Monday, July 9, 2012

To assist the Swaziland Tourism Authority (STA) on tourism product and marketing development

Reference: PX/SWZ/0631
Location: Swaziland -with local travel
Duration: 18 person weeks over the period September 2012 to February 2013
Closing Date: 5 Aug 2012

Background

The Government of Swaziland, through Swaziland Tourism Authority (STA), has requested the Commonwealth Secretariat (COMSEC) to assist with tourism product and marketing development. Its main objective is to broaden Swaziland’s tourism products offered on global tourism markets and improve its competiveness. This project will assist STA address challenges facing the tourism sector in Swaziland, especially tourism product development, product packaging and destination marketing.

Established in 2003, the STA has a remit to coordinate development of tourism in Swaziland, market the destination and regulate the sector. It is successful in promoting and packaging for national and regional tourist needs. To reduce Swaziland’s reliance on South Africa and improve competiveness, a new international airport is expected to attract long-haul international tourist flights directly to the country.

Recently, the Government of Swaziland adopted Tourism Policy (2011), Investor Road Map (2012) and Economic Recovery Strategy paper (2012) with a renewed commitment to make tourism a key driver of the country’s economy. The Poverty Reduction Strategy & Action Plan of 2006 identifies tourism as a key sector with potential for poverty reduction.

Swaziland’s tourism is mainly based on cultural heritage, a key tourist attraction for community based-tourism (CBT). The STA has identified CBT a major area of product development which will enhance local communities’ participation in tourism.

Despite close proximity to South Africa, most international tourists to Swaziland spend no more than one night. Tourists’ feedback has cited a limited product range as a reason for short stay. The assistance aims at addressing these challenges through tourism products, marketing strategies and by undertaking capacity building activities for STA staff and key stakeholders.

The Project

The Commonwealth Secretariat is inviting proposals from a team of two consultants to provide technical assistance:

Phase 1: Project Inception
Phase 2: Assessment and Capacity Building
Phase 3: Recommendations

Key Deliverables

Inception Report
Marketing Strategy;
Tourism Product Development Strategy;
Tourism Product Packaging Toolkit; and
Capacity Building Workshop Report.

The consultants will need to be in the country at various stages during the three phases of the project. Draft versions of the deliverables will have to be submitted to the Commonwealth Secretariat, Swaziland Tourism Authority and selected stakeholders for review before being finalised.

Level of Effort and Duration

18 person weeks over the period September 2012 to February 2013.

Budget

An all-inclusive budget of £37,860 has been allocated for consultancy services which will cover professional fees of £1,500 per person week, Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA), four economy class return air tickets to Swaziland and local travel costs within Swaziland.

The Commonwealth Secretariat will meet the costs of three capacity building workshops, one national stakeholders workshop and printing cost of workshop materials.

Experience and Qualifications

Wide Experience in:

Development of Tourism product and marketing strategies;
Design of tourism product packaging toolkit and capacity building workshops; and,
Tourism development, particularly in sub-Saharan African region.
Delivery of capacity building in tourism marketing, product development and packaging.

A good understanding of the tourism and hospitality industry, especially in destination marketing, tourism product development and capacity building is vital.

Educational Qualifications:

Degree in marketing or strategic planning; and,
Degree in tourism or other related field

Invitation to tender

Compete tender specification

ILRI vacancy: team leader/senior agricultural economist

Vacancy Number: TLSE/MGL/04/12
Department: Market, Gender & Livelihoods Research Theme
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 3 years renewable

Total salary & benefits package circa USD 105, 000 (tax free*) Base salary from USD 75,000 per annum plus benefits.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps to reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by increasing the benefits and reducing the risks of animal agriculture in developing countries. We work in partnerships with organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutes in the world. ILRI’s headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Staff members are also based in 7 partner institutions in other parts of Africa, in Asia and in Latin America. We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and are one of 15 centres around the world sponsored by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

ILRI seeks applications for a Team Leader/Senior Agricultural Economist to lead a group of economists and other scientists within the Market, Gender & Livelihoods Research Theme researching issues related to enhancing the ability of smallholder livestock keepers in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia to increase productivity and link to markets as a means to improving access of the poor to animal-source foods. The research applies multi-disciplinary tools from agricultural economics, animal science, agribusiness, and innovation systems to formulate and test technical and organizational strategies for pro-poor value chains of livestock products. This agenda represents the core of the recently initiated CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish. Reporting to the Director of the Markets, Gender & Livelihoods Research Theme, the Team Leader will develop and implement a research program to support pro-poor value chain development in collaboration with a range of local and international partners.

Key responsibilities:

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of livestock technology options for market-oriented smallholder producers, including those related to the main drivers of livestock productivity: feeds, genetics and health
Piloting of organizational options for increasing smallholder access to services, technology and markets
Multidisciplinary assessment of smallholder-based value chains for livestock products to identify and test options for pro-poor upgrading
Analysis of policies influencing smallholder livestock producer competitiveness

Requirements:

A Ph.D. or equivalent in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness, or related discipline;
Proven analytical and research skills through a track record of scientific publications, policy documents and related media;
Expertise in agricultural production system modeling and econometric analysis of farm-households and agricultural enterprises, and familiarity with qualitative and participatory approaches
Experience of working in developing countries, especially sub-Saharan Africa, with strong preference given to livestock-related experience;
Strong research management experience, including fund-raising and management of staff and project resources;
Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, and strong interpersonal and partnership management skills;
Strong English language skills, both written and spoken (proficiency in other languages is an advantage);
A passion for the generation of scientific knowledge that advances pro-poor development.

Post location: The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Extensive travel to other countries and regions will be required, particularly throughout Africa and South and Southeast Asia.

Position level: The position is Scientist/Research Level 3, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Terms of appointment: The position is Scientist/Research Level and is on a fixed term appointment for three years. ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration and benefits package which includes: – Pensions Medical insurances Life insurance and allowances for; – EducationsHousings Security – Disturbances Relocation – Home leave. Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + 11 public holidays.

Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive international benefit package. *Benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship. Benefits include: 15% pension contribution.

