*Scientist, Biodiversity and Forests – Cameroon needed at the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF)*

• Yaoundé Cameroon
• Posted 4 days ago
• Deadline: 25 March 2025
• Partner: CIFOR-ICRAF

CIFOR-ICRAF

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CIFOR-ICRAF implements several projects related to biodiversity and central African forests. To carry out all these projects, CIFOR-ICRAF must have a sufficient staff in quantity and quality composed of high-level scientists internationally and nationally recruited, Research officers and research assistants. We are therefore looking for a nationally recruited scientist who will work with the CIFOR-ICRAF research team in project management, research design, data collection and analysis, knowledge production, and stakeholder engagement.

Duties and responsibilities

• Project management/management:
• Plan and monitor projects especially for research and follow up the LAO with the OFAC consortium members,
• Co-supervise consultants and interns involved in the implementation of OFAC-CE project.
• Develop and contribute to the preparation of donor reports,
• Coordinate the organization of workshops, meetings, and virtual discussions.
• Research design, data collection and analysis:
• Conduct research with CIFOR-ICRAF team in partnership with national and international universities, especially within OFAC-CE project,
• Contribute to the development of detailed methodologies for data collection and analysis,
• Contribute to the organization of CIFOR scientific hosted events,
• Contribute to the design of complementary studies on topics identified by stakeholders on biodiversity resources management in central Africa,
• Provide GIS preliminary expertise for the project as needed.
• Promote the use of knowledge in the operating methods of targeted stakeholders and in the development, implementation of public policies in Central Africa,
• Update the website scientific information on forest and biodiversity
• Resource mobilization:
• Contribute to proposal writing and fund-raising activities.
• Finance management:
• Manage projects’ resources as needed by CIFOR’s procedures and regulations.

Requirements

• PhD in Forestry, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related fields
• At least 5 years of research experience in biodiversity, forestry or conservation.
• Interesting background on monitoring biodiversity or forest ecosystem management,
• Understanding principles, practices and policies for preserving species, ecosystems and genetic diversity.
• Familiarity with practices balancing human needs and forest health, such as selective logging and reforestation
• Understanding the benefits forests provide, including carbon sequestration, water cycling and soil conservation
• Skills in data collection, analysis and reporting on biodiversity and forest management.
• Participation in international projects or policy development.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (R, GIS, etc.)
• Good understanding of policy and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with project management and funding.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.
• Basic knowledge on gender issues and gender-sensitive research and project development.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Education, knowledge and experience

• PhD in Forestry, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related fields
• At least 5 years of research experience in biodiversity, forestry or conservation.
• Interesting background on monitoring biodiversity or forest ecosystem management,
• Understanding principles, practices and policies for preserving species, ecosystems and genetic diversity.
• Familiarity with practices balancing human needs and forest health, such as selective logging and reforestation
• Understanding the benefits forests provide, including carbon sequestration, water cycling and soil conservation
• Skills in data collection, analysis and reporting on biodiversity and forest management.
• Participation in international projects or policy development.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (R, GIS, etc.)
• Good understanding of policy and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with project management and funding.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.
• Basic knowledge on gender issues and gender-sensitive research and project development.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Terms and conditions

• This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
• The duty station will be Yaoundé, Cameroon.
  

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