CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a Communications Officer – Digital Media (SEI)
Purpose of the Job
The position holder leads the planning, development, and
delivery of high-quality multimedia and digital content that effectively
communicates SEI Africa’s research, projects, and policy work. This includes
creating engaging materials for social media, websites, and other digital
platforms to boost the organization’s visibility, strengthen its brand, and
ensure research outputs reach and resonate with diverse target audiences.
Job Description
Content creation
- Manage,
create and publish social media and website content, including features,
videos, infographics, podcasts, and other multimedia materials.
- Design
social media templates for the dissemination of SEI publications, reports,
media coverage, and other project outputs.
- Develop
and implement the center’s social media calendar, aligning posts with SEI
Africa communication goals.
- Adapt
reports and publications into compelling multi-media content such as
documentaries, reels, social media cards, and other visual formats.
- Write
scripts and manage end-to-end production of multi-media content, including
videos, reels and podcasts,
- Collaborate
with Global Communications to ensure consistent messaging with SEI global
platforms.
Branding
- Produce
branded materials, such as reports, flyers, posters, brochures,
presentations, and infographics, in line with SEI visual identity
guidelines.
- Ensure
on-brand implementation of visual identity guidelines across the
organization.
Capacity strengthening
- Provide
guidance, tools, templates, and content to research teams to enhance
coherence in messaging and brand.
- Support
the delivery of digital and visual communication training for research
teams for impact communications.
Reporting
- Periodically
submit/update reporting metrics on social media and website content to the
Communications Specialist and Global Communications.
- Contribute
to reporting on communications activities in the SEI Annual Results Report
(ARR).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in Digital Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Public
Relations or related field.
- At
least four (4) years of relevant experience in research, development, or
policy-oriented organizations.
IKI Capacity Development and Stakeholder Engagements Coordinator at CIFOR-ICRAF
Overview
To coordinate and strengthen capacity development activities
under the IKI project by assessing, designing, and supporting implementation of
training and institutional strengthening interventions across partner countries
to enhance native tree seed (NTS) systems.
Duties and responsibilities
Key Technical Responsibilities:
- Coordinate
country-level capacity needs assessments (working closely with the project
team) to identify technical and institutional gaps in Native Tree Seed
(NTS) systems in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Burkina Faso,
specifically covering:
- Tree
seed facilities and equipment
- Tree
seed testing and storage
- Tree
seed source description
- Tree
seed collection
- Training
on BSO establishment and management
- Review
existing training needs assessments and prior trainings conducted under
other Theme projects in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda to identify lessons,
overlaps, and gaps.
- Develop
training materials for technical experts to address priority capacity gaps
identified through the NTS capacity needs assessments.
- Support
and coordinate delivery of technical trainings to address identified
skills gaps within NTS systems.
- Support
training related to facility and institutional improvements to strengthen
NTS seed supply systems.
- Contribute
to the development of curriculum and training materials for Training of
Trainers (ToT) courses on GESI, landscape restoration, and rural
engagement.
- Develop
and document an overall workflow and governance efficiency assessment for
NTS-related institutional processes.
- Develop
and facilitate stakeholder cross-learning events in different delivery
channels
- Conduct
training impact evaluation assessments
- Coordinate
capacity and training facilitation use of the digital learning campus in
collaborations with CDE unit
- Support
communication and media coverage events on training and capacity
development actions.
Managerial/Coordination Responsibilities:
- Contribute
to stakeholder engagement activities within tree seed system sectoral
assessments and enabling institutional and policy processes.
- Contribute
to establishment and strengthening of networking platforms and communities
of practice among project partners and relevant national and regional
institutions.
- Coordinate
workshops and stakeholder engagement meetings for knowledge product
dissemination.
- Coordinate
cross-cutting activities with BGCI contributing to Outputs IV.2 and IV.3.
- Facilitate
collaboration between country teams, technical experts, and institutional
partners.
Other Responsibilities:
- Identify
and mitigate potential risks within the work area.
- Take
reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others,
in accordance with CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and
comply with all applicable statutory health and safety requirements of
relevant host countries.
- Participate
in Theme Trees/Centre projects, events, and stakeholder engagements as
required.
- Undertake
any other duties assigned by the Supervisor consistent with the scope and
level of the role.
Requirements
- MSc
specializing in Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagements.