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV (2 pgs. max) explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human Resources Director by registering at this link: http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/ilri_jobs before 31 July 2012. The position title and reference number TEAM LEADER/SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST- TLSE/MGL/04/12 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Suitably qualified women and developing country citizens are particularly encouraged to apply.

ILRI senior spatial analyst/statistician

Vacancy Number: SSA/SLF/06/12
Department: SLF
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal

Total salary & benefits package from circa USD 105, 000 (tax free*) Base salary from USD 75,000 per annum plus benefits.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, and Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

ILRI will be working on a number of CGIAR Research Programs (CRP) that brings together CGIAR centers and partners from the research, development and private sector communities around the world.

This is an international appointment reporting to the Team Leader. This position is on a three year term appointment with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.

Key responsibilities

Lead the development of the Livestock Production Systems Classification and associated products;
Develop detailed spatial analysis for increasing the understanding of the impacts of drivers of change on livestock systems (changing demand, market access, demographics, technology change and land use change);
Develop a programme of activities of spatial analysis of livestock diseases, their interactions with climate change and others;
Coordinate spatial inputs in the CGIAR Consortium Research Programme (CRP) on Livestock and Fish;
Build a team for supporting spatial analytical activities as required in the other relevant ILRI CRPs;
Actively participate in resource mobilisation;
Develop spatial product to support policy making in the areas of livestock, livelihoods and the environment;
Proactively communicate internally and externally build capacity in the research discipline;
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with external collaborators;
Enhance the profile and impact of the research area through contributions to international scientific meetings and papers in peer reviewed journals.

Requirements

A PhD in the natural sciences, geography, economics or agriculture incorporating spatial analysis/statistics as a central feature
At least 5 years’ experience in spatial analyses applied to agriculture with a proven track record in developing applying spatial analysis tools that integrate socio-economic and biophysical components;
Proven track record in raising funds;
Excellent publications record in peer reviewed journals;
An extensive network of partners;
Excellent managerial and multi-tasking skills;
Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environments;
Flexibility and agility to deliver within short timeframes.

Post location: The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Position level: The position is Scientist/Research Level 3 dependent on qualifications and experience. Candidates with experience and qualifications below those indicated may be considered at Scientist/Research Level 2.

Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.

Terms of appointment: ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration and benefits package which includes: – Pensions Medical insurances Life insurance and allowances for – Education – Housing – Security – Disturbance – Relocation – Home leave; 15% pension contribution. Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + 11 public holidays.

* Benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship.

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined as one document explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human Resources Director by registering at this link: http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/ilri_jobs before 27 July 2012. The position title and reference number: SSA/SLF/06/12 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.

To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org.

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Suitably qualified women and developing country citizens are particularly encouraged to apply.

research officer- innovation in agricultural systems to enhance rainwater management

Vacancy Number: A/012/2012
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration: two years with the possibility of renewal

General: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, and Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

The position: ILRI seeks to recruit a Research Officer to support research on rainwater management strategies through facilitating communities, NGOs, and local government bodies to test, modify and adopt interventions to enhance rainwater management for livelihood and environment benefits in the Nile Basin of Ethiopia. This position will in particular contribute to understanding good practices, including establishment of actor networks in the water and natural resource management arena in enhancing rainwater management.

Main duties (Terms of Reference)

To support analysis of existing water/NRM actors and networks at learning sites in the Nile Basin of Ethiopia with a view to identifying institutional constraints to improved rainwater management strategies.
To contribute to development of strategies for engaging local and national actors more effectively to accelerate innovations contributing to enhanced rainwater management.
To be responsible at field level for engagement of local actors in stakeholder groups including establishment and/or strengthening of groups, facilitating communication and developing rolling action plans at local level.
To collect data required for effective innovation process monitoring at field level.
Organizing and processing quantitative and qualitative data emerging from the field

Minimum Requirement:

Education: MSc. in a relevant discipline, related to social aspects of agricultural systems.

Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in agricultural research in Ethiopian highlands.

Skills:

Skills and experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis.
Experience of working with participatory research approaches, facilitation skills will be important for the role.
Experience with contemporary monitoring and evaluation approaches.
Social science research experience, particularly related to livelihood issues.
Research communication skills or experience with communication and popularisation of scientific outputs.
Collaborative skills, ability to work in multi-cultural teams, excellent oral and written communication skills (English).
A sense of creativity and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa with considerable time spent at field sites in the Nile Basin of Ethiopia.

Grade: Level 3A.

Minimum Gross Salary: Birr 17,106

Terms of appointment: This is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Addis Ababa campus. Initial appointment is fixed term for two years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc.

The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.

Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, copies of relevant documents and testimonials and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human Resources Office, ILRI, P.O. Box 5689, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Telephone: (251-11)-617-20-00; Fax: (251-11)-617-20-01. The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made A/012/2012 should be clearly marked on the envelopes if mailed, or on the fax applications. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 17 July 2012, that is 10 days after the date of publication in the Ethiopian Herald.

To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at http://www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply

ILRI vacancy: research assistant IV – socio-economics programme

Vacancy Number: A/014/2012
Department: International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration: 2-year with possibility of renewal

General: The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is an autonomous, nonprofit making, international scientific organization operating under the aegis of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). More specifically its mission is:

To encourage, support and undertake activities to improve the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of maize and wheat systems in the interest of the resource poor in developing countries.

The position: The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is recruiting a Research Assistant IV based in Addis Ababa, who will be a member of CIMMYT team.

MAIN DUTIES (Terms of Reference)

Contributes to the implementation of on-going research projects in Eastern and Southern Africa, particularly in relation to Conservation Agriculture for Smallholder Farmers in Eastern and Southern Africa (CASFESA) and other projects.
Contributes in designing and implementing field surveys and other socio-economic research activities.
Contributes in designing, implementing, monitoring and supervising Conservation Agriculture demonstration works in project sites.
Compiles, analyzes and rigorously document primary and secondary socioeconomic data sets.
Contributes in developing research reports, journal articles and policy briefs.
Guides, supports and monitors the regional NARES partners in planning and execution of research activities.
Pro-actively contributes, develops his/her skills and takes increasing responsibilities in all of the above.
Other reasonable duties that may be assigned by your supervisor.

