Research Associate Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Job Location:
Ouagadougou - Burkina
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key Technical Responsibilities:
- Assist in contributing to research on tree seed systems including the identification establishment and management of improved seed sources and breeding seed orchards in Burkina Faso.
- Lead and supervise field-based data collection activities including forest inventories biodiversity assessments socio-economic surveys.
- Assist in conducting and monitoring experiments and collecting research data on multi-scale impact evaluation of agroforestry agroecology forestry and natural resources management interventions.
- Perform literature reviews and summarize relevant studies.
- Assist in data analysis and interpretation.
- Assist in nursery establishment plant propagation and germplasm conservation stand maintenance and monitoring in the Sahel region.
- Compile analyze data and organize research findings for a better understanding current state of land and vegetation to support decision making for their sustainable management.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity.
- Collaborate with team members to develop research methodologies and protocols.
- Prepare scientific reports conference presentations manuscripts and other scientific outputs based on project findings.
- Contribute to scientific animation on landscape restoration and surveillance and agroforestry technologies up scaling.
Managerial/Coordination Responsibilities:
- Support the capacity building initiatives of the IKI RTRP Seed and GCF RCAPTD and other projects of the country and the Sahel region.
- Supervise technicians interns students and trainees if allocated
- Assist in planning organizing and conducting the project events.
- Collaborate with relevant scientists to develop concept notes and bankable proposals that will generate funds and support CIFOR-ICRAFs interests.
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-ICRAFs Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of host country laws.
- Participate in project meetings workshops and training sessions.
- Participate in attending to Theme Trees/Centre visitors.
- Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Required Skills:
MsC in Agricultural Science or related science (Forestry Agroforestry Agriculture Ecology Natural Resource Management) with strong expertise in research for development in agroforestry and forestry. Familiar in research and scientific experience including work on tree seed systems tree improvement and landscape restoration. Knowledge on local farmer institutions and knowledge dissemination. Experience in conceptualizing farm-level production research agroforestry technology options and farmer decisions mainly on tree crops. Strong experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods. Some experience coordinating multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary research for development projects. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis software (e.g. SPSS Excel). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team setting. A minimum of 5 years post MSc experience in applied research preferably in forestry natural resource management or rural development contexts; of which at least 3 years in developing countries especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
