The Senior Natural Resources Management Scientist

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.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted
in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive
funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

The Senior Natural Resources Management Scientist will be responsible for leading the overall program in Indonesia and reports to the Southeast Asia Regional Coordinator. The role includes the following responsibilities:

Research Role

· Conduct interdisciplinary research on agroforestry management by smallholder farmers,
particularly in upland areas, on the margins of forests and in degraded areas.

· Develop and promote use of assessment tools and models on agroforest systems in
promoting agroforestry (e.g. teak, rubber and coffee systems and their
integration with other crops) to enhance farm productivity.

· Publish and present research findings at local, national and international levels.

· Develop partnership within and outside ICRAF [e.g. host country institutions, National
Agriculture Research System (NARS) and universities] for advancing the science
of agroforestry, particularly related to on-farm productivity and
profitability.

· Actively engage in project development (seeking opportunities for proposals, developing
proposals, follow ups), especially in the area of smallholder agroforestry to
improve on-farm productivity of trees and agroforestry systems

· Lead relevant projects and project components about on-farm productivity,
profitability, local knowledge, farmer decisions, development programmes and
knowledge dissemination.

Project Leader Role

· Mange resources efficiently and effectively (staff, assets, financial resources) to
achieve project deliverables (goals and objectives) as per funding agreement
and approved project proposals.

· Ensure timely project deliverables (research output, trainings, synthesis, tools, and
publications) and reporting as mandated by donor/s or ICRAF governance.

· Proper adherence to code of conduct, research ethics, partnership and publications and
relevant ICRAF policies.

· Ensure adequate publication and dissemination from project activity, including
development and implementing project communication strategies in consultation
with the Information Unit.

Indonesia Program Manager Role

· Actively manage coordination and co-operation between different technical units and
programs in conducting interdisciplinary agroforestry research in Indonesia and ensure alignment of the Indonesia research program with the Global Research Priorities and/or forthcoming Mega Programs within the Centre

· Take leadership responsibility to co-ordinate the development of work plan and
budget for Indonesia, regular monitoring and feedback to staff and ICRAF
management.

· Provide technical backstopping to ICRAF Units, partners, and other stakeholders as and
when necessary for timely and quality deliverables related to joint projects and activities.

· Co-ordinate among units and resources for effective and efficient implementation of project
and institutional activities in Indonesia.

· Represent ICRAF at external meetings where appropriate and at the request of the Regional
Co-ordinator

Requirements

· PhD in Agricultural Science (Forestry, Agroforestry, Agriculture, Ecology, Natural
Resource Management) Technical expert on agroforestry systems and tree-crop
interactions.

· Experience in leading problem-focused interdisciplinary research projects (with components
of agro-ecology and other natural science, rural development, resource
economics, capacity strengthening and dissemination).

· Experience in plot and farm-level production research, agroforestry technology options and
farmer decisions with particular focus on tree crops.

· Deep knowledge of ecological interactions at landscape level and their impact on
environmental services (hydrology, sedimentation, carbon stocks and biodiversity).

· Familiarity with research methods on local knowledge, farmer institutions and knowledge
dissemination.

· Deep knowledge about farm economics and modeling, assessment tools and methods.

· Minimum 7 (seven) years of post doctoral working experience in Southeast Asia, preferably
having international experience in relevant fields.

· Well organized; able to meet deadlines

· Having good command of English and good working knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia

· Willing to learn new skills/knowledge related to the scope/content of the specified
projects.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multicultural teams.

· Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills

· Conceptualizes and analyzes problems to identify key issues, underlying problems, and how they relate

· Generates creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations

. Devises new systems and processes, and modifies existing ones, to support innovative
behaviors.



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@cgiar.org
and should indicate “Senior Natural Resources Management (NRM) Scientist” on their application letters and email submissions.


Applications will be considered until 15th October 2010 or until a
suitable candidate is identified and selected.


Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be
contacted.