- Minimum
five (5) years’ professional experience in capacity development and
stakeholder engagement.
- Experience
working within international organizations is preferred.
- Strong
facilitation, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a GLFx Chapter Africa Hub Officer (Home-based, Africa)
Overview
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) was first launched in 2013
by CIFOR-ICRAF, with core partners including UNEP, the World Bank, and funded
by the Government of Germany, the Government of Canada, the Government of
Luxembourg, and the Global Environment Facility GEF. Today, the GLF – with 35
of the world’s leading development and environmental organizations engaged as
Charter Members – has become the world’s largest knowledge-led forum on
sustainable landscapes. Since its inception in 2013, the GLF has connected more
than 25,000 organizations, 1.3 million youth, 100 governments, and millions
engaged from 185 countries, while cumulatively reaching more than 4 billion
people through social and traditional media.
The GLF has evolved to scale local knowledge and action
towards ecosystem restoration and sustainable development through sustainable
finance, learning, youth, and locally led development (GLFx). GLF is a place
where a farmer can inform action, pathways, and policies; where international
organizations can learn from the private sector and vice versa; and where CEOs,
community leaders, policymakers, journalists, influencers, and scientists can
share, learn, connect, and act together for a better world.Launched in 2020 by
the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), the GLFx network brings together organized
communities living and working in their territories who respond to the
interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and inequality with
care, innovation, and bold local leadership. Through diverse initiatives, from
restoration and conservation to ecopreneur ship, advocacy, and knowledge
sharing, chapters contribute to safeguarding ecosystems, cultural heritage, and
the knowledge embedded within landscapes.
Across Africa, the GLFx network has grown into a thriving
community of more than 30 chapters across 17 countries, representing diverse
ecosystems, cultural contexts, and approaches to restoration and sustainable
landscape management. Together, these chapters draw strength from the Global
Landscapes Forum’s (GLF) global ecosystem of partners and from a tailored
portfolio of opportunities designed to foster trust-based, equity-centered
collaboration. Across the network, chapters benefit from tailored opportunities
for networking, mutual learning, media visibility, participation in global and
regional events, access to funding opportunities, and the mobilization of
partnerships that support sustainable landscape management.
Duties and responsibilities
The GLFx Chapters Africa Hub Officer will serve as the
regional focal point for the GLFx network in Africa, contributing directly to
GLF’s aspiration to build an active, connected, and vibrant community of
locally-rooted and -led organizations across the continent. Working in close
collaboration with the GLFx Coordinator and alongside other regional officers,
and in coordination with the GLF wider programs, the GLFx Chapters Africa Hub
Officer will be responsible for building a strong sense of community and
collaboration among GLFx Africa chapters, as well as for developing growing,
engaging, and supporting activities for these partners, while ensuring their
meaningful integration into GLF programs, platforms, and processes.
The GLFx Chapters Africa Hub Officer will work closely with:
- GLFx
Coordinator
- Community
& Action (GLFx and Youth programs) team members
- GLF
Africa Hub Coordinator
- GLF
Learning and Communications teams
Key Responsibilities
- Serve
as the primary focal point for GLFx chapters across Africa, managing
day-to-day communication with chapter representatives, convening regular
meetings, engaging on digital platforms, and supporting the development of
knowledge and visibility materials.
- In
collaboration with the GLFx team and relevant GLF units, design and
deliver activities and programs that strengthen engagement, learning,
visibility, and collaboration across the Africa chapter network, while
ensuring chapters’ meaningful inclusion in GLF events, communications, and
learning initiatives.
- Support
the GLFx Coordinator in implementing the GLFx strategy and priority
activities, tailored to the region and chapters, including facilitating
contributions from Africa chapters to program development and Steering
Committee processes.
- Lead
the design and coordination of sessions featuring GLFx Africa chapters
within GLF global and regional conferences, including plenaries, Action
Corners, dialogues, workshops, and special trainings; and coordinate the
design and delivery of Community & Action flagship programs in Africa,
such as Assemblies and Field Exchange programs.
- Work
closely with the GLF Communications team to elevate stories, achievements,
and insights from Africa-based chapters across GLF platforms and channels.
- Foster
collaboration, peer learning, and knowledge exchange among Africa chapters
and across the wider GLFx ecosystem, including CIFOR-ICRAF scientists, GLF
Charter Members, and partner organizations.
