Green Jobs

VACANCY: Communications Specialist/Science Writer

2011-10-10T18:01:00.000-07:00

If you can take over and develop a programme of scientific communication for an international research and development centre, then you are the person we are looking for. Working with an expert communications team, this position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with preeminent scientists in the area of agroforestry to make the impact of their work known throughout the world. The

VACANCY: Asia Program Assistant -Environmental Leadership & Training Initiative

2011-09-20T04:25:00.001-07:00

Asia Program Assistant - Indonesia Environmental Leadership & Training Initiative Job Description General PurposeThe Environmental Leadership & Training Initiative (ELTI), a joint program of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (F&ES) and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), seeks a talented and energetic Assistant for its Asia Program. ELTI contributes to the

FAO, UNDP seeks candidates for several project positions

2011-07-26T16:45:00.001-07:00

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) are seeking to fill several project positions with the UN-REDD Programme, ranging from young professionals to a senior position as Programme Coordinator (UN-REDD Country implementation). Check out the Vacancies page at www.un-redd.org for more details on the following positions: Programme Coordinator (

EMPLOYMENT: ILC Communications Specialist Consultant

2011-07-16T03:47:00.001-07:00

The International Land Coalition (ILC) is a global alliance of civil society and intergovernmental organisations working together to promote secure and equitable access to and control over land for poor women and men through advocacy, dialogue, knowledge sharing and capacity building. ILC currently has a vacancy for the position of Communications Specialist Consultant. The Communications

EMPLOYMENT: Post-Doctoral Social Anthropologist, CGIAR Challenge Program on Water and Food

2011-07-16T03:42:00.001-07:00

Working closely with the Challenge Program on Water and Food (CPWF) Volta Basin Leader, the Post-Doctoral Social Anthropologist will provide social science perspectives, methodologies and analysis to the coordination and change project of the Volta Basin Development Challenge (VBDC) Program. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Design and conduct social process research in the context of the VBDC in

PostDocs at ICCG

2011-07-14T00:27:00.001-07:00

The International Center for Climate Governance (ICCG) - a joint initiative of the Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) and the Fondazione Giorgio Cini - encourages to submit applications for two six-month visiting research positions for Phd Students or PostDocs. Research activities will be carried out in ICCG's offices, based on the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy. ICCG research

WWF Indonesia seeks Director of Finance and Administration (Due: July 20, 2011)

2011-07-09T00:07:00.001-07:00

WWF Indonesia seeks Director of Finance and Administration The Director will supervise five teams, including Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology and General Support. The preferred candidate shall have a proven track record and experience in financial management in similar size and/or type organization with exceptional management, communication, and leadership skills. S

About WWF

2011-07-09T00:02:00.000-07:00

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is the world largest independent conservation organization, with 5 million supporters and a global network of 29 National Organizations, 25 program offices and 6 associates. WWF has operated in Indonesia since early1960s and became a national office in 1998. WWF Indonesia aims to conserve Indonesia's biodiversity for the well-being of existing and future

VACANCY: General Support Manager

2011-07-09T00:00:00.001-07:00

WWF-Indonesia is an independent member of WWF, the global organization, a network of WWF organizations and affiliates operating in close to 100 countries worldwide. It is an independent foundation registered under Indonesia law. In carrying out its conservation work, WWF- Indonesia has 25 project offices in 17 provinces. This organization works with local government through practical field

EMPLOYMENT: IFPRI Research Fellow, Democratic Republic of Congo Strategy Support Program (Deadline: August 1, 2011)

2011-07-08T21:02:00.001-07:00

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow and Leader of its country strategy support program in Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) for a two year, fixed-term, exempt renewable appointment. The position will be based in Kinshasa, DRC and reports to the Director of the Development Strategy and Governance

EMPLOYMENT: Post-doctoral researcher, BioDIVA, Institute of Environmental Planning (Deadline: July 25, 2011)

2011-07-08T20:59:00.001-07:00

The research group BioDIVA at the Institute of Environmental Planning seeks to appoint a Post-doctoral researcher for the next possible date until January 2014. BioDIVA is funded by the BMBF within the framework of social-ecological research and research for sustainability (SÖF/ FONA). The research group examines and develops methods for the generation of transformation knowledge to achieve and

EMPLOYMENT: Postdoc Position on Modeling Agrarian and Population Dynamics In the Philippines

2011-07-08T20:56:00.001-07:00

The 'Modeling Agrarian and Population Dynamics In the Philippines' (MAPDIP) project is a four-year project started in January 2011. This project is lead by Nicolas Dendoncker (FUNDP, geography), Sabine Henry (FUNDP, geography) and Marjolein Visser (ULB, agroecology). This project seeks to gain a broad understanding of the current dynamics of deforestation and farming practices in selected areas

CIFOR seeks a Scientist, Global Comparative Study on REDD+

2011-07-04T07:43:00.001-07:00

The Scientist's research will contribute to the development of policy-relevant conclusions on institutional design for specific country and regional contexts. The Scientist's work will be integrated and supported by the GCS-REDD+national REDD+ strategies component and will be attached to the Forests and Governance Programme. The Scientist will be responsible to the programme director and under

VACANCY: CIFOR Representative for its Eastern and Southern Africa Region

2011-07-04T07:39:00.001-07:00

CIFOR is looking for a CIFOR Representative for its Eastern and Southern Africa Region The CIFOR Representative in Eastern and Southern Africa will facilitate the efficient and effective implementation of CIFOR's global programme at the regional level. The Representative will work closely with the research division, our technical and administrative support divisions and their counterparts at

VACANCY: Agricultural/Natural Resource Economist

2011-07-02T05:05:00.001-07:00

If you love research for development, then profitability and benefits of agroforestry innovations is a very interesting area for you. Southern Africa has exciting opportunities for such work. Working from Lilongwe in Malawi, you can guide our work in the following ways: 1. Strategic research & development Conceptualize, design and conduct research and development activities that will inform

VACANCY: Management Services Leader

2011-06-15T20:29:00.001-07:00

The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre's work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working

EMPLOYMENT: CIMMYT Scientist or Senior Scientist, Adoption and Impact Assessment Economist

2011-06-15T20:10:00.001-07:00

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) seeks a highly qualified agricultural economist to join our international team of scientists working on improving the livelihoods of maize and wheat farmers in the developing world. As a member of the CIMMYT Socioeconomics Program and in collaboration with public, private, local and international partners, you will undertake strategic

EMPLOYMENT: CIFOR Senior Scientist, Landscape Ecologist

2011-06-15T20:08:00.001-07:00

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR is one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), headquartered in Bogor, Indonesia, and with offices in Asia, Africa and

Vacancy: Director, CIAT Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility Research Area

2011-06-15T20:03:00.001-07:00

The Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF) Research Area of CIAT operates as an integral part of the CIAT research program and is housed at the ICRAF Campus, Nairobi, Kenya. The goal of TSBF is to contribute to human welfare and environmental conservation in the tropics by developing adoptable and suitable soil management practices that integrate the biological, chemical and socioeconomic

About CATIE

2011-03-13T15:42:00.000-07:00

The Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza, (CATIE) is a regional institution which carries out research, provides higher education and implements pilot development projects in the fields of agroforestry (with cocoa, coffee and silvopastoral systems), ecological agriculture, forest and biodiversity and various other related fields in Mesoamerica and other countries in Latin

Vacancy: Economist at ICRAF Kenya

2011-03-13T01:34:00.000-08:00

World Agroforestry Centre are looking for a Kenyan national who has experience in conducting strategic research in at least one of the following areas: value chain analysis, enterprise development, quality assurance systems, and/or innovative extension approaches. The job specifically includes the following duties and responsibilities: Due date: 25 March 2011 1. Conduct research focusing on

VACANCY: Interdisciplinary Scientist at ICRAF-CATIE

2011-03-10T15:45:00.001-08:00

ICRAF and CATIE have created a new position for an ICRAF scientist to be based at CATIE to forge closer links amongst the two institutions through the development of joint agroforestry research. The position involves the following overall remit and specific tasks. The overall remit is to lead the development and implementation of a coherent joint agroforestry research programme that realises

Vacancy: Data Management Assistant

2011-03-09T04:02:00.000-08:00

OPEN POSITION AT ICRAF – MVP (Milleneum Village Project) KISUMU Responsible for: Compilation, entry and analysis of data Specific Duties and Responsibilities: General organization for data collection activities in the field; Development of system templates for data entry for various studies, entry, proofing and cleaning of data; Organizing data management and

Vacancy: Regional Finance Manager for ICRAF in Africa

2011-03-03T23:21:00.000-08:00

World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) are looking for a Regional Finance Manager for ICRAF-West and Central Africa region to be based in the ICRAF-WCA Regional Office in Yaounde, Cameroon. The selected candidate will be required to travel within the region to the country offices and occasional international travel. The position will report directly to the Regional Coordinator ICRAF-WCA while

Chain of Custody Coordinator at Rainforest Alliance

2010-09-06T18:11:00.000-07:00

Title: Chain of Custody Coordinator More about Rainforest Alliance The Chain of Custody (CoC) Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and managing the execution of SmartWood CoC Certification services for new and existing SmartWood clients in the Asia-Pacific region. S/he will be directly involved in all aspects of CoC Certification assessment and audits, including scheduling,