Vacancies at World Agroforestry Centre, SEA Regional Office, to be based in Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi and Makassar, South Sulawesi

About our organization

The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

About the Positions

To support CIDA funded project, Agroforestry and Forestry in Sulawesi: Linking Knowledge with Action, World Agroforestry Centre has open vacancies for positions of :

1. Agroforestry Specialist (1 position)

2. Environment Facilitator (2 positions)

3. Farmer Specialist (2 positions)

All positions will be stationed in Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi and Makassar, South Sulawesi. For a detailed Job Description please visit http://www.worldagroforestry.org/sea/careers

Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is on International terms and will be for an initial period of 1 (one) year, renewable subject to 3 (three) months probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

· A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations

· A detailed curriculum vitae

· The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.

All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre via email: icrafsea-hr@cgiar.org and should indicate the positions applied on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 28th October 2011 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.