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Web Content and Social Media Editor
 
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 
Employer: World Agroforestry Centre

About the organization

The World Agroforestry Centre is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. 


As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health. 

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 34 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 

We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

Main purpose of the job

The Web Content and Sosial Media Editor will be a focal point for the content of the Centre’s website and associated social media functions and maintenance of all aspects of the Centre’s internet and intranet sites.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage content for the Centre’s web site
  • Maintain a consistent look and feel throughout the Centre’s websites
  • Implement the social media strategy of the Centre
  • Copy-edit and proofread all web content
  • Keep current with emerging web technologies
  • Track and report on site metrics
  • Work with key team members and colleagues across the Centre
  • Train staff members on website operations and social media involvement
  • Advise colleagues on the best use of online communications.
Qualifications and experience
  • University degree in Information Management, English, Journalism or a related field
  • 3-5 years’ experience managing content and production for high-traffic websites, preferably in an international organization
  • Sound understanding of writing for the web and engaging online audiences
  • Solid experience managing dynamic websites and knowledge of digital trends
  • Perfect English language skills
  • Excellent editorial, communication and organizational skills
  • Wide knowledge of a range of web applications and social media platforms
  • Abilities with content management systems, image-editing software, Windows or Macintosh
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities
  • Experience of external and internal communications in an international context.
Climate Change Scientist
 
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 
Employer: World Agroforestry Centre

About the organization

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. 

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website:www.worldagroforestry.org

About the position

Climate variability and change will exert ever more pressure on agricultural land, potentially restricting the ability of farmers in developing countries, in particular smallholders, to sustain their livelihoods. At the same time there are opportunities related to a changing climate that need to be identified and explored.

Modelling is central to the understanding of interactions and processes involved in climate impact assessment, adaptation and mitigation, and can support improved decision making. 

For ICRAF to successfully address these issues on climate change, ICRAF’s Climate Change Unit is looking to fill the position of a Climate Change Scientist to be based at its Headquarters in Nairobi.

The main purpose of the position is to provide leadership across ICRAF and support other ICRAF units in developing, applying and connecting time series of spatial weather and climate information with spatial information on land use, land use change, watershed hydrology, land health, as well as socio-economic indicators in order to develop tools and models that support better decision making related to the sustainable management of land.

Possible areas of work may include, but are not restricted to:rainfall variability and change at various timescales; spatial scalability of climate-related indicators from plot to watershed to regional; contributing to modelling of landscape hydrology; developing synthetic weather grids from remotely sensed information to feed into crop growth models; contribution to improved crop models (e.g., by including trees into the system); contribution to species distribution models under changing climates; producing projections of climate change impacts on agroforestry systems using different climate scenarios; participation in AGMIP and other MIPs; developing remotely sensed poverty indicators and connecting them to climate information.

Specific Responsibilities
  • Develop and improve modelling tools and methods related to climate and other spatially explicit data to improve decision making at community to international scales.
  • Support the Climate Change Unit in improving its ability to answer research questions related to the connection between climate variability and change and agroforestry and other climate-smart agricultural systems.
  • Collaborate with the Geoinformatics Unit, the Research Methods Group and Knowledge Management in connecting climate and potentially other climate-relevant data to other geospatially explicit information.
  • Coordinate climate change modelling with ICRAF regions and build capacity within ICRAF and its partners where appropriate.
  • Represent ICRAF at national and international fora.
  • Lead and contribute to the publication of original research papers and syntheses of work carried out within ICRAF and with partners.
  • Raise funds related to the Climate Change Unit.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned by the supervisor where pertinent to successfully carrying out the job.
Qualifications and experience
  • At least a PhD in atmospheric science, physical geography, plant ecology, agronomics or other relevant field of science. A post-doc relevant to the field is highly advantageous.
  • Excellent demonstrated programming and modelling skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle large datasets.
  • Relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals at least in the pipeline.
  • Excellent command of English demonstrated by good presenting and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
  • Good networking skills and capacity to work in multicultural teams.
  • Experience with agroforestry systems and a good understanding of social-ecological systems are an advantage.
  • Work experience in a developing country is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of the R programming language is an advantage.

Media and Public Communications Coordinator

Location: 
Nairobi, Kenya
 
Employer: World Agroforestry Centre

About the organization

The World Agroforestry Centre is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. 

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health. 

