertise for the project as needed.
• Promote the use of knowledge in the operating methods of targeted stakeholders and in the development, implementation of public policies in Central Africa,
• Update the website scientific information on forest and biodiversity

3. Resource mobilization:

• Contribute to proposal writing and fund-raising activities.

4. Finance management:

• Manage projects’ resources as needed by CIFOR’s procedures and regulations.

Requirements

• PhD in Forestry, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related fields
• At least 5 years of research experience in biodiversity, forestry or conservation.
• Interesting background on monitoring biodiversity or forest ecosystem management,
• Understanding principles, practices and policies for preserving species, ecosystems and genetic diversity.
• Familiarity with practices balancing human needs and forest health, such as selective logging and reforestation
• Understanding the benefits forests provide, including carbon sequestration, water cycling and soil conservation
• Skills in data collection, analysis and reporting on biodiversity and forest management.
• Participation in international projects or policy development.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (R, GIS, etc.)
• Good understanding of policy and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with project management and funding.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.
• Basic knowledge on gender issues and gender-sensitive research and project development.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Education, knowledge and experience

• PhD in Forestry, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related fields
• At least 5 years of research experience in biodiversity, forestry or conservation.
• Interesting background on monitoring biodiversity or forest ecosystem management,
• Understanding principles, practices and policies for preserving species, ecosystems and genetic diversity.
• Familiarity with practices balancing human needs and forest health, such as selective logging and reforestation
• Understanding the benefits forests provide, including carbon sequestration, water cycling and soil conservation
• Skills in data collection, analysis and reporting on biodiversity and forest management.
• Participation in international projects or policy development.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (R, GIS, etc.)
• Good understanding of policy and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with project management and funding.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.
• Basic knowledge on gender issues and gender-sensitive research and project development.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Terms and conditions

• This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
• The duty station will be Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Application process

The application deadline is 25 Mar 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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