Senior Scientist – Landscape Ecology

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead landscape ecology research in Kenya and across the region. This senior role combines scientific leadership, project management, and partnership development to advance sustainable natural‑resource management.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance and ensure research concepts and methods meet the highest standards.
• Collaborate with theme coordinators and CIFOR teams to define and implement emerging research activities.
• Write, supervise, and disseminate peer‑reviewed publications and other scientific communications.
• Lead project budgeting, financial monitoring, and donor reporting.
• Mentor junior scientists, supervise students and staff, and build project capacity.
• Represent CIFOR in national, regional, and global forums on forest governance.
• Develop and maintain constructive partnerships with stakeholders and pursue additional research funding.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., ecology, environmental science, natural‑resource management).
• Proven experience in collaborative natural‑resource management or social‑science research, preferably across multiple regions.
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated success in budget management and securing donor funding.
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional international language(s) an advantage.
• Experience working with multiple partners and conducting fieldwork in developing countries.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills