Climate Change and Policy Associate Scientist
We are looking for a Climate Change and Policy Associate Scientist to be based in Yaounde, Cameroon. The selected candidate will be required to travel within the region to the country offices of the different nodes and within the ASB platform network.
The position
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:
Research
1. Carry out and contribute to research in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation, Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+), Reducing Emissions from All Land Uses (REALU), payment for environmental services (PES), sustainable land management, and biodiversity conservation as their link to agroforestry
2. Lead and coordinate ICRAF-related ASB Partnership activities in the West and Central Africa Region
3. Coordinate and support development of methodologies for climate-related forest policy and other land uses
4. Analyze existing policies and potential policy reforms in terms of their impact on climate change debates at national and international levels
5. Carrying out thematic action research at landscape scale to evaluate the impact of climate change policy instruments in achieving landscape connectivity and in reducing deforestation and degradation
6. Publish outputs in high quality publications, including peer-reviewed journals, extension technical notes and policy briefs
7. Supervise graduate students in research in one or more of the above mentioned areas
Policy, capacity building in the area of climate change, REDD+ and payment of environmental services
1. Promote links to regional forestry and environmental management policies
2. Actively engage in the development of relevant policy for agroforestry development through science-policy processes
3. Contribute technical expertise in the development of REDD demonstration activities in the ASB benchmarks
Fundraising and project management
1. Develop project concepts (seeking opportunities for proposals, developing proposals, follow ups) and raise resources for research activities in the West and Central Africa region
2. Assist the Regional Coordinator in steering and managing specific projects
Requirements
1. PhD in Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology, Ecology, Resource Management, Forestry, Soil Sciences or a related discipline
2. Minimum of 5 years experience in forest management, monitoring and evaluation of landscape agroforestry and livelihoods
3. Sound experience and skills in REDD and climate change issues
4. Good skills in conceptualisation, communication, writing and reporting
5. Experience in the preparation of donor reports
6. A good publications track record
7. Good database development and management skills
8. Competence in basic computer applications including statistical packages
9. Good geographic information systems and remote sensing skills
10. Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team and a multicultural environment
11. Proficiency in spoken and written English and French
12. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
13. Working experience in the West and Central Africa Region will be an added advantage
Terms and conditions
The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package. The appointment will be for an initial period of two (2) years with nine (9) months probation period, with potential for extension and renewable subject to assessment of performance and availability of funds. The organization offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment, believes that staff diversity promotes excellence, and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position and detailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses of three referees (including telephone, fax numbers and email address). All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre, P.O. Box 30677, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya. Applications can also be sent via email to: icrafhru@cgiar.org. Applicants should indicate “Application for a Climate Change and Policy Associate Scientist – ASB-ICRAF/WCA” on the application letters or email submissions. Applications will be considered until 15 January 2012 or until the position is filled.
The World Agroforestry Centre, supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), carries out research to generate science-based knowledge about the complex role that trees play in agricultural landscapes and uses its research to ensure that policies and practices benefit the poor and the environment. Our vision is an 'agroforestry transformation' in the developing world—a massive increase in the use of trees on landscapes by smallholder rural households to ensure security in food, nutrition, income, health, shelter and energy, and a regenerated environment. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the organization conducts research in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The West and Central Africa (WCA) Regional Office based in Yaounde, Cameroon covers a vast geographical area comprising 21 countries with a population of 330 million and a surface area of about 1200 million hectares. The region’s activities are carried out in the Sahel, Upper Guinea and in the Humid Tropics Zones where significant potential exists for ICRAF and partners to contribute to reduction of poverty, hunger and malnutrition among the rural poor communities.
Only shortlisted applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about ICRAF by accessing our website:
http://www.worldagroforestry.org
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