ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST

About Us

CGIAR’s global network of 15 Research Centers contributes to an unrivalled mix of knowledge, skills and research facilities able to respond to emerging development issues.

Overview

Undertaking research on natural resources management (NRM), landscape restoration and climate change with a focus on agroforestry, agriculture and forestry ecosystems.

Job Description

1. Lead implementation of agro-ecological and soil health research and development in agroforestry, agriculture and forest ecosystems
2. Support research and development of tree seed and seedlings supply systems in Tanzania, including indigenous trees domestication and value addition.
3. Support research in bioenergy and circular bioeconomy in the country
4. Contribute to climate change and mitigation research in agriculture, forestry and other ecosystems
5. Contribute to climate financing research and development activities in Tanzania, including carbon farming programs.
6. Coordinate field operations for CIFOR-ICRAF’s biophysical research and development activities in Tanzania
7. Supervise local partners (institutions, students, individuals etc.) working on projects in Tanzania
8. Train farmers, partners, Interns and students on agroforestry and various aspects of CIFOR-ICRAF research projects
9. Participate in the preparations of technical reports, manuals, policy briefs and scientific publications
10. Contribute to research and development of policy framework for agroforestry, Climate Change, NRM and related fields in Tanzania
11. Work with the Country Representative in mobilizing resources to support CIFOR-ICRAF programs in Tanzania.

Requirements

• MSc. in a discipline relevant to Agroforestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, NRM, and Forestry.
• A good knowledge of agroforestry, climate change and NRM programs in Tanzania
• Experience with leading fieldwork, training farmers and supporting technology scaling operations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience of research and fieldwork in projects related to agroforestry, agriculture, climate change, forestry, and/or NRM.

Education, Experience and Technical skills

• MSc. in a discipline relevant to Agroforestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, NRM, and Forestry.
• A good knowledge of agroforestry, climate change and NRM programs in Tanzania
• Experience with leading fieldwork, training farmers and supporting technology scaling operations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience of research and fieldwork in projects related to agroforestry, agriculture, climate change, forestry, and/or NRM.

Personal Attributes and Competencies

• Exposure to climate change adaptation and mitigation projects
• Demonstrated analytical and writing skills, and proven ability to contribute to publications and RM activities
• Excellent oral, presentation and interpersonal skills and computer literacy, including statistical analysis.

Terms and conditions

• This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
• The duty station will be Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.

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