- Lead
the onboarding of new Africa chapters and supporting their smooth
integration into the GLFx network.
- Design
and coordinate transparent, equitable processes for the allocation of
resources and opportunities for GLFx Africa chapters, including grants,
travel support, representation, equipment, and learning opportunities,
from launch through selection.
- Coordinate
and support the review and selection process in collaboration with the
GLFx Coordinator and relevant committees, ensuring timely follow-up and
clear communication with selected organizations.
- Provide
practical technical support to Africa-based chapters, including responding
to grant-related queries, guiding chapters through CIFOR-ICRAF
administrative processes (e.g. Letters of Agreement, fund transfers),
supporting compliance with institutional guidelines, and assisting
chapters in organizing data for impact reporting.
- Collaborate
with the GLF Africa Regional Hub Coordinator to advance the Africa
regionalization agenda through targeted engagement with GLFx chapters.
- Carry
out additional responsibilities, as needed, to strengthen the GLFx program
and enhance chapter participation and impact.
Education, knowledge and experience
- University
degree in a field relevant to sustainable development, landscape
restoration, conservation, agroecology, community development, or related
disciplines.
- Fluency
in English and French is required, with the ability to work confidently in
both languages in professional contexts.
- Demonstrated
experience working in or in close collaboration with field-based
restoration initiatives, social movements, or community organizing
processes, particularly in locally led or community-driven contexts.
- Previous
experience leading, co-founding, or actively participating in a local
organization or community-based initiative is a strong asset, particularly
where this involved restoration, advocacy, or collective action.
- Experience
collaborating with local organizations, grassroots initiatives, and
international institutions in multicultural environments.
- Strong
capacity to coordinate projects and partnerships, including planning,
implementation, follow-up, and basic reporting.
- Ability
to produce clear, high-quality written content for diverse audiences.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a Special Call for Applications – Consultants Roster
Special Call for Applications – Consultants Roster
Overview
We are urgently seeking experienced consultants to support a
dynamic program focused on transforming agrifood systems across Africa, with a
strong emphasis on impact evaluation, monitoring, and learning (MEL). This
program partners with leading organizations to generate evidence, assess
outcomes, and strengthen capacities that drive sustainable and inclusive
development. Consultants will be engaged on a rolling basis for specialized
topics and must be available to start immediately. Applications are open until
filled.
Duties and responsibilities
Sectors and Sub-sectors of Expertise Needed –
experience in Africa is essential:
Climate and Environment
- Climate
Adaptation Specialist
- Climate
Mitigation Specialist
- Climate
Impact Specialist
- Climate
Change Specialist / Advisor / Analyst
- Climate
Risk Analyst
- Climate
Resilience Officer
- Sustainable
Finance Specialist
Agriculture, Food Systems, and Livelihoods
- Agri-Food
Systems Specialist
- Agribusiness
/ Agripreneurship / Entrepreneurship Specialist
- Apiculture
(Beekeeping) Specialist
- Impact
Assessment and MEL Specialist (focus on Agri-Food Systems)
Youth, Gender, and Inclusion
- Youth
Employment Specialist
- Green
Jobs Specialist
- Gender
Advisor / Specialist
- Indigenous
Knowledge Advisor (expertise in traditional knowledge systems, African
cultural contexts, and community engagement)
Digital and Data
- Digital
Economy Specialist
Education, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements
- Relevant
degree(s) in related fields.
- Fluent
spoken and written English; additional languages are a
plus (specifically French or Portuguese).
- Proven
experience working in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams, preferably
in non-profit or development contexts.
- Experience
in working in African countries
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment
to collaborative learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
- Proven
experience working in youth programs or related development initiatives is
highly desirable.
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate
effectively and foster knowledge sharing.
- Agility
and the ability to respond quickly and effectively in fast-paced, urgent
work environments are essential, as the work often requires rapid
mobilization and adaptive action.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a Human Development Assistant
Overview
Under the supervision of the Senior Human Development
Officer, this position provides crucial daily operation support for GRS
recruitment and contracts like assisting with recruitment (posting jobs,
scheduling interviews), coordinating orientation/probation/separation, contract
management, staff records management, and acting as a point of contact for GRS
contract inquiries, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy across all HD
functions. While ensuring that delivery of services is done with high quality,
accuracy and consistency with HD policies and procedures.
