INTERNATIONALLY RECRUITED STAFF (IRS)

INTERNATIONALLY RECRUITED STAFF (IRS) CIFOR-ICRAF About the Opportunity The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is seeking accomplished Scientists, Senior Scientists, and Post Doctoral Fellows to join our global research mission. CIFOR drives positive change in developing countries by generating evidence-based research that informs forest policy and practice, advancing human wellbeing, environmental protection, and social equity. As one of 15 CGIAR Consortium research centers with headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia, and offices spanning Asia, Africa, and South America, we offer an exceptional platform for impactful scientific work. We welcome expressions of interest from qualified professionals specializing in any of these thematic areas: Environmental Economics and Value Chains, Financial Governance, Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT), Land and Forest Tenure Reforms, Macroeconomics, Biomass, Biometrics, Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Measurement, Human Demography and Epidemiology, Nutrition, Landscape Ecology, Silviculture, Soil Science, Environmental History, and Senior Gender Expertise. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will provide scientific direction to ensure research concepts and methodologies meet the highest contemporary standards. You will work collaboratively with theme coordinators and leaders to define and execute research initiatives in emerging areas. Your responsibilities include authoring and overseeing scientific publications, leading capacity-building efforts, mentoring junior scientists and students, and representing CIFOR in national, regional, and international forums. You will cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders, identify and secure additional research funding, plan and monitor research activities including budget oversight, and coordinate or contribute to donor reporting requirements. What We're Looking For You must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and bring substantial experience in collaborative natural resource management or social science research. For more senior positions, you should demonstrate the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with expertise spanning more than one geographic region and cross-continental experience. You will have a proven track record developing and managing budgets across multiple projects while meeting critical financial targets. An established publication record in peer-reviewed journals is essential. You must demonstrate concrete success in resource mobilization, fundraising, and proposal development, with senior positions requiring conceptual leadership and a history of securing donor funding. You are fluent in spoken and written English, with proficiency in additional international languages highly valued. You have worked effectively with diverse partners and contributed to research and fieldwork across developing countries. You thrive in multicultural, multidisciplinary research environments with strong interpersonal and communication abilities. You are committed to information sharing, continuous improvement, and collaborative learning within constructive feedback frameworks. Compensation and Application Details We offer competitive remuneration in US dollars aligned with your qualifications and experience. The application deadline is January 1, 2027. We will acknowledge receipt of all applications and contact only candidates selected for further consideration.