Agricultural Economics Consultant The Center for International Forestry Research

Agricultural Economics Consultant Forests and Governance Programme Enhancing the role of forests in adapting to climate change The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. We are one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America. CIFOR is looking for a Agricultural Economic Consultant CIFOR has received funding from the Program for Forests (PROFOR) within the World Bank for a project documenting the impacts of forest management regimes on non-timber sectors (particularly agriculture, non-timber forest products, water and energy) in Lao PDR, Honduras and Burkina Faso. This study falls within our research area ‘Enhancing the role of forests in adapting to climate change’, and incorporates three methodological approaches: modeling of ecosystem services under climate change scenarios, comparative institutional analyses of forest management governance structures and processes, and comparative economic analysis of forest management approaches. We are looking for a part-time consultant to design and provide oversight for the economic analysis of different forest management approaches. The consultant will report to the project manager, and will be required to work closely with staff, consultants and partners in the three case-study countries and at our headquarters in Bogor. Due to the diversity of case studies involved, and the different types of data available to us in each country, this task will require innovative design capabilities. This study will deliver actionable policy recommendations to key national policy makers in the respective countries. The project has started recently and will be completed by December 2012. Specific responsibilities To develop an analytical framework for a comparative economic analysis of forest management impacts on a selection of very different non-timber sectors To contribute to, coordinate, and provide professional oversight and mentoring in data collection, data processing, and data analysis to staff members, partners and consultants in respective countries To oversee field-based staff contributions to, and collaborate with country coordinators and the project manager in developing of country reports and policy briefs To collaborate with country project leaders and the project manager in developing country reports and policy briefs To collaborate with country project leaders and the project manager in developing a synthesis report. Depending on the consultant’s qualifications, availability and interest, leading the economic analysis in one or more countries is possible. To collaborate with field and headquarters-based staff in the production of scientific publications based on these economic analyses Requirements Education, experience and technical skills Master’s degree minimum, PhD preferred, in agricultural economics, forest economics, natural resource economics or related field. Solid theoretical and practical understanding of economic analytical methods Ability to integrate quantitative and qualitative research approaches and data sources Professional level of written and oral fluency in English Advantageous: Spoken and/or written knowledge of French, Spanish or Lao Advantageous: Experience in data collection and collaboration with partners in developing countries. Optional: If the candidate has the linguistic qualifications and is interested, there may be a possibility for the candidate to lead the economic analysis of the case studies in Lao PDR. Personal attributes and competencies Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively and positively interact with people in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment Takes initiative and capable of working independently as well as in a team environment Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning Terms and conditions CIFOR offers a competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience. The successful candidate will be hired as a consultant under a part-time contract, representing 5 months of work spread over the course of a year. Duty station: The consultant may work from home or preferably be based at CIFOR headquarters (in Bogor, Indonesia; Reliable access to internet and phone communication will be critical, and some travel may be necessary. Preferred start date: 15 November2011 Application process The application deadline is 15 October 2011. We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates. Please send your letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three referees to: Human Resources Department, CIFOR cifor-hr-jobs@cgiar.org Please indicate the position in the email subject line. CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.