CIFOR Career : Research officer, REDD+ and Livelihoods, Bogor

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Research officer, REDD+ and Livelihoods (1343)
Bogor, Indonesia

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a nonprofit, global facility dedicated to advancing human well-being, environmental conservation and equity. Our research and expert analysis help shape effective policy, improve the management of tropical forests and address the needs and perspectives of people who depend on forests for their livelihoods.

CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR Consortium and leads the CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry. Our work contributes to all four of CGIAR’s goals: reducing rural poverty, increasing food security, improving human health and nutrition, and ensuring more sustainable management of natural resources.

Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, with offices in Asia, Africa and South America.
CIFOR is looking for a research officer,
REDD+ and Livelihoods

Overview
One of CIFOR’s core research themes is on enhancing the role of forests in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Forests and Livelihoods Portfolio is one of three portfolios at CIFOR that contribute to this research theme.

The research officer will be part of a climate research team and will support scientists in the Livelihoods Portfolio. He/she will perform a variety of tasks contributing to both research and project management.

Duties and responsibilities
1) Research:

• Assist the leader of Module 2 in coordinating overall fieldwork and research at 23 study sites in six countries
• Participate in the Research Design and Editorial Committee
• Manage databases in Access and MS Excel
• Assist in managing the Survey of Project Implementation database
• Conduct statistical analysis, background literature searches, and writing to support the preparation of M2 research results/reports/presentations
• Check and clean data in collaboration with country teams
• Serve as lead author for one or two publications
• Co-supervise a research assistant
• Conduct research interviews as required
• Coordinate with the project administrator to ensure all M2 lists are up to date
• Manage data requests from heads of country teams
• Participate in fieldwork as required
• Maintain regular communications with proponents, key stakeholders and partners. These may include local and national government agencies, environment and development organizations, social advocacy NGOs, private companies, and donor organizations
• Assist in other research activities as required.

2) Project management (in collaboration with the project administrator):

• Manage Memoranda of Cooperation governing relations with REDD+ collaborators 
• Assist in reporting to donors
• Manage Module 2 data sharing and confidentiality agreements and update as necessary.
• Assist in organizing international/regional/national workshops, trainings or field work as required
• Take minutes of meetings and do translations
• Other project management activities as required.

Education, experience, technical skills and competencies

• Master’s degree in social sciences, economics, forestry or environmental sciences 
• Strong skills in quantitative/statistical analysis required
• Familiarity with MS Access and other statistical software (Excel)
• Minimum of one year of working experience in international organizations preferred but not essential
• Good English language skills, both oral and written, are essential
• Familiarity with forests and climate change/REDD+ is helpful but not required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to work in a team.

Personal attributes and competencies

• Competent in personal organization and priority setting, with the ability to work effectively under time pressure and manage multiple priorities 
• Demonstrates initiative, capable of working independently and as an effective team player
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment
• Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and individuals.

Terms and conditions

• This is a nationally recruited position. CIFOR offers a competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience. 
• The initial contract is for 2 years with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of this position, and available resources. The position is based in Bogor, Indonesia.

Application process

• The application deadline is 3 January 2014. 
• We will acknowledge all applications however will contact only short-listed candidates.

Please send your letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three referees, to:

Human Resources Department, CIFOR To apply, please visit our career page at: cifor.org/careers