Minimum Requirement:

Education: MSc. Degree from a recognized University in Agricultural Economics or any other related field in Applied Economics.

Experience: At least two years of demonstrated experience in:

Designing and implementing surveys in rural settings (preferably household and market surveys; and
Management and analysis of large socioeconomic datasets using standard statistical and econometric software (preferably SPSS and/or STATA)

Training: Agricultural economics; agricultural development economics; development economics; resource economics; econometrics; research methods; policy analysis.

Skills:

Good econometric skills are essential; combination of good analytical, writing and field work skills; scientific rigor, initiative, ability to work independently.
Excellent command of English language (oral & written)
Knowledge of computer skill (MS Office, SPSS, STATA).
Driving license is an advantage.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Grade: Level 2D.

Minimum Gross Salary: Birr 13,388.

Terms of appointment: This position is remunerated on local terms. Initial appointment is (fixed term) for two (2) years subject to a six (6) months’ probation period with possibility of renewal appointment, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. CIMMYT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff. CIMMYT is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.

The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, copies of relevant documents and testimonials and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human Resources Office, ILRI, P.O. Box 5689, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Telephone: (251-11)-617-20-00; Fax: (251-11)-617-20-01. The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made A/014/2012 should be clearly marked on the envelopes if mailed, or on the fax applications. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: July 9, 2012.

To find more about CIMMYT, visit our Website at http://www.cimmyt.org

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply

ILRI vacancy: research technician – crops

Vacancy Number: RT/BECA/CROPS/07/12
Department: Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year term renewable

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

ILRI also manages the Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) Hub, a new centre for excellence in modern plant and animal biology in Africa. BecA is an initiative developed within the framework of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)/ African Union African Biosciences initiative. It consists of a Hub based on the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya and a network of regional nodes and other affiliated laboratories and organizations throughout the region. The BecA Hub facilities are world class, including a range of molecular, plant transformation, and genomics laboratories and equipment (e.g. 454 sequencing, Biosafety level 3 laboratory, plant growth facilities). The Hub hosts and conducts research in crop, microbe and livestock areas where new developments in science offer promise to address previously intractable problems constraining Africa’s development. Capacity building is a major goal of all activities. The scope covers agriculture and food security and their intersections with human health and nutrition, and the sustainable use of Africa’s natural resources. Further information is available at http://hub.africabiosciences.org/

In hosting the BecA Hub on a shared research platform, ILRI seeks to recruit a Research Technician – Crops to provide technical support to scientists and graduate students using the BecA-ILRI Hub facilities for research and training in crop-related sciences.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level technical support to scientists and graduate students conducting a wide range of crop-related research projects;
Develop and conduct individual and group training in molecular-based technologies including genotyping data analysis;
Facilitate weekly laboratory meetings;
Maintain databases of research and training activities;
Conduct research under supervision of research scientists;
Ensure observation of good laboratory practice including proper maintenance of equipment and co-manage the training laboratory;
Write standard operating procedures for laboratory techniques and risk assessments;
Coordinate purchase requisitions of consumable stock items.

Skills and Competencies

A Master’s degree in Biological Sciences;
At least 3 years relevant post Masters experience;
Experience in a research environment, specifically in molecular sciences including PCR, sequencing, genotyping and data analysis;
A good working knowledge of protein techniques, microbiology, tissue culture and bioinformatics an advantage;
Ability to perform complex analysis;
Proven experience in decisions making, identifying and solving problems, quality control;
Poses good skills in summarising and presenting data to scientists/colleagues.
Ability to supervise staff particularly temporary staff and students.
Ability to do report writing and draft peer-reviewed journal articles
Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures;
Capacity building skills;
Computer literacy in MS Office programs is essential;
Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team setting;
Strong English language skills, both written and spoken.

Terms of Appointment: This position is job Grade 2D, research level 4 with a starting gross salary of KES 154,917 per month. This is exclusive of other benefits provided by ILRI.

Location: The position will be based at the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya.

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, whose initial contract will be for a 2 year term renewable subject to availability of funds and individual performance. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided by ILRI.

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined as one document explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Applications should be submitted online to the Human Resources Director at: http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/ilri_jobs. Closing date for Applications is 11th July 2012.

The position title and reference number REF: RT/BECA/CROPS/07/12 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications. Only applications sent via email to the indicated address will be considered, and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find out more about ILRI and the BecA Hub, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org and http://hub.africabiosciences.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer

CIFOR PhD Fellowships

Monitoring Tropical Forest Carbon and Links to Agriculture for REDD+
Global Comparative Study on REDD Project
Forests and Environment Programme

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) 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.

We are looking for people who share our mission and our commitment to professionalism, innovation, impact and collaboration. We currently have two exciting opportunities as PhD Fellowships titled "Monitoring Tropical Forest Carbon and Links to Agriculture for REDD+" and the "Global Comparative Study on REDD Project".

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) together with the Centre for Geo-Information at Wageningen University (NL) is offering two PhD positions to perform four-year research as part of the coordinated global comparative study on REDD, a research project studying REDD preparation, demonstration activities and national initiatives in selected countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. The project consists of four components: (1) national REDD initiatives (policy processes and strategies), (2) demonstration activities, (3) monitoring and reference levels, and (4) knowledge sharing. The candidates would be expected to mainly work as part of component 3.

Duties and Responsibilities

PhD position 1: Improving emission factors for various forest change processes:
The focus of the work will be on the acquisition, estimation and synthesis to provide improved emission factors for various forest change processes relevant to REDD+. Research will include engagement on ongoing fieldwork to measure emission factors in-situ, synthesis of the published literature on this issue and to integrate remote sensing and ground data to provide biomass change estimates for different types of changes in different parts of the tropics (forest clearing/land use change, shifting cultivation, selective logging and fuelwood collection, for example). Work should lead into the evaluation of options for forest monitoring on national and subnational levels using remote sensing and ground-based surveys with particular emphasis on assessing efficient approaches, evolving technologies and improving the linkage between monitoring, reporting and verification, and national policies for REDD.

