Cameroon/Indonesia: Regional Coordinator/Senior Principal Scientist

Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a leading international forestry research organization established in 1993 to address global concerns about the social, environmental and economic impacts of forest loss and degradation. CIFOR is one of the 15 Future Harvest Centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). It is based in Bogor, Indonesia, with regional offices in Brazil, Cameroon and Zimbabwe. It works with partners in over 30 other countries.

CIFOR is looking for a Regional Coordinator for its Central Africa office (Yaounde, Cameroon) and a Senior/Principal Scientist for its Forest and Livelihoods Program (Bogor, Indonesia).

Regional Coordinator (RC)
Duties:
Under the leadership of the Assistant Director General, the Regional Coordinator will provide regional input on forestry research priorities and support regional and collaborative research with partners. The RC will provide scientific leadership, identify strategic opportunities, develop and maintain functional partnerships, support capacity building initiatives, develop and maintain donor relations, and implement efficient administrative systems. He / she will support the research efforts of CIFOR scientists and collaborators, and ensure coordination with regional activities and research programmes. The Regional Coordinator will manage the Regional Office and liaise with Corporate Services with respect to financial, human resources and administrative matters.

Qualifications:
„P Degree in forestry research or related field, PhD is preferred.
„P A minimum of 8 years experience in collaborative research / research management. „P Regional reputation as research leader with knowledge of regional scientific issues.
„P Experience with cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary research teams. „P Experience working in more than one developing country within the region.
„P Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. „P Fluent in English and French.
„P Excellent team leadership and team facilitation skills.
„P Expertise in resource mobilization and in donor relations is preferred.

Senior/Principal Scientist (S/PS)
Duties:
Under the leadership of the Program Director, the Senior/Principal Scientist will develop, facilitate and manage research projects at various sites globally. The S/PS will provide scientific leadership and management, help identify strategic opportunities, develop and maintain functional partnerships, support capacity building initiatives, develop and maintain donor relations, and undertake appropriate research. The research focus could be on any of the topics covered in the program (conservation and development outcomes; forests and human well being; forest industry and local livelihoods).

Qualifications:

Degree in an appropriate discipline, PhD is preferred.
A minimum of 10 years experience in collaborative research. „P Global reputation as researcher with knowledge of forest and livelihood issues.
Experience with cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary research teams. „P Experience working in numerous developing countries.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. „P Fluent in English, and preferably also in French.
Excellent team leadership and team facilitation skills.
Expertise in resource mobilization and in donor relations is strongly preferred.

Terms of Employment: „P An attractive USD salary and benefits package including health care, relocation assistance and expatriation benefits.
Extensive regional travel and international travel required. Expected starting date: September 2005.

Application Process:

Applications should be submitted before the 15 April closing date. Interviews for both positions will be conducted in late May. Applications should include a covering letter, a detailed CV, and the names and addresses (including phone, e-mail) of three or more professional referees. They should be marked confidential and sent by e-mail to: Bourrier International Consultants Inc., 12 Roseglen Private, Ottawa, ON, K1H 1B6, Canada, Tel: (1-613) 247-7291, E-mail: [email protected] To learn more about CIFOR and full details on these positions, please visit its web site at: http://www.cifor.cgiar.org CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer and believes that a diversity of staff contributes to excellence.
Women and developing country nationals are strongly encouraged to apply