Key Result Areas: 

Coordination and Management of CCE Theme Activities: Effectively and efficiently oversees activities within the CCE Theme to prioritize impactful initiatives that harness scientific excellence to provide evidence that contributes to the Team objectives, achieving the key performance indicators (KPIs) for the CCE Team.
Publication of Strategic and Synthesis Materials:... Produces publications in high-impact journal and strategic publications and synthesis reports, including journal special issues, to disseminate research findings widely and effectively.
Enhancement of Partnerships: Strengthens partnerships for CIFOR-ICRAF through the establishment of strategic alliances, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Resource Mobilization: Secures funding to sustain and expand the operations of the CCE theme, ensuring financial sustainability and effective expansion of impact areas. 5. Effective Management of Staff: Implements efficient management practices to prioritize staff well-being and motivation, fostering a supportive work environment and seamless project implementation.

Duties and responsibilities
Science Leadership:

Directs scientific activities within the Climate Change, Bioenergy & Low-Carbon Development theme, overseeing programs and projects to ensure alignment with rigorous scientific standards.
Provides scientific guidance, supervises publication efforts, and drives research initiatives in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation, renewable energy, and circular bioeconomy, and climate finance.
Ensures efficient and effective implementation of CIFOR-ICRAF's climate change initiatives.
Supports the translation of research outcomes into actionable policies and practices, facilitating engagement with policy and practitioner communities.

Program Leadership and Management:

Provides oversight to scientists, support staff and consultants working within the theme, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
Strategically plans and manages the theme's annual budget and activities, in close coordination with organizational leadership.
Contributes to the development and delivery of transformative partnership platforms (TPPs – currently existing for REDD+, Blue Carbon and Bioeconomy Solutions) and CIFOR-ICRAF Flagship Products, enhancing CIFOR-ICRAF’s impact and visibility.

 Resource Mobilization:

Develops and executes strategies to secure funding for climate change initiatives, collaborating with directors, the resource mobilization team, and external implementation partners.
Develops and cultivates relationships with key funding partners, ensuring sustained financial support aligned with the organization's strategic objectives.
Leads efforts to prepare and submit funding proposals, leveraging expertise in grant writing and project design.

Partnership Management:

Cultivates and maintains relationships with key partners and stakeholders, including through the TPPs, facilitating effective translation of the organization's work and objectives into impactful work by the implementing partners, and supporting the building of alliances for actionable solutions.
Drives impactful collaboration with academia, policymakers, and practitioners to advance low-emission, climate-resilient development pathways.
Treats all partners respectfully and diplomatically.

Policy Outreach, Knowledge Dissemination, and Capacity Building:

Leads impactful dialogues policy-science, advocating for evidence-based decision-making at global, national, and regional levels.
Represents the organization in international forums and conferences, showcasing research findings and contributing to global discourse on climate change. Lead the organization's delegation to UNFCCC annual COPs.
Oversees capacity-building initiatives, providing mentorship to students and junior scientists, and fostering knowledge exchange within and beyond the organization.

Education, knowledge and experience

 Holds a PhD in climate change science, forestry, ecology, agroforestry, environmental sciences, natural resource economics, or related field.
 Demonstrates excellence in leading multidisciplinary research endeavours focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy, and low-emissions development.
 Possesses exceptional publication records and fluency in English, with strong writing skills for effective scientific communication.
 Brings over 10 years of relevant experience in collaborative research for development, with a proven track record of engagement across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
 Offers over a decade of successful leadership in managing high-performing, multicultural teams, and large-scale research programs. more

Duties and responsibilities
The News Editor/Content Manager will oversee the day-to-day running of CIFOR-ICRAF's news sites and develop content for the organisation's digital channels and direct the production of multimedia content. From reporting, researching and writing, to commissioning, copy-editing, content packaging and disseminating, this role will oversee a range of materials including... news stories, feature articles, op-eds, speeches, fact sheets, briefs and infographics, and will be used to raise awareness about global issues that CIFOR-ICRAF research addresses, as well as the organisation's activities and will be used to promote the organisation's work.

