Director, Forests and Governance Programme

Director, Forests and Governance Programme
Closing date: 31 Jan 2010
Location: Indonesia - Bogor



Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
The Center for International Forestry Research
advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation, and equity by
conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect
forests in developing countries. With headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia
and offices in Asia, Africa and South America, CIFOR works in over 30
countries worldwide and has links with researchers in 50 international,
regional and national organisations. CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR
(Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research).



Location: Bogor, West Java



CIFOR is looking for creative and visionary Director of Forests and
Governance Programme.



The director will lead research on how society can make more informed
and democratic decisions that support sustainable forests and
livelihoods. The multidisciplinary programme currently includes
research on decentralisation and devolution, forest finance and law
enforcement, and collaborative forest management. In the future, the
programme will also contribute to Center-level initiatives emerging
from CIFOR’s new strategy, including one on climate change and forests.
This position reports to the director general and is a member of the
management team.



The director of the Forests and Governance programme will:


Contribute to the overall leadership of CIFOR as a member of the
management team
Facilitate development of strategic direction and lead the Forests and
Governance programme
Lead a multidisciplinary and multicultural research group (with approx.
30 staff members who are located both at headquarters and at regional
or project offices) and encourage teamwork
Foster collaboration with other CIFOR research programmes, regional
offices and partner organisations
Represent CIFOR in relevant international forums
Develop, implement and coordinate global fund-raising strategies.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant
field and a minimum of 10 years professional experience including
research management and field experience. Proven expertise in leading
collaborative research is required. The director will have a clear
understanding of the current state - and have visions of the future
state of knowledge about the governance of natural resource systems,
and be conversant with relevant global processes. She or he will have
experience in both research and development fields, and a relevant
publications record. The director will be supportive of staff
development, and will focus on continuous improvement and learning.


The ideal candidate will have a proven fund-raising record and
substantial proposal-writing experience. She or he will have excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent writing
skills. Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other
international languages is desirable.



Terms of Employment



CIFOR offers an internationally competitive salary and an expatriate
benefits package including housing, transportation, home leave,
education support and comprehensive healthcare.



The position is based in Bogor, Indonesia, and extensive international
travel is required.

How to applyApplication Process



Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Consideration of external and internal applicants has just started.
Interviews will be held in Bogor, Indonesia, and wil be tentatively
scheduled at the end of October or early November.



All applications will be acknowledged, however only short-listed
candidates will be contacted. All correspondence will be held in
confidence.



A letter of interest and a curriculum vita should be sent to:



Human Resources Department, CIFOR

E-mail: cifor-hr@cgiar.org

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