The Center for International Forestry Researchadvances 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 "Research Officer for the Global Comparative
Study on REDD+, Forests and Livelihoods Programme (Ref. 1241)"
Two of CIFOR’s six strategic research domains are: Enhancing the role of
forests in climate mitigation and Enhancing the role of forests in
adaptation to climate change. The Forests and Livelihoods Programme
contributes to each of these strategic research domains. The Research
Officer will be part of a Livelihoods/climate team and will support the
Scientists in the Livelihoods Programme. He/she will perform a variety
of tasks.
General duties and responsibilities:
(1) Participate in research:
- Coordinate research/fieldwork in selected locations.
- Participate in fieldwork as required.
- Maintain appropriate communications with key stakeholders and partners
as requested by project manager. These may include local and national
government agencies, environmental and development, social advocacy
NGOs, (private companies – if applicable), and donor organizations.
- Maintain databases related to the project/programme.
- Assist in (literature) review, data analysis, and other tasks supporting research.
- Assist with the preparation and publication of research results/reports.
- Oversee the development of a database containing the data obtained
from interviews and surveys in association with the global comparative
work on REDD governance.
(2) Provide project management assistance in:
- Work with the Senior Project Officer and relevant staff in the
management of contracts and agreements with research partners, donors,
consultants, and interns.
- Contribute to the development of project proposals
- Working with the Senior Project Officer in monitoring technical and
financial records, in close collaboration with the Finance Unit.
- Assist the planning and maintaining of project budgeting, as required.
- Assist in reporting (minutes, translation, etc).
- Assist in organizing workshops, training or field work as required.
(3) Participate in cross-programme/cross project by:
- Contribute to the organisation of and participate in activities, meetings and discussions as required.
- Assist as and when necessary in annual planning and development of Medium Term Plans as required.
- Assist as and when necessary in identifying ways to coordinate projects for the component strategy implementation.
Requirements:
We are looking for people who share our mission and our commitment to
professionalism, innovation, impact and collaboration. The candidate
should have Masters degree in the social sciences, economics, forestry,
environmental studies, or other related discipline. Have 5-7 years of
relevant experience and have strong background in statistics and
quantitative analysis. Familiarity with climate change issues is
preferred. Excellent written and spoken English is necessary. We are
looking for someone who is competent in personal organisation, have
initiative and is capable of working independently as well as in a
multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team environment.
Application process: The application deadline is 7 September 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, CIFORat cifor-hr-jobs@cgiar.org
Please indicate the position title and its reference number in the email subject line.
CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.
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