 Manage all facets of day-to-day publication, including but not limited to building a content calendar, commissioning articles and liaising with writers, scientists and stakeholders
 Interview, research and write engaging, scientifically accurate content, including blogs, briefs, press releases, news items and leaflets
 Develop content for CIFOR-ICRAF websites
 Assist with newsletter production
 Source photos, fact-check content and copy edit
 Recruit and cultivate a roster of talented, diverse writers
 Develop strategies for coverage of different kinds of events and news coverage
 Develop relationships with partner organizations and stay abreast of the latest trends and research
 Plan conference coverage, theme-based coverage, news coverage
 Develop monthly in-depth features highlighting key aspects of CIFOR-ICRAF's work
 Coordinate with social media team to support outreach via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and other platforms
 Liaise with production team to produce graphic art images and infographics for stories or social media
 Increase global profile and reach of CIFOR-ICRAF news sites
 Post stories on website, update carousel and troubleshoot technical issues

Education, knowledge and experience

 The ideal candidate would have an undergraduate degree in journalism or a related field, a master's in a subject other than communication (or a combination thereof) and at least five years of print journalism experience
 Fluency in English (flawless idiomatic written English). Other major languages, especially French and Spanish, an asset
 Experience in working for a research organisation or within the development sector is desirable

Personal attributes and competencies

 Be excited by science and environmental literature and issues - someone who genuinely enjoys engaging with scientists and stakeholders and the topics they research.
 Have a passion for creative and innovative storytelling and connecting with targeted audiences.
 Be a team player as well as a self-starter.
 Take direction well.
 An eye for ROI.
 Have a proven ability to work well in a fast-paced environment; have a sense of humour and enjoy the art of communication
 Have a strong client-service approach.
 Be skilled at copyediting other journalists' work, able to rewrite a clumsy or jargon-filled sentence, fix a script, and spot typos.
 Have a flair for writing catchy headlines and intriguing leads.
 Be a skilled journalist who can spot a great angle and tell a strong story.
 Have a good understanding of the complementary use of photos, text and multimedia.
 Have experience in using WordPress and an understanding of how social media works.
 Be able to maintain the publishing pipeline, with a large number of stories on the go at any time, and able to adapt to changing circumstances.
 Be able to come up with and develop ideas for communicating science for impact, and be open to and excited by new possibilities more

Duties and responsibilities
Overseeing of Field experiments

 Prepare field experiments (trials and nurseries), including trial designs and seed preparation using Fieldbook/EBS according to the breeder's instructions.
 Prepare field maps and planting plans for field trials.
 Coordinate shipment of field trials to various testing locations within the region for timely planting, and retrieval... of trial data from our collaborators (both NARS and seed companies) for timely consolidation and analysis.

Seed Processing and Storage

 Lead seed processing and shipment with different partners, both internally and externally.
 Manage cold storage facilities by consolidating germplasm inventories and developing SOPs.
 In consultation withs scientists identify germplasm that require seed increase.

Data management:
Data Collection

 Lead data input and analysis of field trials with guidance from the scientist.
 Examine data for accuracy before analysis.
 Prepare historical data for curation.

Data analysis:

 Timely statistical data analysis using different software depending on the objective of the experiment.
 Genetic data analysis depending on the objective of the experiment.
 Implement electronic data capture in all the field testing locations using the KDSmart or other appropriate application to ensure quick turnaround.
 Assist M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in divers data analysis.

Assist in drafting project progress reports.
Assist in preparing tables and figures from research results for project reports, publications, draft manuscripts, etc...
Capacity building and Supervision of casual labor

 Provide training and backstopping services especially with Fieldbook and data analysis to NARS and seed company partners.
 provide technical assistance to visiting scientists and students.
 Supervise contract and casual labor in data taking according to instructions from multi-location trials in Kenya under both optimum and managed stress conditions.

Other

 Implement mechanization and digitization in CIMMYT eastern Africa breeding program.
 Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
 Identify and mitigate potential risks within your work area.
 Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF's Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant Country laws.
 Participate in (insert team as appropriate) projects as may be required.

Education, knowledge and experience

 Master's degree in plant breeding or bachelor's degree in agriculture with minimum 3 years' experience in plant breeding.
 4 to 5 years' experience with good knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within a discipline.
 Thorough knowledge of the field of work or specialized equipment.
 Basic knowledge of administrative and/or operating protocols and procedures of research support function.
 Basic Supervisory skills and experience.
 Sufficient competency to use the standard Windows-based software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and email used at CIMMYT with occasional assistance.
 Ability to effectively use corporate systems and other specialized applications. (User) e.g. Field book, R, SAS, META-R, AGD-R, and ADEL-R.
 Basic skills in Windows Operating System and LAN.
 Simple use of Complex systems.

Personal attributes and competencies

 Proficiency in spoken and written English
 Knowledge about the key data required in a wheat breeding program,
 Ability to write technical reports and draft manuscripts.
 Excellent spoken and written communication skills (English).
 Strong attention to detail.
 Ability to work proactively and manage timelines to help keep teams on track.
 Strong computer skills, with demonstrated experience using a wide range of computer applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, project management software, conferencing software such as Zoom, and SharePoint or other collaborative workspace tools).
 Desirable experience working in institutions focused on research, agriculture, and/or of a donor-funded nature, and experience working in a multicultural environment.

