Scientific Financial Governance Specialist

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is seeking a senior scientist to provide scientific guidance on financial governance of forest and natural-resource research. The role ensures research concepts and methods meet the highest scientific standards, collaborates with CIFOR theme leaders, and leads publications and capacity-building initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance ensuring research meets up-to-date scientific standards.
• Collaborate with CIFOR theme coordinators to define and implement emerging research activities.
• Write, supervise, and disseminate scientific publications and communications.
• Lead project capacity-building initiatives and mentor junior scientists and students.
• Represent CIFOR in national, regional, and global forums on forest governance.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders and pursue additional research funding.
• Plan, monitor, and report on research activities, including budgeting and donor reporting.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline with experience in collaborative natural-resource management or social-science research.
• Proven track record of managing budgets and meeting financial objectives across multiple projects.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated success in resource mobilization, fundraising, and proposal development.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional international language(s) an advantage.
• Experience working with multiple partners and conducting research/fieldwork in developing countries.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to collaborative improvement.