Senior Scientist – Silviculture

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to lead silviculture research. The role involves providing scientific guidance, supervising research outputs, and representing the institute in national and global forums.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance ensuring research concepts and methods meet the highest standards.
• Collaborate with theme coordinators to define and implement emerging research activities.
• Write, supervise and disseminate scientific publications and communications.
• Lead capacity‑building initiatives and mentor junior scientists, students and staff.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders and represent CIFOR in forest governance forums.
• Identify and secure additional research funding and manage project budgets.
• Plan, monitor and report on research activities, including donor reporting.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline with a strong record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Experience in collaborative natural resource management or social‑science research across multiple regions.
• Proven ability to develop and manage project budgets and secure donor funding.
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional international language(s) an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience working in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams and with multiple partners in developing countries.