Terms and conditions

 This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position and on competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
 A Kenyan national with a valid driver's license
 The appointment will be for a period of two (2) years, inclusive of a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
 The duty station will be in KALRO, NJORO, Kenya. more

This position is responsible for supporting the CGIAR Excellence in Breeding Platform (EiB) /ABI-BR Initiatives team based in Africa. This position will work in coordination with the EiB finance and admin teams in HQ.
Duties and responsibilities

Administrative support to Africa based CGIAR EiB/ABI-BR Initiatives staff and projects.
Coordinate all communications with members of the... organization, external stakeholders and meeting follow-ups
Managing the CGIAR EiB/ABI/BR infrastructure, including procurement of supplies.
File correspondence inserts data and maintains records as instructed by senior staff members.
Organize and lead all logistics and travels related to meetings/trainings/workshops including visa applications (applications, invitation letters etc.) and accommodation.
Preparing for EiB/ABI/BR meetings at regional locations with local CGIAR partners and doing basic budgeting
Responsible for coordinating Sabbaticals (staff exchanges) and updating/uploading information to the Learning Management System (LMS)
Making payments and keeping a simple account of payments/reimbursements
Monitor and review expenses and make sure that they are charged to the correct ICCs.
Capture and review of collaborators' expenses
Liase with Corporate team in the hiring process of staff and consultants and onboarding
Support the CteH digitization and mechanization projects in Africa.

Education, knowledge and experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business administration or diploma professional qualification requiring 2 or more years’ study
Knowledge of administrative and/or operating protocols and procedures of research support function.
Basic Supervisory skills and experience. more

Duties and responsibilities
General Ledger Maintenance:

Ledger Postings i.e., Cash receipts, general journals, Travel expense Reports,
Country (Ethiopia and Mozambique) Imprests Expense Reports.
Bank Reconciliations.
Inter Office Accounts Processing.
Collaborators Invoicing.
Processing of purchase Invoices and ensuring LPOs are closed in the system.
Filing correctly and sequentially... journal vouchers and cash receipts in their respective files and ensure that the journals are fully supported.

Process payments:

Process Technicians Staff Salaries Schedules.
Salary Payment and Statutory deductions.
Payment to the government on/before the stipulated deadline dates.
Perform reconciliation of the same. 

Project Partners Disbursement

Ensuring partners accounts for the funds disbursed to them.
Maintenance of the billing accounting.
Invoice and follow up on balances as well as maintain proper record for auditing.

Reimbursable & Travel Accounts

Ensure that advances in the balance sheet accounts are cleared and statements are sent on a monthly basis.
Processing IRS allowances.
Monitoring dormant accounts for closure and opening new ones when new staff join ICRISAT.

Participating in Audit both internal and external

Preparing audit schedule and respond to queries.
Ensuring financial documents are fully supported.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree in Accounting  or Finance.
2-3 years relevant experience.
CPA 1 or ACCA Part 1.
Non-Governmental Working experience will be an added advantage.

 
Education, knowledge and experience

Has initiative, can work independently, and is an effective team player.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and individuals.
Ability to work with minimum supervision. more

Overview
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on integrated land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement. The Forum takes a holistic approach to create sustainable landscapes that are productive, prosperous, equitable and resilient and considers five cohesive themes of food and livelihoods, landscape... restoration, rights, finance, and measuring progress. It is led by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), in collaboration with its co-founders UNEP and the World Bank and Charter Members.
Duties and responsibilities
The GLF Multimedia Consultant helps identify strategic multimedia content opportunities and trends. Consultant drafts inspiring and engaging multimedia content for key GLF audiences on multiple channels and formats, such as social media and community channels (WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube); websites and presentations, following the overall communications strategy and priorities.

Supporting the communication strategy work to reach key GLF audiences and grow channel visibility
Identifying opportunities for various multimedia content such as short videos, reels, infographics, animations, presentations and more
Producing and/or identifying visual material to be used in campaigns, following the overall branding (photos, footage, graphic elements)
Identifying new tools and (visual) digital trends
Designing visual and audiovisual content for GLF campaign purposes
Working in the GLF Digital Communications and Landscape News team
Working closely with the GLF Knowledge team, Youth and GLFx teams
Supporting work with the GLF’s key partners
Assisting with other related tasks as necessary.

