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
To support the development of
Information System for Sustainable Land Development (INSTANT) at district and
province level in Papua and South Sumatra. This position will work closely with
RSGIS Specialist, Database Assistant, and IT officer, to build, test and
document the process of INSTANT development, under close collaboration with
relevant scientists, local stakeholders, government officers, and other
potential users.
For a detailed Job Description please visit: HERE
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree preferably on agriculture, forestry, or geography
- At least 3 (three) years of relevant experience
- Experience in working with not-for-profit organization, government institutions and business enterprise
- Research on land use planning, spatial analyses (remote sensing and GIS), database management system, and other relevant researches
Personal
Competencies
- Good experience in managing various type of data (i.e. spatial and non-spatial data) and metadata in some fields of research and development; Preferably had knowledge on spatial database management
- Good experience in conducting field data collection, including FGD and interview with local stakeholders (i.e. government and non-government)
- Good experience on spatial analysis, remote sensing, and GIS
- Computer literate on Windows based-systems including several RS-GIS software, MS Excel, MS Word
- Good understanding of time management
- Strong character, multitasking person and able to work under pressure
- Having interest in receiving feedback from others
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 short-term position and will be for an initial period of 10 (ten) months.
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
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A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against
the listed requirements and salary expectations
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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 RESEARCH ASSISTANT
on Information System for Sustainable Land Development (INSTANT),” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until January 18, 2015
or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected. Please note that only short-listed applicants
meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
