Job Vacancies at International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF)

Agroecology Research and Coordination Consultant at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Key Responsibilities

Research Design, Implementation, and Analysis

• Lead the participatory design and execution of mixed-methods research on the ecological foundations of agroecology.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping and ensure all engagement activities are strategically aligned with agricultural seasons.
• Facilitate Participatory Action Research (PAR) activities, co-designed with local communities and partners, to generate actionable evidence.
• Develop and apply rigorous quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches, including protocol and sampling design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Lead or support multi-stakeholder workshops to co-produce knowledge with farmers, policymakers, and other actors.

Project Management and Coordination

• Manage the day-to-day implementation of project activities in close coordination with partners, ensuring alignment with the overall project work plan and strategic goals.
• Monitor progress against project deliverables and milestones, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Oversee and synchronize data collection efforts, performance tracking, and the development of periodic learning reports across the B-REAL project portfolio.
• Ensure strict adherence to all internal and donor reporting timelines and requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement and Co-Creation

• Lead the coordination and engagement of a diverse range of stakeholders within agroecological landscapes (e.g., farmers, community leaders, government officials, NGOs).
• Organize and facilitate regular meetings and multi-level (county and national) workshops designed to foster genuine collaboration.
• Create an inclusive environment for the co-creation of knowledge and the development of collaborative action plans.

Dissemination, Communication, and Uptake

• Translate research findings into practical applications, including the development of field training modules and trainer guides for various audiences.
• Author and co-author high-quality scientific publications, policy briefs, and blog posts to contribute to the global evidence base on agroecology.
• Work closely with the Agroecology TPP Communications Officer and CIFOR-ICRAF COE to develop and disseminate communication products (e.g., for social media, websites, reports) that highlight project activities and outcomes.
• Ensure research outputs are promptly compiled and published to support evidence-based decision-making and accelerate agroecological transitions.

Requirements

Education, knowledge and experience:

• Master’s degree in relevant disciplines (agriculture, agroecology, international development, sociology, environmental studies, human geography, etc.) with a strong focus on social science is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within research projects, NGOs, or international organizations with a clear focus on food system transformation and/or agroecology. Thorough knowledge and understanding of agroecology, including its social and social-movement dimensions is a key asset for this position.
• Good connection with key stakeholder involved in agroecological networks and platforms in Kenya is crucial. Previous working experience in holistic approaches to measuring agroecology and its performance is mandatory.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Duties and responsibilities

• This consultancy contract will facilitate the review of policy, existing M&E frameworks, and data landscape, which will inform the development and alignment of TAPE+ National and the NAS M&E framework, ensuring they reflect national priorities, align with existing frameworks at national and county levels, and leverage current data collection efforts.
• Political feasibility assessment and political economy analysis, exploring government priorities, stakeholder interests, and potential socioeconomic impacts of incremental agroecological transitions. This analysis will identify key levers to support food system transformation and priority research questions to be addressed through TAPE+ National. These questions will be co-developed with the technical multi-actor task force and inform TAPE+ National survey adaptation and selection of a target population.
• A List of Key Levers for Food System Transformation
• A structured summary of the most influential factors (“levers”) that can be acted upon to drive change in the national food system.
• Set of Priority Research Questions
• A focused list of evidence gaps and critical research questions tailored to national contexts, which will guide the TAPE+ National program’s future research and policy efforts
• Review of existing M&E frameworks, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development’s (MoALD) Climate Smart Agriculture M&E framework, Agricultural Sector M&E framework, and M&E frameworks from other sectors (e.g., health, environment, economy), as well as county-level M&E plans. This review will be used to ensure that TAPE+ National and the NAS-FST M&E framework align with existing frameworks at the national and county levels.
• Comparative Analysis Report
• A detailed document describing all relevant M&E frameworks, the indicators and methods used for data collection, as well as how data are stored, processed, and analyzed, as well as which actors play which roles in these M&E frameworks and their implementation
• Framework Harmonization Recommendations
• A set of practical recommendations to align indicators, methodologies, and reporting structures.
• Engage with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and other relevant institutions to map ongoing data collection efforts, methods used, and data management practices. This includes national and local datasets, as well as GIS data, to identify information gaps and opportunities to utilize existing data through TAPE+ National and the NAS-FST M&E framework.
• Data Landscape Mapping Gap Analysis Report
• A comprehensive report that describes in detail the key actors, such as governmental institutions and universities, identifies missing or insufficient data management structures needed to effectively monitor and evaluate food system transformation through TAPE+ National and the NAS-FST framework.
• Recommendations for Data System Improvements
• A set of actionable recommendations to address the identified gaps, e.g, new data integration initiatives or modules.
• Analyse international reporting requirements related to CAADP, UNFCCC (NDC), UNCBD (NBSAP), etc., and determine how these align with and can be incorporated into TAPE+ National and the NAS-FST M&E framework.
• Analysis Report
• A comprehensive review of the key reporting obligations under international frameworks relevant to food systems.
• Recommendations Brief
• A set of practical recommendations outlining how international indicators and reporting needs can be integrated into TAPE+ and NAS-FST

