Research Assistant: Land Restoration and Agroforestry Scaling

Reference number: 202436
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Elgeyo Marakwet, Kilifi, Kwale or Narok, Kenya
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

Overview

The position aims to enable effective implementation of integrated restoration livelihood and carbon projects in Kenya. The job holder will support in undertaking action research, setting up demonstration, managing rural resource centers; training lead farmers on agroforestry and land management related topics; and supporting monitoring and evaluation activities in the area of operation (County in Kenya).

Duties and responsibilities

1.Extension Support:

·Provide technical trainings, field demonstrations/trials and other
support to IPs and lead farmers on agroforestry and other land management
practices

·Set up and or manage rural resource centers for supply of quality
seedlings, demonstrations and information

·Provide technical trainings and other support to IPs and lead farmers on
soil & water conservation and climate smart production practices and
techniques.

2.   Research support:

·Facilitate and support action research and co-learning activities (with
IPs, lead farmers and other stakeholders)

·Collect, analyse and summarize research data, and assist / prepare,
manuals, guidelines, training and workshop reports

·Contribute to writing of technical reports, scientific articles and case
studies.

3.Monitoring, evaluation
and learning:

·Support PMEL processes working, build the capacity of the implementing
partners and lead farmers in tree tracking

·Support implementation of baseline, uptake surveys and impact assessment
data collection and complementary qualitative follow-up assessments.

4.Programme management.

·Support production of project implementation plans and progress reports

·Support organization of workshops and field visits.

Requirements

·Diploma/BSc in Agriculture, Forestry, or any Natural Resources Management
related discipline

·Three (3) years in similar position

·Ability to use computerized data collection tools

·Basic knowledge of MS Office: Excel, Word, PPT

·Good writing skills

·Experience in agricultural research and development is an advantage

·Driving license (motorbike).

Education, knowledge and experience

•Diploma/BSc in Agriculture, Forestry, or any Natural Resources Management related discipline
•Three (3) years in similar position
•Ability to use computerized data collection tools
•Basic knowledge of MS Office: Excel, Word, PPT
•Good writing skills
•Experience in agricultural research and development is an advantage
•Driving license (motorbike).

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 in partner offices in any of the four counties Elgeyo Marakwet, Kilifi, Kwale or Narok CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.

Application process

The application deadline is 01 Aug 2024
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.