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 position
NRM
Tool Developer will work closely with a team of ecologist, land use planning specialist,
economist, modeller and social scientist to develop sets of modular application
for Land Use Planning for Multiple Environmental Services (LUMENS). He/she will
lead a team of programmers to design, build, test and document the process of LUMENS
development, under a close collaboration with relevant scientists and other
potential users. The primary
duties and responsibilities are :
a) Work closely
with a team of researchers to conceptualize and design modular application for
informed, inclusive and integrative land use planning for multiple
environmental services such as carbon, hydrology and biodiversity.
b) Interpret the
concept and design of LUMENS into an implementable framework and architecture
for application/ software development.
c) Develop LUMENS
application with some supports from consultants, whenever necessary
d) Design proper
testing of the application and implement quality assessment/ quality control of
the application
e) Document the
development process of LUMENS and facilitate the translation to languages other
than English
f) Develop user
manual of LUMENS
g) Work closely
with ecologist and land use planning specialist to develop training materials
for LUMENS
h) Ensure timely
development of the application to achieve project target as mandated by relevant
bilateral project(s) and/or CRP component(s) within ICRAF
i) Support the
web development and maintenance of bilateral projects concerning LUMENS
j) Technical
backstopping to partners and users of LUMENS
k) Link relevant
activities on LUMENS with on-going activities on models/tools development in
Ecological Modelling Unit
For a detailed Job Description please visit http://worldagroforestry.org/about_us/careers
Requirements
§ Minimum BSc degree in computer programming or
information and technology
§ Vast and strong knowledge on programming language
such as Java, Phyton or C++
§ Strong knowledge on open source software
§ Strong programming and analytical skills
§ Good communication skills and competence in developing user interface
§ Knowledge of NRM, geographical information
system, statistic and ecological modelling
§ More than 5 years experience as programmer or
related position in international or reputable organizations
§ Competent and experience in computer application
development
§ Experience in working with not-for-profit
organizations and government institutions.
Personal
Competencies
§ Well organized; able to meet deadline
§ Having good command of English and Bahasa Indonesia
§ Willing to learn new skills/knowledge related to the
scope/content of the specified projects.
§ Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work
well in multi-cultural teams.
§ Demonstrates effective written and verbal
communication skills
§ Conceptualizes and analyzes problems to identify
key issues, underlying problems, and how they relate
§ Generates creative, practical approaches to
overcome challenging situations
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 is a national position and
will be for an initial period of one (1) 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, including 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 (ICRAF) Southeast Asia Regional
Office via email: icrafsea-hr@cgiar.org and
should indicate “Application for NRM
Tool Developer” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until April 21, 2013 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected. Please note that only short-listed applicants
meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
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