CIFOR–ICRAF publishes over 750 publications every year on agroforestry, forests and climate change, landscape restoration, rights, forest policy and much more – in multiple languages.

CIFOR–ICRAF addresses local challenges and opportunities while providing solutions to global problems for forests, landscapes, people and the planet.

We deliver actionable evidence and solutions to transform how land is used and how food is produced: conserving and restoring ecosystems, responding to the global climate, malnutrition, biodiversity and desertification crises. In short, improving people’s lives.

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General Call for Applications - Consultant Roster


Job status: In-progress
Job category: Consultancy
Duty station: Various locations
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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

General Call for Applications - Consultant Roster


Overview


The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. We are one of 15 CGIAR Consortium research centers. Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America.

Duties and responsibilities


CIFOR seeks expressions of interest from qualified consultancy candidates in the following specializations: 
Environmental Economics/Value Chains, 
Financial Governance, 
Forest Law Enforcement, 
Governance and Trade (FLEGT), 
Land and Forest Tenure Reforms, 
Macroeconomics, 
Biomass, 
Biometrics, 
Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Measurement,
Human Demography/Epidemiology, 
Nutrition, 
Landscape Ecology, 
Silviculture,
Soil Science, 
Environmental History, 
Gender,
Information and Communications,
Legal with experience in international transactions and IP in the agricultural/biological field
Support functions, e.g. Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, IT, and Administration.

Education, knowledge and experience


General Requirements
• Holds degree(s) in relevant background as required.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Ability in one or more international language(s) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams, in a non-profit organization will be an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning.

Terms and conditions


Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.

Application process


The application deadline is 01 Jan 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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