Education, knowledge and experience

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in political or social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field with a clear focus on food system analysis
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation within research projects, NGOs, government agencies, or international organizations with a clear focus on food system transformation and/or agroecology
• Good understanding of the different relevant governmental (e.g. agriculture, environment, health, finance) and societal (public, private and civil society) sectors involved in food system transformations in Kenya

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Consultant – Communications Assistant at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

The Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) is seeking to recruit a Communications Assistant (consultancy) to support the implementation of communication activities. The role will involve assisting in the development and dissemination of content; supporting the planning, implementation and reporting of communication activities; and contributing to the overall visibility of CIFOR-ICRAF’s work. This role is suited to a motivated and detail-oriented communicator who thrives in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of communications activities, including tracking tasks and deadlines.
• Support the production of outreach and visibility content including blogs, articles, social media posts, newsletters and publications.
• Assist in compiling and updating media contact lists, tracking media coverage, and preparing briefing documents and press kits as needed.
• Support the drafting and preparation of communication reports and updates.
• Undertake other outreach, awareness, and visibility communication activities as agreed upon.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Minimum qualification of bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or a related field.
• Excellent English language skills (both verbal and written).
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in the implementation of communication strategies.
• Experience in journalism, writing, editing and content creation (blogs, impact stories and photography).
• Proven ability to effectively undertake communication activities.
• Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Excellent understanding of different communication formats and channels, as well as strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media.
• Background and understanding of environment, climate, forestry or related subject areas and science communication.

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Senior Communications Officer (Outreach & Awareness) at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Senior Communications Officer (Outreach & Awareness)

This role involves strategic planning and implementation of communication activities to ensure effective visibility, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge dissemination for key regreening and landscapes restoration initiatives in Africa.
Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies and tactical plans including messaging, budgets, action plans and performance metrics.
• Develop content plans/strategies and coordinate the production of content such as publications, articles, web content, social media content, media releases, infographics, videos, photography, newsletters, presentations and event related content.
• Develop and execute comprehensive event plans, including concept development, budget management, logistics coordination, and post-event evaluation.
• Develop and implement media relations/engagement plans or strategies.
• Produce analytical reports on the performance of all communications activities as agreed upon.

Other Responsibilities

• 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.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks within your work area
• Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety, as well as those of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy.
• Cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant Country laws.
• Participate in project activities as may be required.

Requirements

• Excellent English and French language skills (both verbal and written).
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in strategic communications planning, messaging, and monitoring.
• Three years (3) of full-time experience in journalism, writing and editing.
• Great photography and/or videography skills.
• Proven ability to manage communication activities.
• Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Excellent understanding of different communication formats and channels, as well as strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media.
• Proven ability to coordinate content contribution within a team and/or across teams; ability to build strong working relations with counterparts worldwide.
• Background experience and understanding of environment, climate, forestry or related subject areas, as well as science communication

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Programme & MEL Coordinator-SEI

Overview

The Programme/MEL Coordinator will undertake significant responsibilities across all centre projects, guided by their line manager. Responsibilities include supporting project management delivery with a focus on monitoring, reporting, evaluation, accountability and learning (MREAL) for projects and programmes, including support financial planning, reports coherence etc., supporting meetings and developing the related action plans (ensuring that staff complies with the actions), contributing to inter-disciplinary teams within SEI and with partner organizations, and ensuring all project deliverables and engagements, are delivery high-quality and timely outputs.

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Project Administrative Assistant – BMI/BRS- CIMMYT

Overview

To support Africa-based BMI and BRS program staff and projects. The successful candidate will provide broad administrative support across diverse areas, including workshop organization, staff onboarding, travel logistics, procurement, and payments, contributing to effective project and program management across the region.

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Senior Accountant – Countries Support at Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) 

The Senior Accountant – Countries Accounting will:

• Support CIFOR-ICRAF’s country finance functions for the countries reporting to HQ
• Prepare journals and reconciliations for countries without a finance focal point.
• Assist the Assistant Finance Manager – General Ledger & Reporting in posting of countries journals.

Duties and responsibilities

Assist in the accurate recording and review of CIFOR-ICRAF’s countries’ financial transactions:

• Journalize payroll costs and other adjustments as they arise.
• Assist in recording financial transactions for CIFOR-ICRAF countries whose finance unit has an identifiable gap.
• Assist in reviewing supporting documentation for payments made in various country offices ensuring completeness and accuracy; and recording of these transactions in the financial system affecting both bank and petty cash.
• Perform an initial review of the transactions journalized by Country Accountants/Officers before posting.
• Follow-up to ensure returns for countries without access to OCS are provided at least weekly to avoid bulking of transactions at the end of the month.
• Follow-up on balance sheet reconciliations liaising with the Country Accountants/Officers and ensure the balances are up to date.

