Senior Scientist – Land and Forest Tenure Reforms

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is seeking a senior scientist to lead research on land and forest tenure reforms. The role involves providing scientific guidance, building partnerships, and representing CIFOR in national and global forums.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance ensuring research concepts and methods meet the highest standards.
• Collaborate with CIFOR 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 and students.
• Represent CIFOR in national, regional, and global forest governance forums.
• Develop and maintain constructive partnerships with stakeholders.
• Identify and secure additional research funding and lead donor reporting.
• Plan, monitor, and manage research activities and budgets.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline with a strong record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Extensive experience in collaborative natural resource management or social‑science research.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects across regions and continents.
• Successful experience developing and managing project budgets.
• Demonstrated track record in resource mobilisation, fundraising, and proposal development.
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional international language(s) an advantage.
• Experience working with multiple partners and conducting fieldwork in developing countries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams.