World Agro forestry Centre (ICRAF) Jobs

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World Agro forestry Centre (ICRAF) Jobs

Location: Africa.

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.

Economist / Adaptation Specialist

Responsibilities

Assess vulnerabilities of smallholder farmers to current and future climate risks by learning from community and farmer practices

Develop robust adaptation strategies and climate smart practices with special focus on agroforestry systems and derive possible transition pathways

Identify limits of adaptation to different climate shocks and devise opportunities for complementary safeguard systems

Develop multi-institutional project designs and contribute to fundraising and knowledge dissemination

Develop and disseminate methods for analysing vulnerability and adaptation strategies to climate change within ICRAF and partner organizations

Prepare reports, guidelines and scientific papers.

Requirements

PhD in economics (or similar qualification)

Field experience in tropical developing countries

Solid background in resource economics, environmental and ecological economics, environmental policy and development studies, ideally in the context of smallholder farming systems

Demonstrated experience in gathering and analysing quantitative and qualitative socioeconomic

Experience in proposal development and fundraising

Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including smallholders, private sector and policy makers

Good publication record

Excellent verbal and written English skills. Knowledge of another language commonly used in Africa, Asia or Latin America is an advantage

Household modelling experience is desirable.

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 three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) 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 (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya

OR via email: icrafhru [at] cgiar.org.

Applicants should indicate "Application – Economist/Adaptation Specialist" on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 30 June 2012 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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