NGO JOBS

Organization: Center for International Forestry Research
Country: Indonesia
Closing date: 03 Oct 2013

The Senior Scientist will facilitate and identify strategic opportunities for research with impacts on the management of planted forests for multiple goods and services, to further realise their potential contribution to contemporary sustainable development objectives at scales from local to global, and from smallholder to landscape scales. The Senior Scientist will develop, where appropriate, international comparative research, with a focus on realising policy impacts that contribute to CIFOR's mission and the CGIAR's goals. The Senior Scientist might also co-lead CIFOR's new research initiative in planted forests, and will foster collaboration and work closely with partner organisations with complementary objectives. The Senior Scientist will be supervised by the Director of Forests and Environment Research and will work closely with colleagues in all CIFOR Research Teams.

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) advances human well-being, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to help shape policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, with offices in Asia, Africa and South America.

CIFOR is looking for a Senior Scientist,
Management of Planted Forests

Overview

The Senior Scientist will facilitate and identify strategic opportunities for research with impacts on the management of planted forests for multiple goods and services, to further realise their potential contribution to contemporary sustainable development objectives at scales from local to global, and from smallholder to landscape scales. The Senior Scientist will develop, where appropriate, international comparative research, with a focus on realising policy impacts that contribute to CIFOR’s mission and the CGIAR’s goals. The Senior Scientist might also co-lead CIFOR’s new research initiative in planted forests, and will foster collaboration and work closely with partner organisations with complementary objectives. The Senior Scientist will be supervised by the Director of Forests and Environment Research and will work closely with colleagues in all CIFOR Research Teams.

Duties and responsibilities

Science
Provide scientific guidance and ensures 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.
Work in close collaboration with CRP6 component coordinators/leaders within CIFOR to define and implement research activities in emerging areas of research.
Write and supervise publications and other scientific communications related to research activities.
Disseminate science through POLEX, blogs and other popular forums.

Capacity building
Lead and supervise the capacity building initiatives of the projects.
Supervise students and mentor junior scientists in the projects.

Partnership
As directed by the Director of Research in Forests and Environment, represent CIFOR, when appropriate, in national, regional, and global forums related to forest governance.
Develop and maintain constructive partnerships with all stakeholders.

Policy-science dialogue
Lead, coordinate and/or contribute to the policy-science dialogue of relevant projects.
Lead, coordinate and/or contribute to outcomes and impacts of relevant projects.
Lead, coordinate and/or contribute to communication targeted at policy makers (including workshops, website and policy briefs) of relevant projects.

Fund raising
Lead the search for additional funding for relevant projects.

Management
Plan and monitor research activities of the relevant projects, including their financial aspects, as necessary.
Supervise and mentor staff, when appropriate.
Lead, coordinate and/or contribute reporting to donors.

Details of duties, assignments and objectives will be further discussed and laid out in the staff’s annual performance contract.

Requirements

Education, experience and technical skills
PhD in forestry or related discipline (e.g., ecology, natural resource management, natural resource economics).
At least seven years of relevant experience in collaborative research.
Strong publications record, especially in peer reviewed publications.
Track record in resource mobilisation/fund raising and in proposal development/writing.
Fluent in spoken and written English. Ability in one or more international language(s) is an advantage.
Experience in working with multiple partners and working in developing countries are preferred.

Personal attributes and competencies
Management experience and organisational skills in project management.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experienced in working with multicultural and multidisciplinary research teams.
Excellent facilitation and teambuilding capacity.
Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning.

We are looking for people who share our mission and our commitment to professionalism, innovation, impact and collaboration.

Terms and conditions
Competitive remuneration in US dollars commensurate with skills and experience.
The appointment will be for a period of three years, including a one year probation, with a possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.The duty station will be at the CIFOR Headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia.

Application process
We will be processing applications until a suitable candidate is identified.
We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates.

Please submit your letter of interest and CV in English, including contact information for three referees. Please indicate the position and its reference number in the email subject line.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

How to apply:

http://www.ngojobsonline.com/Job_182_Senior+Scientist+for+the+Management...

Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: India
Closing date: 16 Sep 2013

Tetra Tech ARD (www.tetratechintdev.com), a leading international development consulting firm based in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C., is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidates for an active USAID-funded climate change adaptation and REDD+ project in India. The project is focusing on sustainable landscapes, enhancing carbon sequestration, low carbon growth strategy, enhancing GHG mitigation programming and climatic resistance. The purpose of this multi-year project is to help improve the sustainability of forests in order to mitigate GHG emissions through carbon sequestration by forests, and to assist individuals and communities to adapt to climate change. The COP position will be full time, based in Delhi, India and require frequent travel.

Responsibilities:

*Assuming the role of official spokesperson of project activities with USAID, host government counterparts, and other collaborating institutions;*Assuming overall responsibility for the establishment and efficient operations of administrative, personnel, financial, and management systems;*Coordinating the preparation of progress reports and other project deliverables;*Ensuring that contractual obligations are met and that work plans are being successfully implemented;*Preparing and approving all scopes of work and timetables for the design and implementation of program activities in conjunction with work plans and in accordance with Tetra Tech policy and contractual obligations;

Qualifications:*Advanced degree in forestry, climate change, natural resource management, or other related field;*Minimum 10 years of experience working on forest conservation and sustainable management of forests, climate change adaptation, REDD+ methodologies, and/or clean energy projects;
*Minimum 5 years of chief of party or team leader experience;
*Demonstrated experience leading and monitoring teams of diverse professionals responding to complex assignments; *Proven experience working effectively with multiple stakeholders including USAID, host government officials, multilateral and donor organizations, and local implementing partners. *Preferred strong knowledge of USAID activities and guidelines;
*Experience in South Asia required; *Fluency in English required.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:*Cover Letter*CV in reverse chronological format*Reference List

How to apply:

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s ad posted.

Apply on-line at: https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingD...

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.