PhD position 2: Integrated monitoring for estimating GHG emissions from forests and agriculture in tropical countries
The focus of the research is to develop an integrated monitoring framework that considers both GHG emissions from human induced changes in forests and from agriculture activities on the landscape and at the national scale. The aim is to test a suitable integration of remote sensing and ground data to provide GHG emission estimates for different types from deforestation, forest degradation and different agricultural practices, and in particular their linkages to different parts of the tropics. The work requires engagement in ongoing fieldwork and to work as part of an international team of experts.

Requirements

Young and motivated researcher with an MSc degree and related experience in forestry, remote sensing, ecology, environmental science, geography and land management or a related field. Strong English skills are fundamental. Knowledge about the REDD process and technical skills to handle spatial data and remote sensing is appreciated. Experience and willingness to work with and in developing tropical countries is important.

Terms and Conditions:

The PhD position is supported by CIFOR with a monthly stipend of €1,700 for four years, which will be payable every three months. The PhD research is conducted mainly at the Centre for Geo-Information at Wageningen University (NL) and the related Graduate School (www.pe-rc.nl) under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Martin Herold in close collaboration with CIFOR partners. The candidates are also expected to spend time at CIFOR’s headquarter in Bogor, Indonesia, and to engage in fieldwork and international exchange and meetings.

Website Centre:

www.forestsclimatechange.org
www.grs.wur.nl/UK/

Application:

You can apply for these positions before 15 July 2012 by sending your application by email to Martin Herold (martin.herold@wur.nl) and Louis Verchot (l.verchot@cgiar.org).

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer.
Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

CIFOR Research Fellow, Forests and Adaptation to Climate Change

(Ref: 1233)

Forests and Environment Programme

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 seeking a Research Fellow, Forests and Adaptation to Climate Change

The Research Fellow will undertake research on forests, adaptation to climate change, and the synergies between adaptation and mitigation (national- and local-level research, cross-regional comparative studies). The position also involves outreach and dissemination activities, research coordination, and contributions to fundraising activities.

The Research Fellow will work in the context of CGIAR Research Programme 6, Component 4 (forests and climate change), theme 2 (adaptation to climate change) and theme 3 (synergies between adaptation and mitigation). He or she will be supervised by the leader of the research on adaptation to climate change at CIFOR.

Duties and Responsibilities

Undertake field and desk research related to ecosystem-based adaptation, its effectiveness and its co-benefits
Undertake field and desk research on social returns on investment from integrating adaptation into mitigation projects
Identify and develop potential funding opportunities in the topics of CRP6.4 themes 2 and 3
Contribute to developing operational plans, monitoring outputs and outcomes, and reporting for CRP6.4 themes 2 and 3
Contribute to the development of a wider research strategy related to forests and the synergies between adaptation and mitigation
Strengthen and manage international partnerships
Write reports and publications for international peer-reviewed journals
Contribute to communication activities (blogs, website, briefs, science-policy dialogue, event organisation)
Represent CIFOR at climate change related events (conferences and workshops).

Details of duties, assignments and objectives will be further discussed and laid out in the annual performance contract.

Requirements

Education, Experience and Technical Skills

Masters of Science in a relevant field (e.g. natural resource management, forestry, environmental sciences, agricultural or forest economics, rural development)
At least two years of relevant work experience, including research in multidisciplinary teams
Good qualitative and quantitative research skills
Good knowledge of ecosystem-based adaptation and related publications in international peer-reviewed journals
Good knowledge of the synergies between adaptation and mitigation
Good knowledge of methods for assessing social returns on investment from integrating adaptation into mitigation projects
Integration into networks of research collaborators
Excellent written and spoken English. Good skills in one of the following languages: Spanish, French or Indonesian.

Personal Attributes and Competencies

Good project management and organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment
Proven team-building capacity
Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning, and is committed to staff development.

Terms and Conditions

This is an internationally recruited position. CIFOR offers a competitive remuneration in US dollars commensurate with skills and experience.
The appointment will be for 3 years, including a standard one-year probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of this position and available resources.
The duty station will be at CIFOR headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia, with travel to research sites.

Application process

The application deadline is 15 July 2012.
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 and its reference number in the email subject line.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer.
Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

CIFOR Scientist, Impact Assessment.

(Ref: 1103)

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 Scientist, Impact Assessment.

Overview

CIFOR is an international research and global knowledge institution with a mission to contribute to the sustained well being of people in developing countries in the tropics. It achieves this through collaborative, strategic and applied research and by promoting the transfer and adoption of appropriate new technologies and social systems for national development.

CIFOR was established under the CGIAR system in response to global concerns about the social, environmental and economic consequences of loss and degradation of forests. It operates through a series of highly decentralized partnerships with key institutions and/or individuals throughout the developing and industrialized worlds. CIFOR is committed to building the capacities of developing country organizations and scientists by encouraging them to produce their own solutions to forest problems. The nature and duration of these partnerships is determined by the specific research problems being addressed. This research agenda is under constant review and is subject to change as CIFOR's partners recognize new opportunities and problems. Details of CIFOR's program can be found at: www.cifor.org.

Publicly funded organisations like CIFOR are under pressure to demonstrate the efficiency, effectiveness and relevance of their work. This requires having systems and methods in place to track impact. It is more difficult within the natural resources sector to quantify impacts when compared to the agricultural and other commodity sectors. While it is generally accepted that forests can contribute to reducing extreme poverty, we must also demonstrate the extent to which our work actually makes this possible. A key difficulties is that forest benefits tend to take longer to realise than agricultural commodities. Impact is often dependent on events beyond our control. However, there are quantifiable outputs and qualitative indicators of impact that can be used to demonstrate progress towards reducing poverty and other targets. In addition demonstrating impact at the project level tends to be easier than at the centre level. The challenge therefore is to find innovative ways for measuring impact in the natural resources sector and finding effective ways of communicating some impacts.

