The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is an international research and global knowledge institution committed to conserving forests and improving the livelihoods of people in the tropics. 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 organizations. CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research).

CIFOR is looking for a: Partner Research / Consultant

The Consultant will be concentrating on silviculture and forest management and would work under one of the three components of the small-scale tree planting project, entitled “Strengthening Rural Institutions to Support Livelihoods Security for Smallholders Involved in Industrial Tree-planting Programs in Vietnam & Indonesia”. He/She will report directly to the Programme Director of Environmental Services & Sustainable Use of Forests.

Responsibilities:

• Data collection, analyses and management;
• Participate to conduct a literature review on physical and ecological amplitude, growth, yield, and silvicultural aspects of the selected tree species in Indonesia, and contribute to preparation of silvicultural guidelines;
• Translate the forest management system SILVIA into Indonesian language;
• Participate in the project workshop and training, as required;
• Perform other tasks may be required to support the project.

Requirements:

• Have a Master degree in forest management or related field;
• Good knowledge on forests management;
• Experience on data management and modeling;
• Interested in participating to capacity building;
• Good computer skills and experience in using some software would be an advantage;
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Indonesian.

Terms of consultancy:

• The consultancy services shall be for a period between July 1 and December 31, 2008; with a possibility of extension;
• The position will be based in Bogor, Indonesia.

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted until Mid June 2008. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All correspondence will be held in confidence.

A letter of interest and a curriculum vita should be sent to:

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

To learn more about CIFOR, please visit our website:
http://www.cifor.cgiar.org 

CIFOR is an international and equal opportunity organization. We believe that diversity of our staff contributes to excellence