CIFOR Social Systems Scientist Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs.
CIFOR Kenya looking for “Social Systems Scientist”.
Applicants with a PhD in a relevant social science discipline may apply on or before 23 July 2023.
CIFOR is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity. To do so, we conduct innovative research, develop partners’ capacity, and actively engage in dialogue with all stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect forests and people.
CIFOR Social Systems Scientist Jobs 2023
The CIFOR has published a job vacancy announcement on 08 July 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Social Systems Scientist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) |
| Position | Social Systems Scientist |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | PhD in a relevant social science discipline |
| Experience Required | At least five years |
| Application Deadline | 23 July 2023 |
CIFOR Job Vacancy 2023
Job Purpose: The purpose of this job is to develop, resource and implement socio-cultural and engagement research at CIFOR-ICRAF to support sustainable food system transformations. This area of research will address key knowledge and capacity gaps regarding transdisciplinary research at CIFOR-ICRAF and among Agroecology TPP members and partners.
Job Description:
- To mentor postgraduate students, research assistants, post-docs and associate scientists throughout CIFOR-ICRAF’s global network on areas related to social science and agroecology
- To publish results of agroecology research in top flight journals in such a manner that the research is well cited and makes impact. This will include producing (with the support of communications specialists) scientific blogs, popular articles and short videos and the use of other social media to promote published findings.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks within your work area
- Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant Country laws
Qualification & Experience:
- PhD in a relevant social science discipline (i.e., agroecology, international development, sociology, anthropology, political ecology, gender studies, human geography, etc.).
- At least five years working in a research for development context.
- Excellent qualitative and mixed methods research skills, including data analysis and writing skills.
- Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in social science or multidisciplinary journals.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, teams and budgets.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply CIFOR Social Systems Scientist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 23 July 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.cifor.org |
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