The Position

The impact assessment scientist will be supervised by the Deputy Director General and will work closely with research directors, regional coordinators. In addition, the impact assessment scientist will have professional contact with CIFOR scientists.
The specific responsibilities for this position are:

Contribute to the strategic planning and prioritisation of research investments
Assist scientists with grant proposal development and to plan their research so as to achieve greatest possible impact.
Work closely with programme directors and researchers in designing projects to ensure that the right questions are asked at the design stage and to clarify impact pathways, suggest means or approaches to maximise any multiplier impacts, and conduct ex ante impact assessment
Design impact tracking and monitoring protocols to ensure that project/research impacts are well documented and eventually adequately assessed and ensure compliance with centre mission and project objectives
Contribute to the input of CIFOR to CGIAR and partner organisations impact assessment
Support preparation of centre documents such as the medium term plan, annual plans and impact studies.
Contribute to the Center's research and training on impact assessment

Key responsibilities of the position are:

Measuring impact

Development and testing of methods for monitoring and assessing the external uptake, influence and impact of CIFOR research
Act as the focal person for the development and promotion of internal processes that support a centre-wide impact assessment framework and a rolling programme of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment activities to strengthen CIFOR's scientific programmes and improve accountability and impact-related performance
Conduct specific impact case studies of major CIFOR projects and ex-post evaluation of CIFOR's overall impact
Identify and arrange contracts for consultants to carry out specific impact assessment studies

Providing strategic input

Providing input to the programmes/domain strategic direction and research investments
Assessment of current programmatic capacity in impact assessment, with suggestions for building capacity if required

Centre-level reporting

Coordinate and contribute to the development of briefing materials on CIFOR's impact including impact statements for the Internet sites, donor briefs and other products
Identification, design and coordination of impact assessment studies for CIFOR's contribution to the CGIAR Performance Measurement System
Contribute to the internal and external reviews of the Center's work

Communication

Represent CIFOR at relevant CGIAR and stakeholder forums in regards to CIFOR's programme and activities in research evaluation and impact assessment
Liaise with partners in other CGIAR centres and national programmes on issues relating to impact assessment and evaluation
Research and maintain an up-to-date bibliographic information resource on impact assessment and evaluation, and making this accessible to CIFOR staff

Requirements

Qualifications
Minimum qualification is a PhD in impact assessment or a relevant area (e.g. forestry, micro-economics, rural development, and natural resources management).

Relevant experience

Between five to eight years work experience in impact assessment, including three years in a research and development institution and three years with a multidisciplinary team
Experience with designing impact assessment protocols, monitoring, evaluation and up-to-date knowledge of impact assessment methodologies is required

Other competencies

Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment
Excellent written and spoken English (required)

Terms and Conditions

We offer a competitive remuneration in US dollars commensurate with skills and experience
The appointment will be for a period of 3 years with a possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources
The duty station will be at our headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia, with travel to cooperating countries and research sites

Application process

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@cgiar.org
Please indicate the position and its reference number in the email subject line.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer.
Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

CIFOR Senior Scientist, Forest Ecology and Forest Management

(Ref: 1205)

Forests and Environment Programme

CIFOR is looking for a Senior Scientist, Forest Ecology and Forest Management

The Senior Scientist will work primarily on the ecological basis of tropical forest management for the production of multiple goods and services at various spatial scales and will also generate new knowledge aimed at promoting conservation through sustainable use of forest resources and forest biodiversity. The position involves research, research coordination and fundraising.

Specific research plans will be defined at the beginning of the contract. Research activities will include:

Strengthen the scientific basis of biodiversity conservation in tropical production forests.
Develop science-based approaches and technologies to promote multiple forest use in natural forests that include timber, non-timber forest products and wildlife use and its conservation.
Assess the effectiveness of certification schemes in promoting environmental conservation and long term sustainability in production forests.
Biophysical dimension of forest ecosystem services in relation to management options including carbon sequestration.
Silviculture of natural forests at the industrial and small holder scale.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Scientist is expected to:

Work with research partners and practitioners and interact with policy makers to enhance the impact of the research and provide scientific leadership within CIFOR.
Team up with CIFOR researchers and partners to implement collaborative research activities and with researchers from collaborating CGIAR centres in the context of the Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry.
Produce high quality publications and dissemination materials such as policy briefs, substantive reports, and peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
Develop and maintain donor relations; report to donors and make sure that donor requirements are met; attend donor meetings, contribute to developing research proposals, coordinate with other CIFOR scientists in the region to leverage funding.
Represent CIFOR at international meetings, engaging with a variety of partners and stakeholders, developing and maintaining functional partnerships.
Provide scientific mentoring to junior staff engaged in CIFOR projects, support capacity building initiatives and staff development, and encourage continuous improvement and learning.

Details of duties, assignments and objectives will be further discussed and laid out in the staff’s annual performance contract.

Requirements

Education, Experience and Technical Skills

PhD in forestry, and/or forest ecology.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in collaborative research.
Demonstrated capacity to undertake high quality research and a strong publications record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Track record in resource mobilisation/fundraising and in proposal development/writing.
Fluency in English is required. Fluency in other languages used in countries where CIFOR works is an asset (e.g., French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Indonesian).
Knowledge and experience of East Africa region is an advantage.

Personal attributes and competencies

Management and organisational skills, experience in project management.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experienced in working with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary research teams, experience in developing countries.
Excellent facilitation and teambuilding capacity.
Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning, and is committed to staff’s development.

Terms and Conditions:

This is an internationally recruited position. CIFOR offers a competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
The appointment will be for 3 years, including a standard one-year probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of this position and available resources.

Application process

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 and its reference number in the email subject line.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer.
Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

CIFOR Scientist, Restoration and Plantation Forestry

(Ref: 1207)

Forests and Environment Programme

CIFOR is looking for a Scientist, Restoration and Plantation Forestry

The Scientist will do research on the ecological and silvicultural aspects of tropical plantation forestry for the production of goods and services (including timber, biodiversity, and carbon) from the stand to the landscape level. The position involves research, research coordination and fundraising.

