Director, Forests and Livelihoods Programme

Director, Forests and Livelihoods 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. CIFOR has its 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 Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research.



Location: Bogor, West Java



CIFOR is looking for a dynamic and visionary Director for its Forests
and Livelihoods Programme.



The Director will lead research and outreach on how forests contribute
to sustainable livelihoods. The Director will manage a team of
scientists to bring together and expand existing research in CIFOR on
the role of forest products and services as safety nets and as a means
to improve human wellbeing. Current research interests include the
contributions of forest products to household income, analysis of value
chains in markets for forest products, and policies and institutional
arrangements mediating household access to forest products and
services.



Principal Accountabilities:


Contribute to the overall leadership of CIFOR as a member of its senior
management group.
Provide strategic direction to the Forests and
Livelihoods Programme in the development of social science concepts and
methods to be deployed across CIFOR’s six priority research domains,
and the identification of impact pathways to ensure the relevance of
research to target policy arenas and practitioner communities.
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary and
multicultural research group with about 30 staff members working at
headquarters and at regional or project offices, ensure quality and
encourage teamwork. Foster collaboration with other CIFOR research
programmes and domains, regional offices and partner organisations.
Represent CIFOR at relevant international forums.
Develop, implement and coordinate global fund-raising strategies.


Requirements:


PhD in a relevant discipline
At least 15 years of relevant experience, including research management
experience
An expert in the current state of knowledge on the role of forests in
livelihoods and the potential of forests in
improving human wellbeing Proven expertise in leading collaborative research
Proven fund-raising record
Fluency in English is required while proficiency in other international
languages is preferred.
Strong leadership skills and astute management ability, can efficiently
manage human resources and administrative matters.
Dynamic, forward thinking and creative with high ethical standards.
A strategic planner with sound analytical ability and good judgment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,with the ability to
effectively and positively interact with people in a multicultural and
multidisciplinary environment. Values the sharing of information and
continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive
evaluation and learning, and is committed to staff development.


Terms of Appointment



The appointment will be for an initial period of three years. An
extension is possible. Compensation will be commensurate with skills
and experience. Benefits include relocation, education subsidy, housing
allowance, paid annual home leave travel, a pension scheme, life and
health insurance package and a vehicle for business and personal use.
The salary is paid in US dollars.



The position will be based in Bogor, Indonesia.

How to applyApplications will be accepted until a candidate is identified.
All applications will be acknowledged, however, only short-listed candidates
will be contacted. All correspondence will be held in confidence.



Please send a letter of interest with your curriculum vita to:



Human Resources Department, CIFOR,

cifor-hr@cgiar.org