Education, knowledge and experience

bachelor's degree, either student or accomplished, in graphic design, communications, journalism, international relations, advertising, media, or related discipline
a minimum of one year of experience in content production
experience in social media tools, community management tools, digital best practices, various target audiences and different digital platforms
strong knowledge of software design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
supports the maintenance, scheduling, creation and distribution of multimedia content on the CMS (Wordpress) and social media channels
notion of website design and digital marketing (SEO, SEM, and paid media)
strong knowledge in visual content design, scriptwriting and creating audiovisual content
fluent in English (fluency in Spanish, French or Portuguese considered an advantage)
knowledge of trends and inspired by new opportunities, tools and formats both globally and in the Global South more

Duties and responsibilities

Lead research on biodiversity and tree genetic resources at CIFOR-ICRAF including nurturing strategic partnerships.
Formulating and developing world leading research on biodiversity and tree genetic resources, that has policy and development impact, together with other themes and geographic units at CIFOR-ICRAF and external partners and obtaining resources for... CIFOR-ICRAF and partners to implement it.
Setting medium term and annual goals and targets for the theme that contribute to meeting CIFOR-ICRAF’s institutional goals and targets and monitoring their achievement with appropriate KPIs.
Formulating, developing, and sustaining partnerships with key research, donors, policy development organizations and engagement with the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD), as part of transformative partnership platforms where appropriate, to ensure delivery of the goals of the theme.
Organize effective management of the laboratory and gene bank facilities within the theme.
Putting in place and monitoring effective management arrangements for CIFOR-ICRAF’s in situ and ex situ gene banks, and seed and genomic laboratory facilities.
Ensuring sustainable financing of these facilities through charging projects for services rendered, obtaining programmatic funding and / or commercial use of the facilities.
Manage a project portfolio to ensure sustainable staffing and development of the research area and its development impact.
Leading the development of project proposals with principal investigators (PIs) across the theme and other CIFOR-ICRAF units and partners as appropriate, that generates a project portfolio that provides sustainable funding for critical staff and facilities required for the theme to deliver its goals and targets.
Managing, in liaison with PIs, the sequencing, content and implementation of projects within the portfolio, including participation in projects as appropriate, to ensure sustainable funding of staff, development of the research area and documentation of its contribution to development impact.
Ensuring career development opportunities and the working arrangements for staff contributing to the theme, including mentoring of scientists and PhD students as appropriate.
Ensure organized data collection, storage, and high-quality scientific outputs commensurate with the size of the theme (number of staff and funding).
Leading publication of high impact scientific articles in ISI journals, including participating in writing of articles and facilitating publication of high-quality articles by scientists within the theme.
Supervising the probity and accessibility of data collection by scientists working on research areas covered by the theme at CIFOR-ICRAF and the scientific quality of outputs.
Ensuring that the number and quality of scientific outputs produced by the theme is commensurate with the staffing and funding of the theme.
Ensuring that scientific evidence is conveyed to next users, including policy-makers through appropriate engagement and products in appropriate formats (engagement in policy fora including the UNCBD), policy briefs, user manuals, leaflets, training courses).
Ensuring, in liaison with CIFOR-ICRAF’s communication, outreach and engagement unit, that scientific advances in the research area of the theme are widely promoted through conferences and other events, popular articles, blogs and social media.

Other duties.

Take reasonable care of your own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant country laws.

Requirements

PhD in a relevant field with 15 years research experience.
Proven track record of high impact research both in terms of scientific articles and their development and/or policy  impact.

Education, knowledge and experience

PhD in a relevant field with 15 years research experience.
Proven track record of high impact research both in terms of scientific articles and their development and/or policy impact. more

Duties and responsibilities

Terms of Reference:
Develop and implement spatial targeting efforts for agronomy investments

Implement workflows for spatial predictions of yield responses to agronomy investments in target populations and geographies

Design and supervise ex-ante impact analyses of agronomy project activities

Development of dashboards and other means of enabling interactive... information queries related to priority indicators

Organize, manage, and analyze primary data collection through focus group discussions, key informant interviews, farm household surveys, and market surveys.

Contribute to project reporting and preparation of scientific manuscripts to be published in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.