Specific research plans will be defined at the beginning of the contract. Research activities will broadly focus on:

Small holder plantation forestry and local innovations.
The role of fast growing tree plantations in meeting future bio-energy demands and their potential environmental impacts.
The biophysical dimension of planted forests for the restoration of environmental services.
Tree plantations in a landscape context for meeting conservation and production purposes.
Other relevant issues identified during the research.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Scientist is expected to:

Work with research partners and practitioners and interact with policy makers to enhance the impacts of the research and provide scientific leadership within CIFOR.
Team up with CIFOR researchers and partners in other programmes and disciplines and with researchers from collaborating CGIAR centres in the context of the Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry.
Produce quality publications and dissemination materials such as policy briefs, substantive reports, and peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
Develop and maintain donor relations; report to donors and make sure that donor requirements are met; attend donor meetings, contribute to developing research proposals, coordinate with other CIFOR scientists in the region to leverage funding.
Represent CIFOR at international meetings, engaging with a variety of partners and stakeholders, developing and maintaining functional partnerships.
Provide scientific mentoring to junior staff engaged in CIFOR projects, support capacity building initiatives and staff development, and encourage continuous improvement and learning.

Details of duties, assignments and objectives will be further discussed and laid out in the staff’s annual performance contract.

Requirements

Education, Experience and Technical Skills

PhD in forestry, and/or forest ecology.
At least 6 years of relevant experience in collaborative research.
Demonstrated capacity to undertake high quality research and a strong publications record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Track record in resource mobilisation/fundraising and in proposal development/writing.
Fluency in English is required. Fluency in other languages used in countries where CIFOR works is an asset (e.g., French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Indonesian).

Personal attributes and competencies

Management and organisational skills, experience in project management.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experienced in working with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary research teams, experience in developing countries.
Excellent facilitation and teambuilding capacity.
Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning, and is committed to staff’s development.

Terms and Conditions:

This is an internationally recruited position. CIFOR offers a competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
The appointment will be for 3 years, including a standard one-year probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of this position and available resources.

Application process

We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer.
Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

CIFOR Blog Editor & Social Media Coordinator

(Ref: 1232)

Information Services Group

CIFOR is looking for a Blog Editor & Social Media Coordinator

Overview

Reporting to the Media Liaison and Outreach Manager, the Blog Editor & Social Media Coordinator will take the lead in overseeing the day-to-day operations of CIFOR’s Forests News blog, as well as its Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts. The purpose of the blog and other social media outlets is to raise awareness in a broad multilingual global audience about CIFOR’s research on forests, climate change, biofuels and other issues.

Key tasks

Coordinate all articles for the blog. This includes editing stories; managing a pool of freelance writers and commissioning them to write articles on CIFOR’s research; as well as acting as the lead liaison with scientists to ensure all articles are properly reviewed before publication.
Write articles for the blog, including travelling to the field in Africa, Asia and Latin America, as well as reporting from conferences worldwide.
Coordinate other staff to make full use of CIFOR’s multilingual Facebook and Twitter news feeds. Coordinate with CIFOR’s other social media platforms, including YouTube, SlideShare & Flickr.
Find new social media opportunities to raise awareness of CIFOR’s work.
Contribute to the development of scripts or other audio-visual materials for use by CIFOR and its partners.
Provide other editing and writing services as required. Assist with other tasks relevant to CIFOR’s mission as advised by the ISG management team.

Requirements

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Technical Skills)

Degree in a science/journalism discipline.
Proven ability to write and edit professionally in English.
Extensive experience using social media and a keen interest in new social media opportunities.
Ability to work well in team environments. Strong client service approach.
Fluency in English. Other major languages an asset.

Personal Attributes

Competent in personal organisation and priority setting, with the ability to work efficiently under time pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Shows creativity and initiative, and is capable of working independently as well as an effective team player.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment

Terms and Conditions:

This is a regionally recruited position. CIFOR offers a competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
The initial appointment will be for 1 year starting as soon as possible, with possible extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
The duty station will be in Bogor, Indonesia.

Application process

The application deadline is 9 July 2012.
We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer.
Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

Human Resources Operations Manager

(Ref: 1226)

Human Resources Office

We are looking for people who share our mission and our commitment to professionalism, innovation, impact and collaboration. We are a growing organisation and currently have an exciting job opportunity as a Human Resources Operations Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the leadership of the HR Director, the HR Operations Manager will coordinate the overall operations of HR Unit in order to provide proactive, results-oriented HR services to the organisation. The HR Operations Manager will contribute to the development of new, and the improvement of existing, HR policies, systems and practices. The HR Operations Manager is expected to:

Assist the Director in developing, reviewing and updating the HR Strategy and the HR Management policies, systems and practices that:
- Fully support the implementation of the overall CIFOR strategy;
- Reflect global best practices in human resources management including best practice in gender and diversity; and
- Are in line with the ethical standard and legal requirements, especially comply with any regulations applicable to the organisation in its various locations around the world.
In coordination with the other HR professionals, assists the Director in the planning, development and management of the human resources functions, which include:
- HR Strategy, design and implementation:
  - Contribute to the evaluation and provide advice on the impact of programs, initiatives and strategies that affect the attraction, motivation, development and retention of staff;
- Staffing and Contract Management:
  - Implement plans and programs to identify talent within and outside the organisation;
  - Contribute to identifying appropriate and effective external sources for candidates, and implement appropriate arrangements agreed to by partners relating to secondments;
  - Coordinate the work of the HR Unit in the management of contracts of all staff, secondees, partners and consultants, and ensure compliance with the organisation's policies and procedures and with the laws/regulations applicable to all CIFOR offices;
  - Manage an effective orientation program to welcome and integrate new employees into the organisation's culture; and
  - Coordinate the work of the HR Unit in implementing decisions relating to staff movements: Promotion, transfer and departure of staff including implementing an exit interview program to obtain input/feedback concerning the organisation's operations, management and programs.
- Compensation Management:
  - Assist the Director continually assess internal equity and CIFOR's competitiveness in the market.
- HR Information Systems:
  - Enhance and/or develop and implement the HR Information Systems to improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organisation. In particular, ensure the HRIS database provides timely and accurate information.
- Personnel administration:
  - Assist the Director in ensuring that all personnel transactions follow the appropriate procedures and that all requirements are met prior to approval of transaction.
Carry out other relevant tasks/projects as required by, and mutually agreed upon by the Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

Education, experience and technical skills

A Master's degree or equivalent in human resources management, business administration or related studies, and at least seven years experience in any two specialised fields of HR management, such as recruitment, contracts management, compensation and benefits administration, policy formulation and HR information systems development;
Extensive human resources knowledge, with experience in change management;
Demonstrated track record in implementing and enhancing human resources policies, systems and practices, and in finding creative solutions to human resources issues;
Familiarity with recent trends and awareness of technological advancements relating to HR information systems development;
Fluent in both spoken and written English.

