About ourorganization
The WorldAgroforestry (also known as ICRAF) in Southeast Asia is the region’s
leadingagroforestry research-in-development organization which generates
science-based knowledge about the complex role treesplay in agricultural
landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’swork to bring
tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmentalproblems, researchers
– working in close collaboration with partners – aredeveloping new
technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increasedfood security and
ecosystem health.
The Centre’sheadquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is
conducted in 34countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by
theConsultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and
receivefunding from over 50 different donors.
Tolearn more about our organization, please visit our website:
www.worldagroforestry.org
About theposition
The Palm Oil and Cocoa Policy Analyst will analyse existing regulation and
policy of palm oil and cocoa at regional, national, and provincial levels;
identify smallholder supply and quality issues at country level and in the
major production areas, and work with all project partners to identify
interventions that direct investments into farmer cooperatives and rural
advisory services.
Key in this regard will be to understand: a)the role that public sector has in
terms of creating an enabling policy andregulatory system at regional (e.g.
ASEAN), national, and local levels, and b)the scope, level, and provision
modality of services required at each stage ofthe value chain to maximize
overall performance. Such services typically include marketintelligence, R&D,
technical assistance for adoption of best managementpractices, systems for
management of pests and diseases, and management oflabels (e.g. Geographic
Indications).
Fora detailed Job Description please visit
http://www.worldagroforestry.org/career/palm-oil-and-cocoa-policy-analyst
Requirements
· Minimum education bachelor’s degree (S1) in forest management,
environmental law, social-political science, or regional/rural development.
· Minimum 2 years of relevant working.
· Experience in working with NGOsand government institutions.
· Contribution in process of national/subnational regulation
developmente.g. PP/Perda/Pergub/Perbup is valuable experience.
Personal Competencies
· Good knowledge on policy analysis regard to development planning,
environment, and sustainable development.
· Goodnetworking skills and knowledge on local and national NGO’s in
Indonesia.
· Goodknowledge of negotiations.
· Excellentinterpersonal skills and ability to work well in
multicultural teams.
· Goodunderstanding of time management.
· Strongcharacter, multitasking person and able to work under pressure.
· Wellorganized; able to meet deadline.
· Willingto learn new skills/knowledge related to the scope/content of
the specifiedprojects.
Terms ofoffer
The World Agroforestry is an equalopportunity employer and offers a collegial
and gender-sensitive workingenvironment. We believe that staff diversity
promotes excellence and stronglyencourage applications from qualified women.
This is a temporary appointment and will initially be for a period of 5-months,
renewable subject toassessment of performance, continued relevance of the
position and availabilityof resources.
How toapply
Applicationsfor the position must include:
- A cover letterillustrating your suitability for the position against
the listed requirementsand salary expectations.
- Detail curriculumvitae, including names and addresses of three
referees, including telephone,fax numbers and email addresses.
All correspondenceshould be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World
Agroforestry (ICRAF)Southeast Asia Regional Office via email:
icrafsea-hr@xxxxxxxxx andshould indicate “Application for PalmOil and Cocoa
Policy Analyst” on their application letters and emailsubmissions.
Applicationswill be considered until 2 September 2020 or until a suitable
candidate isidentified and selected. Please notethat only short-listed
applicants meeting the above requirements will becontacted.
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