ATSAF Job News - 10-2008

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1. World Agroforestry Centre - Womenґs Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

2. Director ILC Secretariat

3. University of Gцttingen, Junior Professorship (W1) in International Agricultural Economics

4. UICN, Forstwissenschaftler (m/w)

5. Naturland, Fachberaters fьr nationale und internationale Aquakultur /Fischereizertifizierung

6. Uni Mainz: Doktorandenstelle in Anthropologie

7. AWARD Science Communications Specialist -

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1.

World Agroforestry Centre - Womenґs Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Introduction

The World Agroforestry Centre recognises the value of developing a diverse and strong pool

of research scientists, both for strengthening its own institute and for the increasing needs of

the developing world. Whilst the overall low numbers of people entering or retaining research

as a career provoke concern, what is more worrying is the gender imbalance. In many

countries, fewer than 20% of science positions are held by women and interview application

ratios are similarly low. To help address this imbalance the World Agroforestry Centre is

establishing a Womenґs Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme, with guidance from

the CGIAR Gender & Diversity Programme. The launch of this new Fellowship Programme

coincides with International Womenґs Day to demonstrate our commitment to recognise and

advance gender balance and equity.

In order to provide immediate opportunities to women entering research and to retain women

who have initially chosen research as a vocation, the World Agroforestry Centre is in the first

instance committing US0,000 annually from its modest core budget to launch the

scheme. It is anticipated that this amount will allow 4-6 fellows to come on board in year 1 as

well as leverage additional future investment and interest.

Scope of the Programme

Women postgraduates are expected to hold a Doctoral degree in a field related to

agriculture, agroforestry, biodiversity, biometrics, capacity building, climate change, ecology,

economics, environmental policy, forestry, genetic resources, geography, hydrology, impact

assessment, institutional strengthening, land degradation, marketing, natural products,

natural resource management, or sociology.

Women Fellows under the programme may propose various arrangements to be engaged

with the World Agroforestry Centre including secondment from their current institutes, job-

sharing, regular employment contract at our headquarters or being based at one of our five

regional centres. The minimum term for employment is two years.

Women Fellows will be assigned a senior scientific supervisor, and be a member of one or

more Global Research Project or Regional Teams at ICRAF. Women Fellows will be

expected to undertake an approved research study which will include publishing of their

results and presentation at international fora. The request from the programme for each

Fellow should cover salary, benefits, transport, womenґs leadership courses, computing

needs, office needs, travel and research expenses.

Whilst candidates will not be excluded on the basis of age or nationality, a preference will be

given to applicants below the age of forty five years and those from developing and/or

investor countries.

Process for application

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through one of our five regional coordinators

or six global project leaders identified in the application form. Their full contacts, general

areas of interest and locational opportunities are provided in detail at

www.worldagroforestry.org/news/default.asp

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Quelle: BEAF, Kasten

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2.

Vacancy Announcement - Director ILC Secretariat

The International Land Coalition is seeking a forward-looking and

results-oriented Director for its global secretariat, hosted in Rome by

the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development. The

position of Director offers a unique opportunity to work with

intergovernmental and civil society stakeholders for pro-poor land

governance. Responsible for the development and implementation of a

multi-year Strategic Framework, the Director has overall responsibility

for managing the secretariat operations, programmes and resource

mobilisation including major representational roles with senior policy

makers at national, regional and international levels.

The full announcement download at

www.landcoalition.org/pdf/08_03_Recruitment_ILC_Director.pdf.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application by not

later than May 2, 2008.

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3.

The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the University of Gцttingen invites applications for a

Junior Professorship (W1) in International Agricultural Economics

starting in December 2008. The position is available for six years, with an initial term of three

years and a second term of three years subject to successful evaluation.

The appointee will represent the field in teaching and research. In particular, analyses on

emerging international supply chains for high-value agricultural products and the implications

for developing and transition countries are expected. This also includes economic aspects of

food safety and quality standards.

Applicants should hold a superior PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., agricultural/resource

economics, economics). Furthermore, they should be familiar with quantitative economic

research methods and be interested in interdisciplinary cooperation. Research experience in

developing or transition countries would be an asset. Teaching will primarily be in English, but

the willingness to learn German within the first two years is assumed.

Preconditions for appointment are laid down in § 25 of the Higher Education Law of Lower

Saxony of 26.02.2007 (Official Law Gazette of Lower Saxony, Nds. GVBl. 5/2007, p. 69). As

a Public Law Foundation, the University of Gцttingen holds the right of appointment. Further

details will be explained on inquiry.

We explicitly welcome applications from abroad. Under certain circumstances part-time

employment is possible. The University strives to increase its proportion of female staff and

specifically encourages qualified women to apply. Disabled persons with corresponding

aptitude for the position will be favored.

Applications, including CV, a list of publications, description of teaching and research track

record, a representative piece of research (job market paper), and two reference letters are

requested by 15 May 2008 and should be sent to the University of Gцttingen, Faculty of

Agricultural Sciences, The Dean, Am Vogelsang 6, 37075 Gцttingen, Germany.

