Scientists
(2 positions, based in Cameroon)
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 Scientists (2), to be based in Cameroon, to join its Research Team. The Scientists will be based in the Environmental Services and Sustainable Use of Forests Programme and the Forests and Livelihoods Programme.
The Scientists will work closely with colleagues in other programmes, will help facilitate and identify strategic opportunities, and will be responsible for research and project management, in close consultation with the CIFOR Regional Coordinator for Central Africa and under the overall guidance of the respective Programme Directors.
Both scientists are expected to contribute to the implementation of several large projects in the Central Africa region, including but not necessarily limited to the following:
* An EC funded, FAO coordinated project on reinforcement of forestry and agricultural research capacity in the Democratic Republic of Congo
* An EC funded, CIFOR coordinated project on establishment of a forestry research network in ACP countries (especially focusing on the Central Africa component)
* An EC funded, CIRAD-CIFOR-FRM-UCL coordinated project on developing an information center (observatory) of Central African forests
* An EC funded, FAO coordinated, large Central African project on non-timber forest products focusing on ecological and livelihoods aspects.
* An IDRC funded, CIFOR coordinated project on forests and strategies for climate change adaptation in the Congo Basin.
(a) Scientist – Environmental Services and Sustainable Use of Forests Programme (1 position)
The Scientist is expected to contribute to research on one or more of the topics covered in the program within the broad area of sustainable use of forests. Candidates are expected to have a good track record in publications covering environmental aspects of forest use.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in an appropriate discipline (forest ecology, conservation biology or forest management) and at least 5 years of experience in research in Central Africa.
(b) Scientist – Forests and Livelihoods (1 position)
The Scientist is expected to contribute to research on one or more of the topics covered in the program within the broad area of livelihood outcomes of forest conservation and management, and forests and human well being. Candidates are expected to have a good track record in publications covering livelihood aspects of forest use.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in an appropriate discipline (conservation biology or social sciences) and at least 5 years of experience in collaborative research in Central Africa.
Requirements for both positions:
* Significant experience in capacity building and training
* Proven record of project management
* Excellent team leadership, facilitation and organizational skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience in working with and/or leading multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary research teams
* Complete fluency in both English and French
* Knowledge of another language, e.g. Spanish and of the management procedures of the European Commission will be an advantage.
Terms of Employment:
* CIFOR offers competitive salary and expatriated benefits package including housing, transportation, home leave, education support and comprehensive healthcare.
* The positions are based in Yaoundé, Cameroon and extensive international travel is required.
* Commencing early 2008.
Application Process:
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Consideration of applicants will begin on 1st December 2007. Interviews will be held in Yaounde, Cameroon or in Europe.
All applications will be acknowledged, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All correspondence will be held in confidence. Letter of interest and CV should be sent to the following address:
Human Resources Department, CIFOR
E-mail: cifor-hr@cgiar.org
Please indicate the position in the email subject line
The above announcement is posted on CIFOR web site
To learn more about CIFOR, visit our web site at: http://www.cifor.cgiar.org