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 

We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

Main purpose of the job

The Media and Public Communications Coordinator will be the focal point for the media programme of the Centre, evolving and implementing a strategy for media engagement, identifying stories and promoting content to the electronic and print media

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement the Centre’s media strategy to ensure greater stakeholder and public appreciation of the role of agroforestry and Centre research
  • Develop a programme of engagement with local and international media groups
  • Write and pitch press releases in collaboration with Communications Unit and Centre staff
  • Develop and oversee a database of media contacts
  • Cultivate and maintain favourable relationships with the media
  • Respond to press inquiries, arrange interviews, trips, etc. for reporters
  • Assist Science Domains and Regional offices in their press relations
  • Track media hits and maintain the relevant Centre web pages
  • Train Centre staff in media skills as necessary
Qualifications and experience
  • A degree in Journalism or a related field
  • 5 years’ experience in managing a media programme, preferably in an international organization
  • Sound understanding of print and electronic media engagement, especially internationally
  • Demonstrated experience in writing press release and placing stories, locally and internationally
  • Ability to communicate with scientists and recognize newsworthy stories
  • Excellent editorial, communication and organizational skills
  • Perfect English language skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities
  • Experience of external and internal communications in an international context

Internal Auditor

Location: 
Nairobi, Kenya

Employer: World Agroforestry Centre

About the organization

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. 

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are eveloping new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health. 

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 34 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

Main purpose of the job

The Internal Auditor, under the leadership of the Head of Internal Audit will carry out a comprehensive programme of internal auditing with the aim of bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal control systems and governance processes at ICRAF.

Responsibilities

1. Internal Audit Policy Implementation
  • Ensure internal audit activity is in accordance with set policies and procedures.
  • Execute audits of internal controls and Centre activities in accordance with audit programmes.
  • Uphold the highest professional standards and compliance with the guidelines of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
2. Conducting Audits
  • Review activities and programmes to ensure that they are being conducted in a manner that efficiently and effectively meets the objectives of the Centre.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of the risk management function and assist in the continuous development of the same.
  • Examine the effectiveness of all levels of management in the stewardship of the Centre’s resources and their compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Assess and advise on the adequacy of the operating and existing policies and procedures.
  • Review the effectiveness of internal control systems put in place by management and recommend improvements where necessary.
  • Review and report on the Centre’s compliance with various legal frameworks.
  • Ensure adequate and secure filing of the Internal Audit Working Papers.
  • Carry out special audits, investigations or other related audit tasks as directed by the Head of Internal Audit.
3. Reporting
  • Manage auditee/client needs and expectations. Assist in the preparation of a risk-based annual audit plan to be presented to the Director General and the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees for their review and approval.
  • Prepare formal, coherent, concise and timely written audit reports on the audit findings, observations and practical recommendations for areas requiring improvements.
  • Manage the Internal Audit web page and upload useful and relevant content that would be beneficial to general users and the unit as well. Ensure this remains relevant and up-to-date.
4. Unit Administration
  • Manage the audit timesheets and advise on time overruns/savings to ensure effective time management, forming the basis of subsequent internal audit work plans.
  • Select, coach, supervise and appraise temporary staff/interns as and when the unit requires their services.
  • Monitor and report on the unit budget to the Head of Internal Unit.
  • Manage the resources of the unit.
  • Perform any other administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit.
Qualifications and experience
  • University level academic qualification in Accounting, Finance or related fields.
  • Professional qualifications in Internal Auditing, Accounting and Financial Management (CIA, CPA or ACCA or equivalent).
  • Information Systems Auditing qualifications (CISA, CISM, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
  • Experience in auditing is a perquisite with at least 5 years total experience in planning, conducting and reporting on audits and investigations.
  • Sound knowledge of internal control and risk management frameworks and concepts.
  • Good understanding of the ethical framework for internal auditors in relation to workplaces.
  • Highly developed analytical skills.
  • Very good skills in written and verbal communication in English. Should have proven ability to prepare and present clear, logical and succinct written reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to work well in a team.
  • Very good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment.
Terms of offer
 
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women. 

This is a National position and is remunerated on local terms. 

The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period.

How to apply
 
Prepare:
  • A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position, and your salary expectations.
  • Detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae.
  • Names and addresses of three referees, including telephone numbers and email addresses, and fax details, if available.
All correspondence will be via email only addressed to the  Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF):  icrafhru@cgiar.org. 

Applicants should indicate “Internal Auditor” on their email submissions. 

Applications will be considered until Friday, 26 April 2013. 

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted. 

To learn more about us, visit our website:www.worldagroforestry.org