Senior Scientist - Land and Forest Tenure Reforms

About the role

ICRAF (World Agroforestry Centre) is recruiting a Senior Scientist in Kampala, Uganda, to support research on land and forest tenure reforms. The role involves scientific guidance, supervision of researchers and students, partnership building and research planning.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance so that research concepts and methods meet high scientific standards and reflect current methods.
• Collaborate with theme coordinators and leaders within CIFOR to define and implement research in emerging areas.
• Write and supervise publications and other scientific communications.
• Lead or supervise project capacity-building initiatives and mentor junior project scientists.
• Represent CIFOR in national, regional and global forums on forest governance when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders and lead the search for additional funding.
• Plan and monitor research activities, including financing, and lead or coordinate donor reporting.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in collaborative natural resource management or social science research.
• Publications record, especially in peer-reviewed journals, is required.
• Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization, fundraising and proposal writing; scientist positions also need conceptual leadership in fundraising and a track record of securing donor funding.
• Fluent spoken and written English; an international language is an advantage.
• Experience working with multiple partners and in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams, including research and fieldwork in developing countries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.