Build institutional networks and contacts for effective functioning of current project and for developing future collaborations


Requirements

Preferred academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

Advanced R programming skills: programming expertise in other languages (Python, JavaScript, Julia) and computational environments such as Google Earth Engine are an asset
Familiarity with data visualization methods and interactive dashboards (e.g., R shiny apps) is highly desirable
Demonstrated expertise with spatial data and spatial modeling; experience with remote sensing, geo statistics, and/or spatial econometrics are an asset
Demonstrated expertise in machine learning prediction methods, as well as other branches of applied statistics, are essential; knowledge of econometrics is a strong asset
Ability to integrate data from multiple sources (e.g., open data, crowd-sourcing, and remote sensing)
Training in data science, geographic information science, computer programming, statistics or other relevant methods in the context of applied natural or social sciences
Prior experience with collection, assembly, processing and visualization of large datasets to describe agricultural productivity patterns, cropping systems resilience and corresponding explanatory factors
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Knowledge of agronomy, soil science, climatology or agricultural economics is an asset
Demonstrated familiarity with smallholder farming systems is an asset

Education, knowledge and experience

Advanced R programming skills: programing expertise in other languages (Python, JavaScript, Julia) and computational environments such as Google Earth Engine are an asset 
Familiarity with data visualization methods and interactive dashboards (e.g., R shiny apps) is highly desirable 
Demonstrated expertise with spatial data and spatial modeling; experience with remote sensing, geostatistics, and/or spatial econometrics are an asset 
Demonstrated expertise in machine learning prediction methods, as well as other branches of applied statistics, are essential; knowledge of econometrics is a strong asset 
Ability to integrate data from multiple sources (e.g., open data, crowd-sourcing, and remote sensing) 
Training in data science, geographic information science, computer programming, statistics or other relevant methods in the context of applied natural or social sciences 
Prior experience with collection, assembly, processing and visualization of large datasets to describe agricultural productivity patterns, cropping systems resilience and corresponding explanatory factors
Proficiency in written and spoken English 
Knowledge of agronomy, soil science, climatology or agricultural economics is an asset. 
Demonstrated familiarity with smallholder farming systems is an asset. more

Duties and responsibilities

Lead research on biodiversity and tree genetic resources at CIFOR-ICRAF including nurturing strategic partnerships.
Formulating and developing world leading research on biodiversity and tree genetic resources, that has policy and development impact, together with other themes and geographic units at CIFOR-ICRAF and external partners and obtaining resources for... CIFOR-ICRAF and partners to implement it.
Setting medium term and annual goals and targets for the theme that contribute to meeting CIFOR-ICRAF’s institutional goals and targets and monitoring their achievement with appropriate KPIs.
Formulating, developing, and sustaining partnerships with key research, donors, policy development organizations and engagement with the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD), as part of transformative partnership platforms where appropriate, to ensure delivery of the goals of the theme.

Organize effective management of the laboratory and gene bank facilities within the theme.

Putting in place and monitoring effective management arrangements for CIFOR-ICRAF’s in situ and ex situ gene banks, and seed and genomic laboratory facilities.
Ensuring sustainable financing of these facilities through charging projects for services rendered, obtaining programmatic funding and / or commercial use of the facilities

Manage a project portfolio to ensure sustainable staffing and development of the research area and its development impact.

Leading the development of project proposals with principal investigators (PIs) across the theme and other CIFOR-ICRAF units and partners as appropriate, that generates a project portfolio that provides sustainable funding for critical staff and facilities required for the theme to deliver its goals and targets.
Managing, in liaison with PIs, the sequencing, content and implementation of projects within the portfolio, including participation in projects as appropriate, to ensure sustainable funding of staff, development of the research area and documentation of its contribution to development impact.
Ensuring career development opportunities and the working arrangements for staff contributing to the theme, including mentoring of scientists and PhD students as appropriate.

Ensure organized data collection, storage, and high-quality scientific outputs commensurate with the size of the theme (number of staff and funding).

Leading publication of high impact scientific articles in ISI journals, including participating in writing of articles and facilitating publication of high-quality articles by scientists within the theme.
Supervising the probity and accessibility of data collection by scientists working on research areas covered by the theme at CIFOR-ICRAF and the scientific quality of outputs.
Ensuring that the number and quality of scientific outputs produced by the theme is commensurate with the staffing and funding of the theme.
Ensuring that scientific evidence is conveyed to next users, including policy-makers through appropriate engagement and products in appropriate formats (engagement in policy fora including the UNCBD), policy briefs, user manuals, leaflets, training courses).
Ensuring, in liaison with CIFOR-ICRAF’s communication, outreach and engagement unit, that scientific advances in the research area of the theme are widely promoted through conferences and other events, popular articles, blogs and social media.

Other duties.


Take reasonable care of your own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant country laws.


Requirements

PhD in a relevant field with 15 years research experience.
Proven track record of high impact research both in terms of scientific articles and their development and/or policy  impact.

Education, knowledge and experience

PhD in a relevant field with 15 years research experience.
Proven track record of high impact research both in terms of scientific articles and their development and/or policy impact. more

Duties and responsibilities

 Formulating and developing world leading research on sustainable value chains and investments together with other themes and geographic units at CIFOR-ICRAF and external partners in the public and private sector and obtaining resources for CIFOR-ICRAF and partners to use in the implementation
 Setting medium and annual goals and targets for the theme monitoring... their achievement with appropriate KPIs.
 Formulating, developing, and sustaining partnerships with key research, donors, policy, and development organizations
 Leading the development of project proposals and relationships with donors together with principal investigators (PIs) across the theme and other CIFOR-ICRAF units and partners as appropriate
 Managing, in liaison with Principal Investigators, the sequencing, content and implementation of projects within the portfolio including participation in projects to ensure sustainable funding of staff, development of the research area and documentation of its contribution to policy engagement; use of inclusive business models, sustainability of supply chains and responsible financing in the private sector; and development impact.
 Monitoring career and capacity development opportunities and working arrangements for staff contributing to the theme inclusive of mentoring of scientists and PhD students.
 Providing scientific guidance to ensure that the concepts and methods of the research carried out are appropriate and meet the highest scientific standards, reflecting up to date scientific methods and concepts.
 Identifying and supporting progress along impact pathways to ensure the relevance of research to target policy arenas, private sector actors and practitioner communities.
 Leading in publication of high impact scientific articles in ISI journals, including participating in writing of articles and facilitating publication of high-quality articles by scientists associated with the theme.
 Supervising the probity and accessibility of evidence generated by scientists working on research areas covered by the theme at CIFOR-ICRAF and the scientific quality of outputs.
 Ensuring that the number and quality of scientific outputs produced by the theme is commensurate with the staffing and funding of the theme.
 Ensuring that scientific evidence is conveyed to next users, including policy-makers and private sector actors through appropriate engagement and products in appropriate formats (engagement in policy fora and with the private sector, policy briefs, manuals, leaflets, training courses, etc).
 In liaison with CIFOR-ICRAF's communication, outreach and engagement unit, ensuring that advances in the research area of the theme are widely promoted through conferences and other events, popular articles, blogs and social media.

Requirements

 PhD in a relevant field with 15 years research experience.
 Proven track record of high impact research both in terms of scientific articles and their policy and practical impact.
 Proven track record of policy engagement and productive relationships with the private sector.
 Reporting skills and attention to detail
 Excellent writing skills.
 Organizational skills.
 Has initiative and capable of working independently as well as an effective team player.
 Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a trans-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.

Education, knowledge and experience

 PhD in a relevant field with 15 years research experience.
 Proven track record of high impact research both in terms of scientific articles and their policy and practical impact.
 Proven track record of policy engagement and productive relationships with the private sector. more

CIFOR ICRAF has an exciting opportunity for the position of ICT Infrastructure and Security specialist responsible for managing the ICT infrastructure to ensure high quality and availability of ICT services. The role is also responsible for securing the related infrastructure and dependent services from threats.
Duties and responsibilities
Involvement in infrastructure and security design

As... the lead and focal point of the projects
Contribute ideas on the project requirements.
Document the project administration and processes.

Implement the approved concept

Recommend improvements to the infrastructure.
Designing, installing, configuration, testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the infrastructure and infrastructure components.
As the focal point in the implementation of project
Liaise with vendors for installation and configuration.
Testing and commissioning of projects.

Monitoring and maintenance the existing infrastructure systems

Administering IT infrastructure including Network (LAN and WAN), Infrastructure Datacenter, and PBX Telephony System.
Managing the ICT infrastructure equipment including and not limited to network devices -Routers, Firewalls, Core Switches, Access Switches, Access Points, and other network devices as well as related servers.
Network security monitoring
Identification of any points of failure and addressing these.

Report the infrastructure system performance and security issues

Regularly monitoring and reporting on infrastructure and security performance and security issues.
Recommending improvements and security measures.
Implementing relevant approved actions to address the issues.

Management of Outsourced Infrastructure services as well as the service providers/third parties

Service performance and SLA management and monitoring.
Facilitating continual review and follow up on improvement recommendations.
Recommending improvements on contracts.

Support, Knowledge Management and Others

Second and Third level escalation by other ICT Teams on matters related to network infrastructure and security.
Contributes to the development of IT knowledge base, technical guidelines, policy, and procedure.
Take reasonable care of your own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant country laws.