Duties and responsibilities
Recruitment and Orientation:
- Advertising
& placement – upload approved adverts onto the CIFOR-ICRAF recruitment
platform.
- Download
applications arranging them in an easier way for longlisting. Proposed at
least 20 applications as the initial longlist for SHDO review.
- Track
and update the recruitment tracker of the recruitment process to ensure
real-time overview of the recruitment process.
- Assist
in preparation of interview documents, sending invitations and providing
for all logistical requirements to ensure the smooth running of
interviews.
On boarding of new staff:
- Liaise
with the relevant unit administrator to ensure that the staff has been
assigned all the relevant equipment and access before the reporting date
i.e.. Office space, ICT equipment and email account, access, ID card, etc
- Coordinate
logistics for orientation program
- Create
and share orientation link and calendar to the new staff and presenters
- Follow
up with the new staff to confirm that the orientation is going as
scheduled.
Contract Management:
- Assist
in drafting contracts for new staff in line with the respective job
category and remuneration for review.
- Prepare,
compile & dispatch documents, correspondence, reports.
- Support
preparation of Visa letters.
- Contribute
to compiling reports on contracts renewals and pending contracts for
submission as required.
- Support
the payroll process by providing monthly contract renewals, contract
changes taking effect, new staff enrolment forms and separation documents.
- Remind
teams on contract expiry dates and ensuring that all documentation is
provided for fully approved.
- Assist
in providing a monthly report on contracts renewals and pending contracts
- Process
staff badges for staff at appointment and contract renewal.
Records Management
- Scanning
of prepared documents and sharing with other HD staff/filling
- Work
closely and support SHDO to ensure end to end completion of document
processing.
- Follow
up with new staff for enrolment documentation.
- Ensure
contract renewals, letters of appointment and enrolment documents are
filed and electronic copies shared with both C&B, and HD data teams.
- Update
staff files for all new recruits and ensure completeness of staff
files.
- Create
staff files and ensure all recruitment documentation is properly filed
e.g., VAF, other candidate CVs & PHFs
- Assist
in compiling documents on audit process.
Probation and separation
- Act as
the liaison responsible for sending probation forms to respective
supervisors and follow –up for completion of forms.
- Send
out periodic reminders to supervisors regarding probation evaluations of
new staff.
- Support
preparation of confirmation letters and send to staff upon completion of
probation period.
- Assist
in following up on extension of probations and termination of service
during probation, where applicable.
- Prepare
confirmation letters and send to staff upon completion of probation
period.
- Follow-up
on extension of probations and termination of service during probation,
where applicable.
- Scanning
of prepared documents and sharing with other HD staff/filling.
- Draft
Resignation Acceptance letters for review.
- Share
signed acceptance letters with C&B for processing clearance documents
and data team for updating OCS.
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
- CIFOR-ICRAF
is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of children,
adults at risk, staff, consultants, interns, board members and
stakeholders. Safeguarding and risk management measures protect these
individuals from harm, abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- Where
a concern arises, CIFOR-ICRAF reserves the right to take appropriate
action to safeguard individuals and mitigate risks. All information
provided will be treated confidentially and in line with CIFOR-ICRAF
safeguarding and risk management policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in human resource management.
- At
least two years’ experience in a similar role, Ngo experience is an added
advantage.
- Excellent
organization skills required.
- Excellent
inter-personal and communication skills.
- Ability
to coordinate, prioritize, and organize workload.
- Ability
to meet deadline.
- Ability
to work under pressure with minimal supervision
- Ability
to work in cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary environments.
- Adapts
to change.
- Ability
to articulate achievements and hold timely performance conversations.
- Works
with supervisor to achieve agreed career and training and development
goals.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a GLF Program Manager, Communities & Action
GLF Program Manager, Communities & Action
Overview
The Program Manager, Communities and Action oversee the GLFx
and GLF Youth global teams to ensure the successful design, planning and
delivery of community-led programs and activities toward the achievement of
donors’ deliverables and broad long-term GLF objectives. The Program Manager,
Communities and Action will provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure
the expansion, delivery, and visibility of the GLFx and Youth teams while
ensuring broader alignment across GLF teams, existing and new grant proposals,
goals and strategy as well as the broader CIFOR-ICRAF.
