Research Officer Natural Resources Management

1. Project management:

Assist CIFORICRAF research team in the design implementation analysis and reporting of research activities in the various projects.

2. Research design data collection and analysis:

Assist CIFORICRAF research team in the design implementation analysis and reporting of research activities in the various projects; Support and follow up the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation system and plan for SWM project based on international best practices in monitoring and evaluation approaches in the field of rural development and participatory management of wild meat. Contribute to research design and implementation of study protocols in ecology and commodity chains; Under the OFACCE project contribute to the design of complementary studies on topics identified by stakeholders of biodiversity resources management in central Africa and allocated to CIFORICRAF provide GIS preliminary expertise to the project as needed; Coordinate the organization of workshops meetings and virtual discussions.

3. Data analysis and publication:

In collaboration with other scientists produce publications such as technical reports technical sheets training manuals blogs and journal articles. Contribute to the dissemination of research results by attending meetings and giving project overview; preparing and delivering oral presentation on project issues; and communicating complex or substantive project information provided by or at the direction of the Project Manager.

4. Finance management:

Manage entrusted project resources as needed per CIFORICRAF s procedures and regulations and assist in ensuring that project financial obligations are met in accordance with existing procedures.

5. Resource mobilization:

Contribute to proposal writing and fundraising activities.

Requirements

• Master s degree or higher in forestry or other fields related to natural resources management.
  
• At least 3 years of working experience in natural resources management research or development.
  
• Strong knowledge of GIS tools and software.
  
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis with proven experience conducting semistructured interviews.
  
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical software.
  
• Solid theoretical background in the analysis of rural economies and in the study of the exploitation of forest resources by local populations in Central Africa.
  
• Familiar with the processes of creation and management of community forests and community hunting zones.
  
• Basic knowledge on gender issues and gendersensitive research and project development.
  
• Proficiency in English and good working knowledge in French.
  
• Strong communication facilitation and interpersonal skills.
  
• Practical experience in organizing and facilitating workshops with partners in urban and rural areas.
  
• Publication record as main author or coauthor.