Personal competencies and attributes:

A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people at all levels in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment;
Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning, and is committed to staff's development;
Has a sound analytical ability and good judgment;
Has excellent internal consulting and facilitating skills, and has proven diplomatic, deal-making and influencing skills.

Terms and conditions

This is an internationally recruited position. CIFOR offers a competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
The appointment will be for three years, including a standard one-year probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of this position and available resources.

Application process

The application deadline is 20 July 2012.
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 and its reference number in the email subject line.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer.
Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

IITA Post-doc Soil Fertility Management

Post-doc Soil Fertility Management (Ref: DDG-R4D/PD/SFM/K/07/12)

Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Post-doc Soil Fertility Management.

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

IITA is seeking to fill the position of Post-doc Soil Fertility Management in the context of a project on ‘BREAD- Assessing, understanding and targeting non-responsive soils for improved crop production in smallholder farms in sub-Saharan Africa’, operating in Nigeria, DR Congo, Tanzania, and Kenya.

The success of the African Green Revolution depends on increased use of fertilizers and improved germplasm. Yields have doubled or tripled in some locations but evidence indicates that in many fields crop yields are low and yet show little response to fertilizers. There is limited understanding of where, why, and how this non-responsiveness occurs. Inputs that drive the African Green Revolution must be efficiently targeted and managed to realize the benefits of improved crop germplasm. The project has four objectives: (i) quantify the occurrence of non-responsiveness as related to soil type, topography/landscape, and management practices; (ii) characterize the soil chemical, physical, and biological processes and properties that result in non-responsiveness to mineral fertilizers, (iii) evaluate rapid and cost effective field tools for diagnosing these soil factors, and (iv) construct a decision tree for targeting improved management options for these non-responsive soils. State-of-the art analytical methods (near and mid infrared, total element, x-ray and laser diffraction) will provide the quantitative characterization of soil factors underlying non-responsiveness and be compared to simple field measurements with the aim to develop key diagnostic and recommendations via smart phones.

Position/Responsibilities
The Post-doc Soil Fertility Management will report to the Director for NRM and East Africa. He/she will be responsible for delivering the project outcomes in all target countries. More specifically, he/she will:

Coordinate the implementation of the various activities in the 4 target countries.
Liaise with partners within the cooperating national agricultural research systems to ensure all activities are implemented with the highest rigor and quality.
Supervise MSc trainees engaged in the context of the project.
Analyze cross site data investigating links among soil properties and yield response
Prepare consolidated technical progress reports.
Monitor expenses against available budgets.
Write scientific papers for submission in high quality peer-reviewed journals.
Participate in and contribute to NRM meetings.
Represent the project in meetings and conferences.
Contribute to the Humidtropics and Soils and ecosystems CGIAR Research Programs.

Educational Qualifications: PhD in tropical soil fertility management or related field, with demonstrated working experience in Africa.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrated publishing skills in top quality scientific journals.
Demonstrated experience with soil science and soil fertility-related tools and approaches.
Demonstrated experience with multivariate statistical tools.
Demonstrated experience of working with national research systems in Africa.
Working experience in Advanced Research Institutes.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to motivate students and support staff to produce quality work within tight timeframes.
Team player with personality traits that enable him/her to motivate and communicate with all levels of the professional and support staff.
Self-starting, energetic working style, with an ability to work effectively with little day-to-day direction or supervision.
Reputation of integrity, high intelligence, creativity and the ability to exercise good judgment.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to establish rapport and credibility with people at all organizational levels, forming strong relationships, both internally and externally.
Committed to transparency and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning.
Fluent in English. Working knowledge of French would be a strong advantage.

Duty station: IITA Nairobi, Kenya

General information: The position will be filled pending approval of the sub-agreement. The initial appointment is for two years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.

Applications: Applications including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/irs-online-application

Closing Date: 31 July 2012

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IITA Recruitment Officer

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of Recruitment Officer at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

Position

Recruitment Officer (2-year renewable contract)

Duties

Recruitment Officer will among other things:

Attend to requests for recruitment of National Staff from Pay Grade 1-15;
Prepare draft job advertisements and advise the HR Administrative Manager on mode of advertisement;
Carry out preliminary screening/short listing of candidates for interview;
Prepare interview invitation letters to applicants (as approved by the HR Administrative Manager) and follow up;
Arrange interviews, prepare interview reports; and prepare offer letters to successful candidates;
Ensure conditions precedent to employment and post employment documentations are met;
Prepare monthly recruitment statistics/reports;
Conduct initial orientation of new recruits across all staff categories;
Constantly explore ways of carry out efficient and cost effective talent hunt and staffing functions;
Prepare recruitment and interview updates for the HR Administrative Manager and Human Resources Manager;
Manage temporary labour recruitment and maintain labour records; and
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

BSc/HND in Management or Social Sciences. A professional certificate of CIPM, MBA or any other recognized HR certifications will be an added advantage.

Minimum of 8 years relevant working experience as Recruitment Officer in a well structured organisation.

Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be personable with very high integrity. The ideal candidate must possess excellent computer skill with proficiency in MS-Office packages and must have flair for details.

Remuneration:

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Method of Application:

Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application. Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. An application should be made not later than two weeks (closing date: 17/07/12) from the date of this publication. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Assistant Administrative Officer (Kano Station)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following position at the Institute's Kano Station.