The Program Manager, Communities and Action will play a
critical role in providing oversight particularly in the strategic development
and growth of the GLFx initiative and relevant programs, 50+ GLFx Chapters,
annual 5+ Restoration Stewards and the alumni network, targeted to enabling
local actors across the regions of Latin America and the Caribbeans, Africa,
Asia and the Pacific, and Europe. Considering the ambitious objectives of the
GLFx innovation and its strengthening stage, the Program Manager will ensure
internal alignment on key strategic questions, both within the GLFx team and
across the wider organization and innovations, with the objective of
identifying clear processes and approaches for further program growth and
development. At the same time, the Program Manager will provide guidance on
strategic partnerships and collaborations, develop proposals, manage budgets,
and manage donors and key stakeholders’ relationships for improving GLF’s
global role in accelerating action on the ground. The Program Manager will also
oversee the GLF youth program, ensuring its continuous growth and evolution,
partnership with the Youth in Landscapes Initiative’s 4 leading organizations
(a youth network over 1 million), and global leading role in meaningful youth
engagement.
Duties and responsibilities
Strategic development:
- Define
and align a scaling strategy, program documents, reporting processes, and
implementation procedures with GLFx, Youth teams, and coordinators,
resolving any conceptual or operational conflicts
- Resolve
conflicts in program theories, procedures, and regulations to enable
smooth implementation.
- Develop
short-, medium-, and long-term strategies to expand GLF’s action on the
ground in Latin America Country (LAC), Africa, and Asia-Pacific, ensuring
teams meet donor deliverables and GLF strategic goals while remaining
attractive to new donors.
- Ensure
GLFx and Youth programs are fully integrated across GLF channels, events,
activities, and regional priorities, optimizing synergies, resources, and
collaboration with Communications, Events, Regional Coordinators, and the
Global Program Manager.
- Guide
GLFx and Youth Coordinators in maintaining relevance and value for
Chapters and Restoration Stewards in 30+ countries and the 1M+ youth
network, supporting innovation from capacity-building to fundraising.
- Partnership
and growth:
- Develop
funding strategies with GLF management team, to secure long-term support
for GLFx and Youth programs, aligned with other GLF workstreams and
CIFOR-ICRAF priorities.
- Lead
proposal development and fundraising efforts, and maintain strong
relationships with donors and partners to ensure visibility and continued
support.
- Strengthen
collaboration with CIFOR-ICRAF, Charter Members, and global initiatives
such as the Rio Conventions to reinforce GLFx and Youth networks.
Internal alignment and processes:
- In
coordination with the GLF Global Program Manager, co-develop scopes, work
plans, budgets, and timelines for new initiatives with donors and
cross-functional teams.
- Align
GLFx and Youth team activities with the overall GLF strategy, especially
flagship programs such as Landscape Leadership Workshops, Action Summits,
Exchanges, and Voices of the Landscapes.
- Manage
a ~€1.5M annual budget and guide GLFx and Youth Coordinators in
meaningful, objective-based budget planning.
- Recruit
and manage global GLFx and Youth team members, fostering a creative,
positive, and high-performing environment with regular feedback.
Education, knowledge and experience
- Advanced
degree with at least 5 year of experience, preferably in disciplines that
are relevant to one or more of the GLF themes and sustainable development
goals;
- Ability
to produce high quality written content;
- Good
understanding of international development and/or environment policy
processes;
- Proven
experience in planning, implementing and evaluating complex projects;
- Proven
experience in managing a global team and an annual budget over EUR
500,000;
- Proven
experience in working in participatory and bottom-up processes, including
in youth or community-led program development
- Proven
experience in supporting networks and communities growth;
- Fluency
in English is essential.
- Fluency
in Spanish and/or French is an asset
Training and Development Officer- AWARD
Overview
To provide support to the Senior Training Officers in the
coordination of AWARD’s planned virtual and in person courses, ensuring the
smooth planning, delivery and follow-up of high-quality training activities,
with a focus on anglophone participants and specific deliverables.
Duties and responsibilities
Seamlessly coordinate AWARD training activities for its
fellowship programs and partner institutions in fulfilment of AWARD’s mandate
by undertaking the following:
- Timely
planning, scheduling, and execution of courses as per the AWARD workplan.
- Course
materials are prepared according to AWARD’s training standards.
- Training
venue requirements outlined and shared with operations and other relevant
units.
- Effectively
communicate with participants regarding course schedules, course
requirements, pre-course activities, deadlines and monitor progress.
- Administer
course assessments, monitor progress and generate reports.
- Provide
support during actual delivery by ensuring training tools and equipment
available and in working condition and; trainers and participants’ needs
are addressed.
- Maintain
accurate records of training attendance, completion, training and
evaluation reports.
- Attend
inter-unit meetings supporting training deliveries.
Curriculum and Content development:
Actively participate in planning and design of
curriculum for in person and virtual AWARD courses by undertaking the
following: –
- Ensure
course content accuracy, relevance, and alignment with AWARD training
standards.
- Format
and edit learning materials such as pre-course activities, workbooks,
handouts, and related learning aids for consistency, clarity and adherence
to AWARD training standards.
- Enhance
learning by sourcing for relevant interactive learning tools, and digital
resources.
- Assist
in evaluating the effectiveness of curriculum through learner feedback and
performance data.
- Analyze
course feedback and evaluations, provide feedback/reports to training
partners, and to AWARD.
- Monitor
emerging trends in, instructional design, and learning technology for
AWARD target audience.
Trainers and Resource Persons Management:
Manage the contracts and terms of reference of AWARD
Trainers and other resource persons in compliance with ICRAF and AWARD
guidelines by undertaking the following: –
- Support
the recruitment and onboarding of trainers and other resource persons.
- Maintain
and update trainer’s database, areas of expertise e and qualifications
matrix.
- Actively
participate in the allocation of trainers to various training activities
as per AWARD’s workplan.
- Help
prepare training budgets related to trainers’ engagement, and training
materials and tools.
- Assist
in drafting, reviewing, and processing trainer contracts, service
agreements, and TORs.
- Ensure
all trainer contracts are signed and filed in the designated folders.
- Track
contract timelines, expiration dates, and renewals of training service
providers.
- Ensure
compliance with HR, procurement, or donor-related requirements.
- Maintain
records of trainer payments and provide the Finance Unit with relevant
documentation to facilitate payment processing.
- Ensure
that trainers receive training briefs, programs, training materials,
travel and logistical support.
- Attend
and provide feedback during training post sessions debrief with the
trainers.
Knowledge Management:
Manage the knowledge management of the AWARD training
courses content, resources, tools and Learning Community Portal by undertaking
the following: –
- Ensure
learning resources such as workbooks, slides, handouts, reports (training
and evaluation), learning aids are filed and easily accessible.
- Gather
reports, analyze participants and facilitators feedback and share with
relevant units
- Assist
in collecting, organizing, and categorizing training materials and
reports.
- Support
the development and maintenance of vibrant learning resources repositories
to serve AWARD training courses
- Ensure
consistency, quality, and accuracy of information stored in knowledge
systems.
- Support
communication units activities by sharing relevant information for
dissemination to stakeholders.
- Provide
support to staff in accessing or retrieving training related materials.
- Assist
with analyzing learning portal usage and identifying gaps or improvement
areas.
Pre-course and Post Training Follow up:
Support to develop, administer and follow up pre and post
training activities to participants by undertaking the following: –
- Customize
existing pre-course activities
- Communicate
pre-course activities and requirements to participants
- Administer
assessment tests
- Generate
reports
- Disseminate
the reports/feedback
- Follow
up on participants post training requirements/expected outputs.
Liaison person with AWARD Stakeholders:
Maintain cordial working relationships with partner
institutions, development partners and other related stakeholders to ensure
seamless delivery of AWARD courses by doing the following tasks:-
- Assist
in facilitating communication between training partners, participants and
AWARD.
- Schedule
and document meetings with stakeholders.
- Follow
up on action items, requests from participants, trainers and related
stakeholders.
- Maintain
a contact database of key stakeholders and partners.
- Prepare
formal congratulatory messages to AWARD training alumni and stakeholders
for key milestones as and when necessary.
- Follow
up on disputes or complaints from participants and trainers and; have them
addressed by the relevant units/office
Requirements
- Master’s
degree in education, adult education or training and development and/or
related fields
- At
least 5 years of progressive experience in capacity development, managing
training programs, preferably in an international or regional
organization.
- Knowledge
of, and some experience with, Virtual Learning Platforms and Content
Management.
- Knowledge
and/or experience of managing e-learning resources.
- Demonstrated
experience in curriculum design and content development
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.