About our organization
The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or 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 34 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.
About the position
Under the guidance of EMU Leader,
Research Assistant provides assistance to research works in thematic program
and regular research activities to ensure high quality, accuracy and
consistency of the research.
For a detailed Job Description please visit http://worldagroforestry.org/regions/southeast_asia /careers
Requirements
·
Bachelor degree in the subjects related to
natural resources/ environment / earth sciences, e.g. Forestry, Agriculture,
and Biology.
· Have sufficient experience in working in the field
· Have at least 2 years experience in
technical and research activities related to carbon measurement, biodiversity, and agroforestry
Personal
Competencies
· Have a good command of English and
Indonesian
· Able to work independently as well as
being a team player
·
Have a skill
in communication among different levels of stakeholders
·
Well organized; able to meet
deadlines
·
Excellent interpersonal skills
and ability to work well in multicultural teams
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 is a national position and will be for an initial period of 2 (two) years, renewable subject to 3 (three) 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
- Detail curriculum vitae, including 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) Southeast Asia Regional
Office via email: icrafsea-hr@cgiar.org and should indicate “Application
for Biophysics Research Assistant” on their application letters and email
submissions.
Applications will be considered until November 27, 2014
or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected. Please note that only short-listed applicants
meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
