Vacancy: Marketing Specialist – WCA
About
our 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.
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.
Activities in the West and
Central Africa Region (WCA) are carried out in the Sahel, Upper Guinea and in
the Humid Tropics Zones. The Regional Office is located in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
The Humid Tropics Zone (WCA/HT) has offices in Cameroon, the Democratic
Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire.
The node’s activities focus
on participatory tree domestication of high-value indigenous fruit trees and
medicinal plants with particular emphasis on marketing of derived products.
ICRAF is looking for a
scientist, specialized in marketing to be based in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
To
learn more about our organization, please visit our website:www.worldagroforestry.org
The
position
Under the direct supervision
of the Regional Coordinator, the incumbent will have the following
responsibilities:
·
Lead marketing research activities in the WCA region, including
value chain and sector analysis of fruits, nuts, medicinal and other tree
products, studies of consumer demand and inter-regional trade
·
Provide guidance in monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment
of agroforestry tree product marketing activities, such as market information
systems, collective action and post-harvest processing
·
Lead and coordinate a team of people conducting research and
development activities on the marketing of agroforestry tree products in the WCAregion
·
Development of marketing strategies and approaches, preparation
of research proposals, conception and implementation of marketing studies,
publishing results, etc.
·
Initiate and manage networks and partnerships with relevant
stakeholders
·
Liaise with the Global Researcher Priority Leader in charge of
marketing for the development of any research programme
·
Supervise graduate students in marketing research
·
Assist the Regional Coordinator in steering and managing
specific projects
Qualifications
& Experience
·
PhD in marketing, agribusiness, economics, or a related
discipline
·
Minimum 5 years’ experience in marketing research on tree or
other agricultural products, with a track record of scientific publications
·
Proficiency in English in speaking and writing is required.
Proficiency in French is required
·
Strong skills in conceptualization, communication and reporting
·
Demonstrable competence in the use of computers and data
analysis software
·
Working experience in West and Central Africa Region is an asset
·
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and a multicultural
environment
·
Willing to travel frequently across the region
Terms
of offer
The World Agroforestry Centre
is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive
working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and
strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This position is on
International terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years,
renewable subject to nine (9) months’ probation period, assessment of
performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.
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), P O Box
30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org. All applicants should
indicate “Marketing Specialist-WCA” on their application letters and email
submissions.
Applications will be
considered until 26 July 2012 or until a suitable candidate is identified and
selected.
Please note that only
short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.