Requirements

A degree in computer science or related field with at least Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience ICT services and user support.
Three (3) of which should be in a busy environment, installing and maintaining ICT infrastructure and infrastructure components i.e Network (LAN and WAN), Network devices such as Routers, Firewalls, Core Switches, Access Switches, Access Points, and other network devices.
Experience is installing and maintain server Infrastructure Datacenter and PBX Telephony System.
Proficiency with networking concept and technologies, with a CCNA certificate or equivalent.
Training and Certification in infrastructure systems and equipment products.
Proficiency with Microsoft Server technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, etc.).
Training and Certification in infrastructure systems and equipment products.
Familiarity with LINUX Operating System and Open Applications.
Proficiency with ITIL processes.
Experience in operating server backup/restore and disaster recovery is an advantage.
Excellent spoken and written English.

The application deadline is 10 Feb-2023 more

The RM team is responsible for “cradle to grave” resource development, from identifying/prospecting potential opportunities to engaging and negotiating with resource partners to securing funding. At each stage, the team is required to capture, amend, and update information in CIFOR-ICRAF’s online system to ensure efficient stewardship, internal information exchange and importantly identification,... verification, and publishing of funding opportunities for CIFOR-ICRAF scientist’s consideration and interest.
Duties and responsibilities

Research and identify online websites and other internet-based funding opportunities.
Enter viable opportunities into CIFOR-ICRAF’s online system for approval, circulation and assisting with internal reviews as needed.
Maintain records of identified opportunities and funder websites monitored for unit KPIs.
Support proposal development activities, including providing background research into funders and their priority areas.
Assisting with compiling supporting documents for proposals (CVs, due diligence assessments, support letters, institutional documents).
Continuous identification of calls for proposals and processing of funding opportunities.
Monitoring of approximately 200 websites on a weekly basis.
First selection of opportunities using pre-defined selection criteria in line with organization guidelines and scope of work.
Ensure that opportunities meet the needs and interests of CIFOR-ICRAF and its scientists before these are published internally.
Support the solicited/competitive fundraising aspects of RM – including funding opportunities, and support for proposal development, writing past project references, compiling and providing institutional information, etc.

Requirements

A minimum undergraduate degree in international relations, economics, business administration, natural sciences, or another relevant subject. Master’s degree preferred.
Two (2) years working experience.
Knowledge of MS Office suite and thorough knowledge of online research.
Knowledge and understanding of international development and agricultural/environmental research funders worldwide (their methods of funding, strategies, interests).

The application deadline is 08 Feb-2023 more

Responsible for assisting in the Legal Office function within the Board Strategy and Legal Affairs Unit, with special emphasis on contract support. This role supports and assists the Senior Legal Officer and the Legal Officer in their assigned duties and responsibilities.
Duties and responsibilities

Assist in drafting, revising, reviewing and negotiation of all centre agreements and assist... develop and improve on existing contract templates.
Assist legal offices in Undertaking research on the legal environment in all countries which the centres operate.
Assist in legal research and preparation of legal opinions and advisory.
Assist in developing, reviewing, harmonization and implementation of ICRAF’s Policies and Guidelines related to legal issues, funding agreements, and Intellectual Property matters
Keep abreast with legal & policy developments at national, regional, and international level and assist in providing updates and advice on such developments in law that are relevant to the Centres.
Assist in drafting, revising, reviewing and negotiation of all centre agreements and assist develop and improve on existing contract templates.
Assist legal offices in Undertaking research on the legal environment in all countries which the centres operate.
Assist in developing, reviewing, harmonization and implementation of ICRAF’s Policies and Guidelines related to legal issues, funding agreements, and Intellectual Property matters.
Keep abreast with legal & policy developments at national, regional, and international level and assist in providing updates and advice on such developments in law that are relevant to the Centres.
Assist in coordinating capacity building trainings and consultation on legal and/ or Intellectual Property within the Centre.
Assist in conducting legal risk analysis/ Audit and legal due diligence.
Develop and manage a master template database for contracts, applicable laws and regulations, and other precedents.
Assist Legal Office in litigation and managing case support, assist maintain the litigation register & Schedule of Claims and assist maintain liaison with external counsel.
Assist in negotiations & out of court resolutions involving partners, donors, and suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
A current Practicing Certificate.
1-2 years post admission experience in handling commercial contracts, Intellectual Property matters and litigation.
 Legal knowledge & expertise in legal matters Including Intellectual Property, Employment & Labour Law among others.
Experience in an international organization or non-profit sector.
 Good knowledge of international administrative law.
 Good understanding of labour laws, Human Resources practices, policies, concepts, and procedures. more

Summary of responsibilities 

Improved development and submission of high-quality concept notes and proposals (grant applications) to donors.
Improved CIFOR/ICRAF-wide proposal-writing capacity - to improve the quality of drafts produced by science teams and increase in overall quantity of grant applications in the pipeline. 
Strengthened relations with current donors and prospects with... increased revenue available to implementation of CIFOR-ICRAF’s 2020-2030 Strategy.
Enhanced institutional reputation as a global research authority. 

