The
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) envisions a more
equitable world where forestry and landscapes enhance the environment
and well-being for all. CIFOR is a nonprofit, scientific institution
that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and
landscape management around the world. Using a global,
multi-disciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect
the environment, and increase equity. To do so, we conduct innovative
research, develop partners’ capacity, and actively engage in dialogue
with all stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect
forests and people. CIFOR is a CGIAR Research Center, and leads the
CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA). Our
headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, with offices in Nairobi, Kenya,
Yaoundé, Cameroon and Lima, Peru.
CIFOR is looking for
Scientific Expert
Scientific Expert
Overview
The Project FORETS (FOrmation, Recherche, Environnement dans la TShopo) is an initiative mainly funded with resources from the XI European Development Fund.
It
contributes to integrated development of the Yangambi Biosphere Reserve
landscape in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It aims to
improve the conservation and use of biodiversity and ecosystem services
for the sustainable development of local populations. Activities are
defined along the Yangambi–Kisangani axis in the Tshopo province and
address the support of local communities through awareness raising,
extension and outreach and strengthening of national human resources
though formal university training programs such as LMD (licence, master, doctorat) or BSc, MSc and PhD.
This
initiative aims to undertake a series of socioeconomic development
opportunities in a landscape of circa 400,000 ha and impacting, directly
and indirectly, a population of circa 1 million urban and rural
dwellers.
The
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is the international
organization in charge of implementing this initiative with help from
local and international partners.
In the context of the FORETS project, CIFOR is recruiting a Scientific Expert to assist the Project Manager in the completion of his tasks.
Summary of responsibilities
The Scientific Expert will focus on the following main areas of work:
A. Project implementation
Ensure
satisfactory implementation of development related activities for the
FORETS project in Kisangani and the Tshopo provinces in relation to the
running of the planned activities in and around the Yangambi Reserve.
B. Supervision of activities in the Yangambi Reserve
· Support and supervise the implementation of work conducted to establish socioeconomic and environmental baselines
· Support and supervise the implementation of development activities in and around the Yangambi Reserve
· Provide additional support related to activities conducted in Kisangani (both technical and academic) when requested
C. Mentoring students
· Support and mentor the students working in and around the Yangambi Reserve or elsewhere in DRC, if it is relevant to the project
D. Applied research
· Contribute
to baseline studies and the development of applied research projects
within the prioritized research themes (e.g. land tenure, sustainable
value chains, agroforestry, forest conservation, community forestry,
etc.) conducted in and around the Yangambi Biosphere Reserve, Tshopo
province
E. Communication, dissemination and engagement
· Work with the “Expert en communication & vulgarization”
on all media, communication, dissemination and engagement activities
related to the project, especially on activities related to the work
conducted in and around the Yangambi Reserve.
F. Provide project management assistance
· Closely liaise with the “Coordonnateur représentant” FORETS and other support staff to ensure proper budgeting, financial planning, logistics and documenting of expenditure
· Participate
in FORETS workshops and meetings and contribute to the organization of
workshops, meetings, and other experience-sharing activities
· Assist in project reporting (progress reports, minutes, translations, etc.).
Requirements
Education, knowledge and experience
· MSc
degree in natural resource management science or forestry, a good
understanding of tropical forest management challenges, socioeconomic
assessments, and forest governance issues. A PhD in this area would be
advantageous;
· Previous experience in DRC is compulsory, and experience in other African countries would be an asset;
· A
minimum of 5 years’ experience in management and implementation of
projects focusing on forestry, agroforestry, value-chain analysis,
integrated landscape management, or rural development;
· Experience in tree planting and tree nursery management;
· Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and individuals;
· Proficiency
in French, and excellent spoken and written English required; a
knowledge of Swahili would be considered advantageous;
· Work
experience as a lecturer on courses related to forestry in general (and
forest management specifically) would be considered advantageous.
Personal attributes and competencies
· Good facilitation and organizational skills in developing countries;
· Competent
in personal organization and priority setting, with the ability to
manage multiple priorities and work effectively under time pressure;
· Ability to manage multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams in difficult environments;
· Have initiative and can work independently as well as be 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;
· Proven expertise in Pericopsis elata autecology and population management;
· Strong leadership and management skills.
Terms and conditions
· This is Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position;
· CIFOR offers competitive remuneration in US Dollars commensurate with skills and experience;
· The
appointment will be for a period of two years, including a nine-month
probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon
performance, continued relevance of the position and available
resources;
· The work location will be at the CIFOR Project Office in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Application process
· The application deadline is 26 April 2017.
· We will acknowledge all applications but will contact only short-listed candidates.
To apply, please visit our career site at
To learn more about CIFOR, please visit our website at
http://www.cifor.org
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