N-25-32 Agroforestry Technician

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dedicated and motivated Agroforestry Technician for our hosted organization CIFOR-ICRAF in the region.

About CIFOR-ICRAF: More than a research instituteit is a hub of the brightest minds working together to develop nature-based solutions for forested and tree-based landscapes. We collaborate with governments academia civil society and the private sector to address five major global challenges: deforestation and biodiversity loss the climate crisis the transformation of unsustainable food systems unsustainable value and supply chains and extreme inequality.

About the role: The selected candidate for this position will support the implementation and systematization of activities related to the Agroecology TPP specifically for the B-REAL within the framework of Multifunctional Landscapes program in Ucayali. The role will support co-design and co-learning activities on tree-based systems interventions and support the pilot of a decision-support tool to guide technical assistance and communication on integrating agroecological and tree-based practices into farming and natural resource management systems in Ucayali.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the systematization and characterization of Nature initiatives within the scope of the project contributing to field data collection and the creation of technical dataset for identified local initiatives.
  

• Provide technical support in the processes of constructing and testing and validating the methodology for farm and community plans.
  

• Maintain relationships with local communities and information flow with partners.
  

• Support the establishment of a network of learning sites assisting with georeferenced registration and the creation of characterization and basic monitoring datasheets.
  

• Collaborate in the implementation of participatory training modules supporting logistics participant outreach and registration.
  

• Implement complementary activities to support research and the intervention of the national technical team in Ucayali as needed for project operations.
  

What are we looking for

• Bachelors degree in Forestry Environmental or Agronomic engineering with a minimum of five years of experience in coordinating field projects related to agroforestry restoration and agroecology.
  

• A minimum of 2 to 3 years of field experience leading activities related to agroforestry sustainable agriculture restoration or natural resource management.
  

• Practical knowledge of agroforestry and sustainable production systems.
  

• Basic computer skills with tools like Word and Excel with GIS/GPS knowledge being a plus.
  

• Skills in collecting and organizing technical and social information as well as communication and engagement skills for interacting with local communities and regional stakeholders
  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  

• Proactivity to anticipate and take on new tasks as necessary particularly when dealing with virtual work environments
  

• Intermediate level of English writing and verbal communication skills.
  

This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults

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CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.