Environmental Economics Scientist – Value Chains

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is seeking an Environmental Economics Scientist to lead research on value chains that link forests, agriculture and livelihoods. Based in Nairobi, the role will support the Centre’s mission to promote sustainable land‑use through rigorous, interdisciplinary science.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance to ensure research concepts, methods and analyses meet the highest scientific standards.
• Collaborate with theme coordinators and CIFOR partners to design and implement research in emerging areas.
• Lead the preparation, supervision and dissemination of peer‑reviewed publications and other scientific communications.
• Supervise and mentor junior scientists, students and staff, fostering capacity‑building initiatives.
• Represent CIFOR in national, regional and global forums on forest governance.
• Develop and maintain constructive partnerships with stakeholders, donors and research institutions.
• Identify and secure additional research funding; lead proposal development and donor reporting.
• Plan, monitor and manage research budgets and project timelines.

Required profile

• PhD in environmental economics, natural resource management, social science or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in collaborative natural‑resource research and multi‑country projects.
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated success in budget management and fundraising for research programmes.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Experience working with multicultural, multidisciplinary teams in developing‑country contexts.

Required skills

• Advanced scientific writing and communication.
• Project and financial management.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
• Fundraising and donor proposal development.