The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
About the project
This is a new four-year project that will be implemented in three West African countries: Mali, Sierra Leone and Guinea. The initiative aims to improve livelihoods and the environment through ‘high value’ biocarbon interventions, namely agroforestry, rehabilitation of soils and landscapes and provision of essential products, improved forest management practices and sustainable wood energy systems. It will work in selected large landscapes, with other partners in the field, national institutions and policy makers.
About the position
ICRAF seeks to recruit a candidate for the position Project Manager to be based in Mali. The incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day management and delivery of the project activities in West Africa and coordination of country level activities in Mali. The job specifically includes the following duties and responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Provide overall administrative management of the project
- Ensure that deliverables are achieved, deadlines met and budgets maintained
- Develop and operate a monitoring system for the project
- Write project reports, compiling results from Mali, Sierra Leone and Guinea
- Organize internal project and outreach meetings
- Organize regional and Malian capacity building activities
- Coordinate internal communications and ensure the work packages interact and work together to deliver project objectives
- Supervise the site team in Mali
- Develop and manage partnerships with Malian organizations
- Provide backstopping to the site team in Mali
- Engage in dialogue with government agencies
- Represent the Consortium in different policy fora and public debates, and alongside partners to publish results from the project
Requirements
- MSc in a relevant discipline such as agriculture, forestry, environment, economics, sociology, business or evaluation; a PhD in the same is desirable
- Good knowledge of African agriculture and ability to understand research and development issues
- At least 5 years’ experience in management of an agricultural project
- Experience in management and implementation of a multi-country project
- Experience in engaging with policy makers at national, regional and international levels
Terms of offer
The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is on regional terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
- A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.
All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org. Applicants should indicate “Application – Project Manager” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until 15th October 2012 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected. We hope to hold interviews in Mali during the last week of October 2012.
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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