The Role
Consultants with expertise in climate, agriculture, youth, and digital data are sought for a roster. Experience in Africa is essential.
Summary Generated by Built In
Sectors and Sub-sectors of Expertise Needed – experience in Africa is essential:
Climate and Environment
RequirementsEducation, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements
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
- Agri-Food Systems Specialist
- Agribusiness / Agripreneurship / Entrepreneurship
Specialist
- Apiculture (Beekeeping) Specialist
- Impact Assessment and MEL Specialist (focus on
Agri-Food Systems)
- Youth Employment Specialist
- Green Jobs Specialist
- Gender Advisor / Specialist
- Indigenous Knowledge Advisor (expertise in
traditional knowledge systems, African cultural contexts, and community
engagement)
- Digital Economy Specialist
RequirementsEducation, 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.
Skills Required
- 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.
- Agility and the ability to respond quickly and effectively in fast-paced, urgent work environments.
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The Company
What We Do
CIFOR-ICRAF is a collaborative research organization and a global leader in using trees, forests, and agroforestry to tackle global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, food insecurity, and inequality, by enhancing landscape resilience.
