Job Title: Economist / Adaptation Specialist
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
About our organization
The World Agroforestry Centre (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 in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
About the position
Even the most ambitious mitigation policies will not prevent climate-related impacts from rising over the course of the century. Appropriate adaptation strategies and risk reduction measures to climate variability and change will therefore be increasingly important.
With agriculture’s strong dependence on weather, smallholder farmers are especially vulnerable to weather extremes. Future changes in weather patterns and rising temperatures will likely be even more detrimental.
It is therefore necessary to identify current and future vulnerabilities to climate variability and change and develop scientifically sound and robust adaptation strategies in the context of agroforestry systems that mitigate climate impacts.
It is also necessary to devise the limits of adaptation and identify complementary safeguards and transition pathways that allow for a ‘soft landing’.
The main purpose of the position will be to:
a) learn from existing community and farmer practices to identify and map vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies to climate variability and change;
b) quantify the effects of agroforestry and other improved management practices on climate risk at the household and landscape level;
c) develop robust adaptation strategies and climate smart practices, with special focus on agroforestry systems and derive possible transition pathways;
d) identify the limits of adaptation to weather extremes in agroforestry systems and devise opportunities for complementary safeguard systems.
Responsibilities
Assess vulnerabilities of smallholder farmers to current and future climate risks by learning from community and farmer practices
Develop robust adaptation strategies and climate smart practices with special focus on agroforestry systems and derive possible transition pathways
Identify limits of adaptation to different climate shocks and devise opportunities for complementary safeguard systems
Develop multi-institutional project designs and contribute to fundraising and knowledge dissemination
Develop and disseminate methods for analysing vulnerability and adaptation strategies to climate change within ICRAF and partner organizations
Prepare reports, guidelines and scientific papers.
Requirements
PhD in economics (or similar qualification)
At least 3 years post-PhD research experience (or similar qualification)
Field experience in developing countries
Solid background in resource economics, environmental and ecological economics, environmental policy and development studies, ideally in the context of smallholder farming systems
Demonstrated experience in gathering and analysing quantitative and qualitative socioeconomic data
Experience in proposal development and fundraising
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including smallholders, private sector and policy makers
Good publication record
Excellent verbal and written English skills. Knowledge of another language commonly used in Africa, Asia or Latin America is an advantage
Household modelling experience is desirable.
Terms of offer
The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This position is on International terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.
ICRAF offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package which includes: Comprehensive International Medical Cover, Pension and Life (AD&D) insurances, Education allowance for children, Housing allowances, Moving/Relocation Allowances, Assignment Grant to assist with temporary living expenses and Annual Home leave ticket of staff and eligible dependents.
The minimum base salary for this position is USD 55,840 per annum.
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
A detailed curriculum vitae
The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.
All correspondence should be addressed to
the Human Resources Unit,
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF),
P.O Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya
OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org.
Applicants should indicate “Application – Economist/Adaptation Specialist” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until 15 February 2013 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
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