Project Officer/Research Associate

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Job status: Inactive
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Lilongwe, Malawi
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a

Project Officer/Research Associate

Overview

Project Officer/Research Associate will coordinate the implementation of ICRAF-assigned project. activities on restoration of degraded landscape, carbon sequestration, carbon credits building livelihoods of smallholder farmers under a 5-year programme. Restoring Landscape and Livelihood in Malawi being jointly implemented by 8 partners in 7 districts.

Duties and responsibilities

Coordinate activities of ICRAF scientists and technical staff involved in project implementation to ensure that the project activities are timely implemented effectively, and objectives are achieved efficiently.
Ensure that implementation of ICRAF’s activities of Restore Africa project align well with partner activities to ensure impact.
Coordinate GIS activities of the project ensuring that the results generated are effectively utilized by partners.
Coordinate field assessments of trees and biodiversity.
Participate in project meetings coordinated by CRS.
Compile draft technical reports (quarterly, biannual and annual reports) for the PI’s review and finalization.
Ensure timely submission of project financial reports including expenditures reports, monitoring and tracking of expenditure against output targets and indicators.
Provide technical support to implementing partners on some key activities when requested.
Coordinate production and provision of IEC materials to partner institutions.
Review and update project Annual Work Plans and Budgets.
Regularly update PI on progress and challenges in implementation of planned activities.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of an MSc in Natural Resources, Forestry, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Economics or related field.
Five years post-graduate experience desired.
Must have experience in research and/or development in agriculture, agroforestry, natural resources, food security.
Knowledge and skills in GIS and Remote sensing.
Knowledge and skills in project management.

Education, knowledge and experience

Must have a minimum of an MSc in Natural Resources, Forestry, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Economics or related field.
Five years post-graduate experience desired.
Must have experience in research and/or development in agriculture, agroforestry, natural resources, food security.
Knowledge and skills in GIS and Remote sensing.
Knowledge and skills in project management.