R4D/VS/CPRA/01/14)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) invite applications for the position of Cocoa Production Specialist and REDD+ Advisor.
IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical regions of the world. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.
SNV Netherlands Development Organization is an international non-profit organization currently working in 38 of the poorest countries around the world, with an aim of alleviating poverty through sustainable and locally-led development. With over 1,000 professionals worldwide, working in the agriculture, renewable energy and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors, SNV is constantly evolving and implementing innovative sustainable models to reduce global poverty and achieve the core goal of positively impacting the lives of 15 million people by 2015. SNV has been active in Cameroon since 50 years. Please visit http://www.snvworld.org for more information.
IITA and SNV seek a highly motivated individual with several years of experience in research and extension in sustainable cocoa production and in REDD+ matters. The candidate will join the team of the the Cameroon Cocoa-Eco Project, a project that intends to enhance local capacity in sustainable cocoa farming through the introduction of innovations with emphasis on cocoa sustainability through intensification and diversification. The project will concurrently contribute to efforts in mitigating climate change threats to cocoa production, enhancing carbon sequestration and linking cocoa farming to the REDD+ mechanism.
Position/Responsibilities
The Cocoa Production and REDD+ Advisor will be supervised by IITA-Cameroon Country Representative and SNV Cameroon Cocoa-Eco Project Manager. This is an appointment with IITA but time is split at 60% with IITA and 40% with SNV. The successful candidate will undertake the following tasks:
- Assist IITA Country Representative and SNV Cocoa-Eco Project Manager in project management and execution.
- Advise and enhance the capacity of SNV staff in sustainable cocoa production and in REDD+ matters.
- Liaise with IITA REDD+ focal scientist based in Kinshasa, DR Congo and SNV REDD+ team in Cameroon.
- Liaise with IITA and SNV staff in the execution of activities as in the project logical framework.
- Prepare and submit timely semi-annual reports.
- Lead and contribute where needed to project publications.
- Participate actively in resource mobilization for other projects/activities.
- Undertake any other duty as requested by the supervisors.
Educational Qualifications:
MSc or PhD in natural resources management, agronomy or related disciplines.
Core Competencies:
- Excellent knowledge and skills in sustainable cocoa production, including integrated crop production and management, cocoa intensification and diversification, and occupational health and safety.
- Established connections with cocoa stakeholders in Cameroon.
- Good knowledge and experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation, including REDD+.
- Excellent organizational and networking skills.
- Excellent project management and report writing skills.
- Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
- Excellent spoken and written English and French.
Duty station: IITA-Cameroon and SNV offices in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
General information: The appointment is for two years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Applications: Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate's background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/irs-online-application
Closing Date: 7 February 2014
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date:
Friday, February 7, 2014
Type of contract:
Other
http://www.iita.org/irs-online-application
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