Web Content and Social Media Editor
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employer: World Agroforestry Centre
About the organizationThe 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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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