Other Responsibilities
Proposal/ Program Development and Coordination

Coordinate the research and verification of new funding opportunities for relevant global campaigns and/or initiatives;
Support global research teams in all stages of pre-award functions (concept note/proposal development, planning, drafting, editing, coordinating with potential proposal partners, internal clearances and submission of high value solicitation documents) and efficient transfer of approved awards to Programme/Grant Management;

Strategy, Analysis and Reporting

Maintain efficient knowledge sharing and information portal for capturing and sharing information and managing donor intelligence to enable successful funding approaches and institutional understanding of CIFOR-ICRAF’s resource development activities;
Support the RM team on reporting progress in key areas of the funding strategy and preparation of briefing materials for donor presentations and/or meetings; 

Support unsolicited fundraising processes and practices

Coordinate with the RM team and other corporate units on donor stewardship, communications and cultivation of major global donors and prospects.
Provide critical feedback for the development of a standardized process (RM Strategy) for program development linked to CIFOR- ICRAF Key Performance Areas (KPAs) support the development and submission of high quality programs and coordinated planning.
Work with the RM team on the development of guidance notes, standard operating procedures, tools, templates, best practices, lessons learned, and ensure consistent use of required tools by scientists.
Support the development of Funder Profiles.
Work with the team on enhancing tools and processes that support “go/ no go” decisions and the monitoring of progress in relation to unsolicited fundraising.

Education, knowledge and experience

Master’s degree in International Relations, Conservation/Environmental Sciences, or Agricultural Development (an undergraduate degree with 5 years’ relevant work experience will be considered).
Knowledge of national/global development agendas and goals.
Minimum 5 years' experience in resource mobilization with proven track record of raising substantial funds for international organizations, UN agencies, and/or international non-governmental organizations – preferably in francophone Africa.
Understanding of project cycle management.
Experience in working with diverse teams.
Solid work ethic including quality and timely delivery.
Above average written and presentation skills.
Experience with fundraising databases.
Fluency in English and French mandatory (Spanish desirable).
Highly organized, detail oriented, “door opener” with reliable timely and high-quality delivery of assignments.

Personal attributes and competencies

Innovation.
“out-of-the-box” thinking.
Extrovert personality.
Ability to link sectors and maximize resource mobilization capacity with donors and other development partners.
Diplomatic, tactful and effective management and stewardship of major international donors.
Ability to quickly upload and interpret complex and technical subject matter to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to independently solve various general problems and advise complex and sensitive problems.

The application deadline is 17 Feb-2023 more

Duties and responsibilities
Data Analysis

Analyse agricultural research experiments (low, mid, and high-volume sequencing/genotyping data).
Processing of large files and perform various bioinformatics analysis.

Software development

Collaborate with software developers in the development and modification of commercial bioinformatics software.
Develop software or applications for... scientific or technical use.
Developing Python and Angular / React (or other) web framework-based GUI web-apps.
Manage Linux based servers and understand virtualizations and dockers.

Local and International Support

Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
Contribute to organizing and delivering OneCGIAR training programs in bioinformatics data analysis, data management, digitalization and using interlinked tools.
Support the integration of roles and projects into the new OneCGIAR global units.

Requirements

Masters in life Science.
PhD qualification in the same field will be an added advantage
Thorough understanding of the field of work or specialized equipment.
Basic knowledge of administrative and/or operating protocols and procedures of research support function.
Up to 5 years work experience.
Conceptual knowledge and understanding of NGS data analysis, and pipeline development for variant calling & developing reference assemblies.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and external contacts on routine work-related matters.
Competence in using shell scripts, Snakemake, Nextflow and/or WSL.
Experience in Core JAVA, using APIs and developing API driven applications.
 Proficiency in Python, Perl and R.

Personal attributes and competencies

Fluency in spoken and written English
Ability to analyze complex data, carry out and explain computations or to resolve complex problems.
Identifying options based on research and consideration of their consequences.
Provides inputs into decision making on complex problems.
Deep understanding of NGS data analysis, and pipeline development for variant calling & developing reference assemblies.
Proficiency in using Linux and maintaining Linux based servers and clusters
Experience in web frameworks, such as Angular or React
Knowledge of relational data management systems and demonstrated ability to extract data and navigate systems
Experience in working within international organizations or multicultural organizations desired
Critical and Creative Thinking, Teamwork, Communication and Client Orientation skills.

The application deadline is 05 Feb-2023 more