Assurance of correctness and accuracy of CIFOR-ICRAF’s countries’ financial transactions:

• Reviewing and posting of all payment journals; ensuring due diligence is observed while processing the accounting journals.
• Providing the required assurance that all accounting entries passed in the general ledger are free of any material misstatements.
• Ensuring proper accruals are done and subsequently cleared.
• Post payment run confirming the accuracy of the amounts, currency, bank code in the financial system as well as the bank details of the payee.
• Ensure payments are processed within the stipulated KPI.

Country accounting oversight:

• Carry out periodic compliance reviews of country office finance operations for the allocated countries.
• Provide support and capacity building to country office staff to ensure adherence to CIFOR_ICRAF or hosting organization policies.
• Support countries to transition to fully using the CIFOR-ICRAF systems.
• Provide necessary inputs to aid in the review of finance policies and procedures to support country offices.
• Ensure proper financial records are maintained in the country offices- both soft and hard.

Audit

• Timely preparation and submission of audit schedules.
• Respond to audit queries in a timely manner during both External and Internal Audit.
• Key contact support for both internal and external (interim and final) audits.

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Ensure that country accruals are done as per CIFOR_ICRAF policies and procedures, and monthly reviews are done to ensure only valid accruals remain in the account.
• Prepare and analyze the balance sheet reconciliation/schedules of allocated receivable and payable accounts and follow up on long outstanding balances.
• Timely preparation and submission of audit schedules.
• Respond to audit queries in a timely manner during both External and Internal Audit.
• Key contact support for both internal and external audits for countries supported.

Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance to policies and safeguard of CIFOR_ICRAF assets.
• Evaluate and communicate internal control deficiencies in a timely manner to the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting with at least 5 years of relevant experience and is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya.
• Fluent in written and spoken French and English.
• Experience in financial and accounting services.
• Experience in project or cost accounting.
• Experience in handling external audits.
• Experience with financial software applications, familiar with UNIT4 Agresso System.
• Strong computer skills in word processing, database and other relevant office applications.

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Administrative Assistant Job at CIFOR and ICRAF

The role is to provide administrative support to the Dryland Crops Program. The successful candidate will join our admin team which shares responsibilities. He/she will learn and become proficient in diverse aspects of project and program management and support, including: procurement; grants, and asset management; vendor coordination, germplasm import/export logistics; travel arrangements; logistics support to meetings; expense and budget management; document/knowledge management; secretarial support; etc. Teamwork is a key aspect of this position, including interest and willingness to become proficient in all shared tasks and “cover for each other” during peak work time or absence of any team member

Duties and responsibilities

Procurement and Vendor Management

• Procurement Coordination.
• Coordinate procurement processes for Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA), ensuring compliance with organizational policies and guidelines.
• Raise ESA CAPEX requisitions and ensure timely follow-up with procurement teams.
• Vendor Management.
• Evaluate vendor performance to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Upload vendor performance reports for access by the team.
• Germplasm Movement.
• Process SMTAs (Standard Material Transfer Agreements) for germplasm movement, ensuring adherence to legal and procedural requirements.
• Maintain an updated database of germplasm movement records.
• Manage the processing of KeMHPIS documents, oversee DHL shipments and logistics clearance, and coordinate with procurement to ensure seamless execution.

Grants and Financial Management

• Subgrant Management.
• Draft and upload subgrant agreements on SGM and ICERTIS platforms.
• Maintain an updated Subgrants Tracker.
• Upload partner documents for payments.
• Notify partners of payments and track confirmation of receipt.
• Donations Management.
• Coordinate donations, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with applicable project goals.
• Asset Management.
• Maintain the DCP ESA assets register, ensuring accurate records of storage, maintenance, and usage.
• Coordinate periodic audits to ensure accountability.

Knowledge Management

• On-line information repositories.
• Lead and manage the upload of critical project information on platforms such as Teamwork and PMP.
• Support the program Manager to develop and oversee a detailed calendar of critical project milestones and necessary follow-ups.

Program and Team Support

• Provide clerical support to the ADCIN Steering Committee, including documentation, meeting organization, and communication follow-ups.
• Maintain an organized repository of ADCIN documentation for easy access.
• Support DCP scientists:
• Raising purchase requisitions (PRs).
• Organizing internal team meetings.
• Processing non-HSBC (credit card) expenses.
• Ensuring timely documentation and follow-up on action points from meetings.
• Teamwork: contribute to DCP’s Admin Team success by learning new tasks, rotating responsibilities, covering for each other during leaves, etc.

Documentation and Knowledge Management

• Post and maintain breeding team, Subgrants, Procurement, ADCIN, Donations, Assets, SMTAs, and other documentation on DCP Teams to ensure accessibility and proper knowledge management.
• Implement a structured folder system to enhance document retrieval efficiency.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience as an administrative assistant or similar role, preferably in an international or non-profit organization setting.

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