World Agroforestry Centre are looking for a Kenyan national who has experience in conducting strategic research in at least one of the following areas: value chain analysis, enterprise development, quality assurance systems, and/or innovative extension approaches. The job specifically includes the following duties and responsibilities:
Due date: 25 March 2011
1. Conduct research focusing on
· Value chain analysis for agroforestry tree products,
· Consumer studies,
· Standards and certification,
· Enterprise development, and/or
· Innovative extension approaches
2. Project development and fundraising
3. Supervise graduate students
4. Initiate and manage partnerships with a range of different national and international stakeholders (public sector, private sector, NGOs, etc.)
Requirements
· Citizen of Kenya
· PhD, Agricultural Economics or a related Social Science,
· Strong publications record, including peer-reviewed journal articles
· Research experience in developing countries on at least one of the following themes, i.e. value chain analysis, consumer studies, standards and certification, enterprise development or innovative extension approaches.
· Skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
· Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
· Strong English skills, both written and spoken
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
· A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
· A detailed curriculum vitae
· The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.
All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit , World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru[a]cgiar.org and should indicate “Application for Economist/Social Scientist” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until 25 March 2011 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