Position

Assistant Administrative Officer (Kano Station) (2-year renewable contract)

Duties

Coordinate and implement office procedures for smooth-running and effective office functioning;
Maintain an effective filing system and safe-keeping of confidential documents;
Manage and maintain an inventory of office equipment and other office resources.
Arrange appointments and meetings for Scientists;
Provide administrative and logistic support to staff and visitors;
Assist Scientists in retrieval of information, (data and documents);
Assist in preparation of administrative and financial reports.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

BSc/HND in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, Personnel Management or a related discipline.

At least three (3) years post-qualification working experience in a large well structured organisation.

The ideal candidate must

Possess very strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer, especially Ms Word, Ms Excel and Publisher.
Be honest, hardworking and be able to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Remuneration:

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Method of Application:

Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application. Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. An application should be made not later than two weeks (closing date: 10/07/12) from the date of this publication. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

IITA Postdoctoral Fellow (Agricultural Economic and Policy Expert)

Postdoctoral Fellow (Agricultural Economic and Policy Expert) Ref: DDG-R4D/PF/AEPE/07/12

Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow (Agricultural Economic and Policy Expert)

IITA seeks a qualified person for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow, Agricultural Economic and Policy Expert in the context of the CIALCA+ project in the Great Lakes region and a new project on Policy action for sustainable agricultural intensification in Uganda.

Position/Responsibilities
The Postdoctoral Fellow (Agricultural Economic and Policy Expert) will report to the Director for East Africa, Social Sciences and Agri-business and the Director of central Africa under the direct supervision of the IITA CIALCA Project Coordinator and IFPRI Senior Economist based in Uganda. He/she will be responsible for the socio-economic research under the CIALCA+ project and for the policy analysis and policy action under the new policy project in Uganda. More specifically, he/she will:

Undertake adoption and ex-post impact assessment studies of technologies, in particular within the framework of the CIALCA+ project
Contribute to outcome and impact mapping for IITA’s projects in Central Africa
Lead teams for the analyses of production systems and market dynamics for agricultural products for IITA mandate regions
Participate in socio-economic studies for targeting and scaling out/up in CRPs, in particular CRP1.2; CRP3.4, and CRP2.
Publish findings from research results in peer-reviewed journals and disseminate through participation in international conferences and meetings
Foster relationships with a wide range of partners (national and international) including policy makers
Contribute to capacity building through the supervision of graduate students in collaboration with universities
Develop training materials on business planning and marketing for target groups
Contribute to the development and implementation of a new policy project on sustainable agricultural intensification e in the region.

Educational Qualifications
PhD in agricultural economics, economics, or development economics from a highly recognized university.

Core Competencies:

Knowledge of production economics, adoption and impact, and value chain analysis;
Knowledge of rigorous RCT techniques for impact studies, mathematical modeling methods and software (e.g. GAMS) and/or econometric techniques and software (e.g. STATA, Stochastic frontier, Limdep, SPSS, etc);
Demonstrated ability to write and publish journal articles;
Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
Excellent spoken and written English. Fluency in French would be an added advantage.

Duty station: IITA Kampala, Uganda

General information: Initial appointment is for two years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.

Applications: Applications including cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/irs-online-application.

Closing Date: 15 July 2012 or until a suitable candidate has been identified.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IITA Postdoctoral Fellow - Cassava Breeder

(Ref: DDG-R4D/BMGF/PDF/06/12)

Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of Postdoctoral Fellow – Cassava Breeder.

Position/Responsibilities
The postdoctoral fellow in the Cassava Unit of IITA will support cassava breeding and regional testing of elite cultivars across several sites in Malawi, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda under the BMGF project on new cassava varieties and clean seed (5CP).

Assist the Project Manager in day to day management of the project
Liaise closely with all project sub-grantees
Manage the implementation of the regional germplasm evaluation trial, working closely with the NARS Principal Investigators
Contribute to the training and capacity building of partners in cassava germplasm development and testing as well as in the preparation of training materials.
Analyze data recorded in multiple locations across seasons using appropriate statistical software packages, prepare reports and draft manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.
Contribute to the preparation of project reports and new proposals for funding.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Educational Qualifications and experience
The candidate should have a PhD in Plant Breeding or related fields, preferably with at least two years of experience in cassava/root and tuber crops research and development.

Core Competencies:

Experience in collecting, processing, and analyzing experimental data recorded in field trials with relevant statistical software packages is required.
Experience in conducting field trials using standard and incomplete block designs
Experience in managing large datasets recorded from field trials
A proven track record in publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals
Proficient in spoken and written English
Good inter-personal skills and ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multicultural settings

Duty station: IITA-Tanzania

General information: Initial appointment is for two years. Subsequent renewal of the contract will be decided based on research outputs and productivity, and continued need for the position. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.

Closing Date: 20th July 2012

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Research Associate (Yam Breeding)

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following position at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

Position

Research Associate (2-year renewable contract)

Duties

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:

Establish and manage field and screen house experiments on yam breeding and genetics both on and out-station.
Manage technicians and other support staff in yam breeding unit.
In coordination with Yam Breeder prepare weekly plan for all field workers and Technicians.
Collect, organise and manage data entry from yam breeding experiments for statistical processing
In coordination with Yam Breeder and Biometrician, process and analyse data from yam breeding experiments and prepare technical reports
Organise, monitor and report on national (Nigeria) and regional (West and Central Africa) collaborative yam trials with partners
Manage the propagation, characterization and dissemination of improved yam germplasm in response to requests.
Maintain regular communication with clients and partners of the unit
In coordination with Communication Unit and Yam Breeder, prepare training material on Yam.
Train students and relevant staff of partner agencies in yam breeding methodologies

Qualification and Experience

Master’s degree in Plant Breeding from a recognised university, plus at least five years of certified experience in Plant Breeding.

The ideal candidate must

Possess working experience/exposure in international organisations and interdisciplinary agricultural research
Be familiar with agricultural and farming systems in West and Central Africa
Have working experience with yam (Dioscorea spp). Participatory approaches will be an asset.
Be able to demonstrate team management skills.
Be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Be proficient in the use of computers, database management software, statistical analysis software, internet-based tools and other electronic communication tools.
Be fluent in oral and written English; with some working knowledge of French

This position is based in IITA Ibadan, Nigeria, and involves substantial domestic and international travel outside duty station.

Remuneration:

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

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