VACANCY: Policy Impact Scientist - WCA
About this position
If you can develop a major policy, impact research projects of priority for West and Central Africa region and provide economic inputs to other projects in the region then you are probably the person we are looking for! ICRAF West and Central Africa Region has exiting opportunities for such work. The successful candidate will work from Bamako Mali with frequent travel in the region that is Guinea, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Cote Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Niger and Burkina Faso and guide our work in the following ways:
Conduct impact assessments of agroforestry systems and ICRAF research innovations
Contribute socio- economic analyses to regional projects.
Conduct analysis on existing policies and potential policy reforms in terms of their impact on agroforestry, livelihoods, and the environment.
Develop partnerships for economic and policy research in the region and build capacity of national partners and to participate in cross-regional projects.
Publish outputs in high quality publications, including extension technical notes and policy briefs.
Develop project concepts and raise resources for research activities in West and Central Africa region.
The successful applicant will have:
PhD in Economics, Forestry, Agricultural, or Resource Economics.
Five (5) years minimum experience in a research position, preferably in an international organization.
Good publications track record.
Good quantitative skills.
Three (3) years of working in a developing country agriculture/forestry/environment issues is a prerequisite.
Working experience in West Africa/Sahel will be an added advantage.
Ability to working in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural research teams.
Experience in the preparation of donor reports.
Experience in analysis of key policy areas for agroforestry such as property rights, payments for environmental services, bylaws etc
Personal attributes and competencies
High proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken.
Accomplished skills in statistical analysis.
Experience in design of household surveys.
Terms of offer
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is on international terms. The appointment will be for an initial period of three years, subject to nine months probation period.
How to apply
A cover letter illustrating your suitability and salary expectations.
A detailed and up to date curriculum vitae.
The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.
Address these to: Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, Nairobi, KenyaOR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org. Indicate “Application for Policy Impact Scientist - WCA” on the application letter. Applications will be considered until 20 September 2011 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
About us: visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
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.