Dear Colleagues,

We would love to inform you about the the process of recruiting the AGFOR COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, who will be based in Makassar, Sulawesi Indonesia.

The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 34 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

About the position

The AgFor Communications Coordinator will assist the project ‘Agroforestry and Forestry in Sulawesi: Linking Knowledge to Action’ (AgFor Sulawesi), which is managed by the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, Canada (DFATDC), through supporting clear and effective communications between scientists, farmers, agricultural and forestry extension workers, district and provincial governments, DFATDC and its other projects in Sulawesi, partner organizations, NGOs, educational institutions, other projects and the media.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in communications, media, literature, social sciences, environment, forestry, agriculture, agroforestry or related discipline or equivalent professional experience in development communications.
• At least 3 years’ experience in development communications, media, public relations, journalism or advertising.

Personal Competencies

• Self-directed; well organized; able to meet deadlines
• Able to manage a range of professional contractors to tight deadlines
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Indonesian
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multicultural teams
• Able to generate creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations
• Proven negotiation skills, writing and documentation competencies
• Willingness to undertake frequent travel to often remote areas
• Familiarity with one or more local languages of Sulawesi (desirable but not essential)

Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This is a national position and will be for a period of 2 (two) years, subject to 3 (three) months probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include: A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations Detail curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.

All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Southeast Asia Regional Office via email: icrafsea-hr@cgiar.org and should indicate “Application for AgFor Communications Coordinator” on their application letters and email submissions. Applications will be considered until March 13, 2015 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

For a detailed job description please visit http://worldagroforestry.org/regions/southeast_asia/indonesia/careers

Regards,

BaKTI Team

BaKTI (Bursa Pengetahuan Kawasan Timur Indonesia- Eastern Indonesia Knowledge Exchange)

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