Senior Scientist - Nutrition

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is seeking a Senior Scientist specialized in Nutrition to lead high‑impact research across multiple regions. The role combines scientific leadership, project management, and partnership development to advance natural resource management and nutrition outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance ensuring research concepts and methods meet the highest standards.
• Collaborate with theme coordinators and CIFOR partners to define and implement emerging research activities.
• Write, supervise, and disseminate peer‑reviewed publications and other scientific communications.
• Lead project capacity‑building initiatives, supervise students and junior scientists, and mentor staff.
• Represent CIFOR in national, regional, and global forums on forest governance and nutrition.
• Develop and maintain constructive partnerships with stakeholders and donors.
• Identify and secure additional funding for relevant research areas.
• Plan, monitor, and report on research activities, including budgeting and donor reporting.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in collaborative natural resource management or social‑science research.
• Proven track record in managing multiple projects, budgets, and delivering donor‑funded proposals.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources and write successful grant proposals.
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional international language(s) advantageous.
• Experience working with diverse partners and multidisciplinary teams in developing countries.

Required skills

• Budget development and financial management for research projects.
• Scientific writing and publication preparation.
• Proposal development and fundraising.
• Project coordination across countries and continents.