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4.

Lateinamerika

Referenznummer 60084752

Programm Integrierte Fachkrдfte

Land und Standort Ecuador, Quito

Arbeitgeber Uniуn Mundial para la Naturaleza Oficina Regional Amйrica del Sur (UICN)

Forstwissenschaftler (m/w)

Das Umfeld

Aufgrund seines enormen цkonomischen Wachstumspotentials hat der forstwirtschaftliche

Sektor in Ecuador einen hohen wirtschaftlichen Stellenwert. Mit ca. 150.000 Hektar pro Jahr

weist Ecuador gleichzeitig die hцchste Entwaldungsrate in ganz Lateinamerika auf. Die

sukzessive Zerstцrung dieser natьrlichen Ressource erzeugt erhebliches Konfliktpotential.

Ungeklдrte Besitzverhдltnisse, die mangelnde Abstimmung zwischen Akteuren und die

institutionelle Schwдche der zustдndigen Behцrden sind Ursachen dafьr.

Unter der Schirmherrschaft des internationalen Umweltverbandes IUCN (The World

Conservation Union/International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural

Resources) und des WWF (World Wildlife Fund) entstand 1976 das internationale

Artenschutzprogramm TRAFFIC (Trade Records Analysis of Flora and Fauna in Commerce).

In Kooperation mit dem EU-Projekt VERIFOR und der Weltbank fьhrt IUCN/TRAFFIC in

Sьdamerika das Projekt "Governance und Transparenz des Forstsektors" durch. Ziel des

Projektes ist es, mittels der Einfьhrung partizipatorischer Verifizierungs- und Kontrollsysteme

den illegalen Holzeinschlag in der Amazonasregion einzudдmmen und zu bekдmpfen. Das

Regionalbьro von IUCN in Quito - gleichzeitig das Regionalbьro TRAFFIC South America -

koordiniert alle Aktivitдten dieses Programms in den Lдndern Ecuador, Peru, Bolivien,

Surinam, Guyana und dem brasilianischen Bundesstaat Acre.

Die Koordinierung des internationalen Expertenteams stellt das Regionalbьro von IUCN vor

groЯe Herausforderungen. Eine Integrierte Fachkraft soll dazu beitragen, internationale

Erfahrungen zu For stkontrollsystemen in die regionalen Aktivitдten des Projekts

IUCN/TRAFFIC einzubringen.

Die Aufgaben

Als Forstwissenschaftler sind Sie dem Regionaldirektor von TRAFFIC direkt unterstellt und

haben Personalverantwortung ьber ca. 10 Mitarbeiter. Im Einzelnen ьbernehmen Sie

folgende Aufgaben:

- Beratung bei der technischen und institutionellen Erarbeitung von forstwirtschaftlichen

Governance- und Transparenzmodellen in den fьnf Projektlдndern (Ecuador, Peru, Bolivien,

Surinam und Guyana)

- Erstellung von Terms of Reference, Auswahl und Koordinierung von Beratern sowie die

Qualitдtssicherung der Beratungsprozesse in den Projektlдndern

- Betreuung und Beratung nationaler, subnationaler und lokaler Konsultationsprozesse im

Bereich forstwirtschaftlicher Governance- und Transparenzmodelle

- Durchfьhrung von FortbildungsmaЯnahmen und Implementierung regionaler

Wissensmanagementsysteme zu forstwirtschaftlichen Governance- und

Transparenzmodellen

- Vernetzung mit anderen regionalen Institutionen, die auf die Verbesserung der

Forstgesetzgebung in der Anden- und Amazonasregion hinwirken (OTCA, CAN u.a.)

Die Anforderungen

Sie haben einen Hochschulabschluss in Forstwissenschaften (Diplom/Master) und in diesem

Zusammenhang promoviert. In Ihrer langjдhrigen Berufserfahrung, haben Sie Ihre

Kenntnisse in Systemen zur Bekдmpfung des illegalen Holzeinschlages und in

forstwirtschaftlichen Governance- und Transparenzmodellen anwenden kцnnen. Weiterhin

haben Sie bei der Dezentralisierung von Forstkontrollsystemen mitgearbeitet und

Projekterfahrung im unabhдngigen Forstmonitoring gesammelt. Ihre forswirtschaftlichen

Zertifizierungskenntisse konnten Sie bereits im Rahmen Ihrer mehrjдhrigen

Arbeitserfahrungen in Lateinamerika, vorzugsweise in der Anden- oder Amazonasregion,

einbringen. AuЯerdem zeichnet Sie ein hohes MaЯ an Kooperations- und

Kommunikationsfдhigkeit aus, und in der Prдsentation fachlicher Themen und Konzepte

treten Sie sicher und sprachgewandt auf. Die Begabung zu konzeptionellem und

strategischem Denken sowie die Fдhigkeit zum Teamwork bei hohem eigenem Engagement

sind bei dieser Stelle von hoher Bedeutung. Ausgeprдgte kommunikative Fдhigkeiten sowie

interkulturelle Sensibilitдt setzen wir ebenso voraus wie Potugiesischkenntnisse auf

Konversationsniveau. FlieЯende Spanisch- und Englischkenntnisse runden Ihr Profil ab.

