Climate Change and Policy Associate Scientist Job in in Yaounde, Cameroon

We are looking for a Climate Change and Policy Associate Scientist to be based in Yaounde, Cameroon.

The selected candidate will be required to travel within the region to the country offices of the different nodes and within the ASB platform network.

The position

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:

Research

Carry out and contribute to research in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation, Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+), Reducing Emissions from All Land Uses (REALU), payment for environmental services (PES), sustainable land management, and biodiversity conservation as their link to agroforestryLead and coordinate ICRAF-related ASB Partnership activities in the West and Central Africa RegionCoordinate and support development of methodologies for climate-related forest policy and other land usesAnalyze existing policies and potential policy reforms in terms of their impact on climate change debates at national and international levelsCarrying out thematic action research at landscape scale to evaluate the impact of climate change policy instruments in achieving landscape connectivity and in reducing deforestation and degradationPublish outputs in high quality publications, including peer-reviewed journals, extension technical notes and policy briefsSupervise graduate students in  research in one or more of the above mentioned areas

Policy, capacity building in the area of climate change, REDD+ and payment of environmental services

Promote links to regional forestry and environmental management policiesActively engage in the development of relevant policy for agroforestry development  through science-policy processesContribute technical expertise  in the development of  REDD demonstration activities in the ASB benchmarks

Fundraising and project management

Develop project concepts (seeking opportunities for proposals, developing proposals, follow ups) and raise resources for research activities in the West and Central Africa regionAssist the Regional Coordinator in steering and managing specific projects

Requirements

PhD in Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology, Ecology, Resource Management, Forestry, Soil Sciences or a related disciplineMinimum of 5 years experience in forest management, monitoring and evaluation of landscape agroforestry and livelihoodsSound experience and skills in REDD and climate change issuesGood skills in conceptualisation, communication, writing and reportingExperience in the preparation of donor reportsA good publications track recordGood database development and management skillsCompetence in basic computer applications including statistical packagesGood geographic information systems and remote sensing skillsAbility to work independently in a multidisciplinary team and a multicultural environmentProficiency in spoken and written English and FrenchExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsWorking experience in the West and Central Africa Region will be an added advantage

Terms and conditions

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

The appointment will be for an initial period of two (2) years with nine (9) months probation period, with potential for extension and renewable subject to assessment of performance and availability of funds.

The organization offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment, believes that staff diversity promotes excellence, and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position and detailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses of three referees (including telephone, fax numbers and email address).

All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre, P.O. Box 30677, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya. Applications can also be sent via email to: icrafhru@cgiar.org. Applicants should indicate “Application for a Climate Change and Policy Associate Scientist – ASB-ICRAF/WCA” on the application letters or email submissions.  Applications will be considered until 15 January 2011 or until the position is filled.

The World Agroforestry Centre, supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), carries out research to generate science-based knowledge about the complex role that trees play in agricultural landscapes and uses its research to ensure that policies and practices benefit the poor and the environment. Our vision is an ‘agroforestry transformation’ in the developing world—a massive increase in the use of trees on landscapes by smallholder rural households to ensure security in food, nutrition, income, health, shelter and energy, and a regenerated environment. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the organization conducts research in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

The West and Central Africa (WCA) Regional Office based in Yaounde, Cameroon covers a vast geographical area comprising 21 countries with a population of 330 million and a surface area of about 1200 million hectares. The region’s activities are carried out in the Sahel, Upper Guinea and in the Humid Tropics Zones where significant potential exists for ICRAF and partners to contribute to reduction of poverty, hunger and malnutrition among the rural poor communities.

Only shortlisted applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about ICRAF by accessing our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

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