The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation, and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. With headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia and offices in Asia, Africa and South America, CIFOR works in over 30 countries worldwide and has links with researchers in 50 international, regional and national organisations. CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research).

CIFOR is looking for an Impact Assessment Scientist to conduct
Natural Resources Impact Assessment, Monitoring and Reporting

Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the strategic planning and prioritisation of research investments
2. Assist scientists with grant proposal development, plan their research so as to achieve greatest possible impact.
3. Work closely with programme directors and researchers to ensure robust design stage and to clarify impact pathways, suggest means and approaches to maximize any multiplier impacts, and conduct ex ante impact assessment.
4. Design impact tracking and monitoring protocols to ensure that project/research impacts are well documented and eventually adequately assessed and ensure compliance with centre mission and project objectives.
5. Contribute to the input of CIFOR to CGIAR and partner organisation impact assessments.
6. Support preparation of centre documents such as the medium-term plan, annual plans and impact studies.
7. Contribute to the centre's research and training on impact assessment.

Supervision and Location

• The scientist, impact assessment will be under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director General and will work closely with the three programme directors, domain leaders, regional coordinators, and the Programme Development Unit (PDU) that coordinates and analyses CIFOR’s fund raising efforts. In addition, the impact assessment scientist will have professional contact with CIFOR scientists.
• The position will be based at CIFOR Head Office in Bogor, Indonesia and the appointee must be prepared to travel to cooperating countries and research sites.
• This is an internationally recruited position.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum qualification is a PhD in impact assessment or a relevant area such as forestry, microeconomics, rural development, and natural resources management.
• Between five to eight years work experience in impact assessment, including three years in a research and development institution and three years with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with designing impact assessment protocols, monitoring, evaluation and up-to-date knowledge of impact assessment methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Application Process

• Applications will be considered until a candidate is hired. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
• Applications should include a covering letter, a detailed CV, and the names and contact information including phone and e-mail of three or more professional referees and sen by e-mail to:

Human Resources Department, CIFOR,
cifor-hr@cgiar.org
(Please indicate the position in the email subject line)

To learn more about CIFOR and living in Indonesia, please visit our web site at: http://www.cifor.cgiar.org 

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. We believe staff diversity contributes to excellence.