Director, Forests and Governance Programme
Location: Bogor, Indonesia
Headquartered in Bogor, Indonesia with offices in Africa and South America, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a leading international forestry research organization established in response to global concerns about the social, environmental, and economic consequences of forest loss and degradation.
CIFOR is dedicated to developing policies and technologies for sustainable use and management of forest products and services, and for enhancing the well being of people in developing countries who rely on tropical forests. CIFOR works in over 30 countries worldwide and has links with researchers in 50 international, regional and national organizations. CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research).
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 decentralization 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 multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural research group (with approx. 30 staff-members who are located both at the headquarters and the regional/project offices), and encourage teamwork;
* Foster collaboration with other CIFOR research programmes, regional offices, and partner organizations;
* Represent CIFOR in relevant international fora;
* 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 expatriated benefits package including housing, transportation, home leave, education support and comprehensive healthcare.
* • The positions are based in Bogor, Indonesia and extensive international travel is required.
* • Commencing early 2008.
Application 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 is 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
(Please indicate the position in the email subject line)
To learn more about CIFOR and living in Indonesia, visit our web site at: http://www.cifor.cgiar.org