Die Konditionen

Sie schlieЯen einen Arbeitsvertrag mit IUCN fьr zwei Jahre zu ortsьblichen Bedingungen ab.

Eine Vertragsverlдngerung ist mцglich. Sie sind dem Arbeitgeber fachlich und

arbeitsrechtlich verantwortlich. CIM zahlt einen monatlichen Gehaltszuschuss und

zusдtzliche Sozialleistungen, sodass sich ein attraktives Gesamteinkommen ergibt.

Ihr Kontakt

Ihr Ansprechpartner ist Herr Schattner.

Telefon: 069 719121-56

E-Mail: bernhard.schattner@zav-cimonline.de

Bernhard Schattner

(Personalvermittlung Lateinmamerika)

Centrum fьr internationale Migration und Entwicklung (CIM)

MendelssohnstraЯe 75-77, 60325 Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland

Tel. +49-(0)69-71 91 21-56, Fax +49-(0)69-71 91 21-81

E-Mail: bernhard.schattner@zav-cimonline.de, Website: www.cimonline.de

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5.

Naturland e.V., Verband fьr Цkologischen Landbau:

In der Aquakulturabteilung des Naturland Verbandes, Hauptgeschдftsstelle Grдfelfing bei

Mьnchen, ist baldmцglichst die Stelle eines Fachberaters fьr nationale und internationale

Aquakultur-/Fischereizertifizierung zu besetzen.

Naturland e.V. ist ein gemeinnьtziger Anbauverband und international tдtiger Цko-Zertifizierer

mit insgesamt mehr als 48.000 Einzelmitgliedern. In der Entwicklung der цkologischen

Aquakultur und der Zertifizierung цkologischer Aquakulturbetriebe ist Naturland weltweit

fьhrend. Die Aufgaben des zukьnftigen Stelleninhabers/ der zukьnftigen Stelleninhaberin

umfassen unter anderem:

- die Betreuung der Mitgliedsbetriebe ьber e-mail, Telekommunikation,

- Bearbeitung eingehender Anfragen interessierter Betriebe und Verbraucher am

Telefon und per e-mail ьber die Inhalte der цkologischen Aquakultur und die Wege zur

Zertifizierung,

- Umstellungsberatung interessierter Betriebe vor Ort

- Vorbereitung und Organisation von Betriebsinspektionen,

- Vertretung von Naturland bei Messe- und Fachveranstaltungen fьr den Bereich

цkologische Aquakultur

- Mitwirkung in Fцrderprojekten, z.B. im Bereich der Entwicklungshilfe

Die Ausьbung der Tдtigkeit umfasst gelegentliche Reisen im In- und Ausland zu den

Mitgliedsbetrieben und Neu-Interessenten, sowie zu Fachveranstaltungen.

Vorraussetzungen fьr die Besetzung der Stelle ist eine akademische Ausbildung im Bereich

Agrarwissenschaften, Fischereibiologie oder Biologie mit Schwerpunkt oder Einbeziehung

der Aquakultur/Fischerei. Grundsдtzliche Kenntnisse der цkologischen Landwirtschaft und

der цkologischen Zertifizierungsarbeit sind wьnschenswert. Praktische Erfahrungen in der

Aquakultur, Teichwirtschaft oder Fischerei, beispielsweise eine Ausbildung zum Fischwirt

wдren hilfreich. Erforderlich sind gute Englischkenntnisse und die Bereitschaft sich mit der

цkologischen Wirtschaftsweise zu identifizieren um sie nach auЯen glaubhaft vertreten zu

kцnnen. Weitere Fremdsprachenkenntnisse sind von Vorteil.

Ihre Bewerbungen senden Sie bitte mit den ьblichen Unterlagen bis zum 31.04.2008 an:

Naturland e. V. zu Hдnden Herrn Dr. Stefan Bergleiter, Kleinhaderner Weg 1, 82166

Grдfelfing oder per e-mail an naturland@naturland.de.

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6.

Uni Mainz: Doktorandenstelle in Anthropologie

The Department of Anthropology and African Studies at the Johannes Gutenberg University

in Mainz, Germany, invites applications for a, initially, two-year position in a social

anthropological research project at the level of Doctoral Researcher

(German: wissenschaftliche/n Mitarbeiter/in; payment: half of EntgeldGr E 13)

Responsibilities will include an extensive empirical study on the micro-politics of national park

management in Northern Benin, West Africa. Focus is on conflicts between various interest

groups and processes of negotiation and political manoeuvring related to management and

use of national park resources. The study is part of a larger interdisciplinary research project

on biodiversity conservation in West Africa (BIOTA).

Applicants must have in hand an excellent master degree (or equivalent) in social

anthropology or related discipline and be competent in political and legal anthropology

(including actor-oriented approaches). