Senior Scientist – Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Measurement

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is seeking an experienced senior scientist to lead carbon and greenhouse‑gas measurement research. The role involves providing scientific guidance, supervising publications, and building capacity across multiple projects and regions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance ensuring research concepts and methods meet the highest standards and reflect up‑to‑date scientific approaches.
• Collaborate with theme coordinators and CIFOR partners to define and implement research activities in emerging interest areas.
• Write, supervise and coordinate scientific publications and other communications.
• Lead project capacity‑building initiatives, supervise students and staff, and mentor junior scientists.
• Represent CIFOR in national, regional and global forums related to forest governance.
• Develop and maintain constructive 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 a strong record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Extensive experience in collaborative natural‑resource management or social‑science research, including multi‑country project management.
• Proven ability to develop and manage budgets for multiple projects and meet financial objectives.
• Demonstrated success in resource mobilisation, fundraising and proposal development.
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional international language(s) an advantage.
• Experience working with multiple partners, coordinating fieldwork in developing countries, and thriving in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams.