Director, Forests and Livelihoods Programme - CIFOR

Director, Forests and Livelihoods Programme

Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation, and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR has its headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia, and offices in Asia, Africa and South America, CIFOR works in over 30 countries worldwide and has links with researchers in 50 international, regional and national organisations. CIFOR is a member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research.

Closing date: 31 Jan 2010
Location: Indonesia - Bogor

CIFOR is looking for a dynamic and visionary Director for its Forests and Livelihoods programme.

The Director will lead research and outreach on how forests contribute to sustainable livelihoods. The Director will manage a team of scientists to bring together and expand existing research in CIFOR on the role of forest products and services as safety nets and as a means to improve human wellbeing. Current research interests include the contributions of forest products to household income, analysis of value chains in markets for forest products, and policies and institutional arrangements mediating household access to forest products and services.

Principal Accountabilities:
Contribute to the overall leadership of CIFOR as a member of its senior management group.
Provide strategic direction to the Forests and Livelihoods Programme in the development of social science concepts and methods to be deployed across CIFOR’s six priority research domains, and the identification of impact pathways to ensure the relevance of research to target policy arenas and practitioner communities.
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary and multicultural research group with about 30 staff members working at headquarters and at regional or project offices, ensure quality and encourage teamwork. Foster collaboration with other CIFOR research programmes and domains, regional offices and partner organisations.
Represent CIFOR at relevant international forums.
Develop, implement and coordinate global fund-raising strategies.

Requirements:

PhD in a relevant discipline At least 15 years of relevant experience, including research management experience An expert in the current state of knowledge on the role of forests in livelihoods and the potential of forests in improving human wellbeing Proven expertise in leading collaborative research Proven fund-raising record Fluency in English is required while proficiency in other international languages is preferred.
Strong leadership skills and astute management ability, can efficiently manage human resources and administrative matters.
Dynamic, forward thinking and creative with high ethical standards.
A strategic planner with sound analytical ability and good judgment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively and positively interact with people in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment. Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning, and is committed to staff development.

Terms of Appointment

The appointment will be for an initial period of three years. An extension is possible. Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience. Benefits include relocation, education subsidy, housing allowance, paid annual home leave travel, a pension scheme, life and
health insurance package and a vehicle for business and personal use.
The salary is paid in US dollars.

The position will be based in Bogor, Indonesia.

How to applyApplications will be accepted until a candidate is identified. All applications will
be acknowledged, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All correspondence will be held in confidence.

Please send a letter of interest with your curriculum vita to:

Human Resources Department, CIFOR,

cifor-hr@cgiar.org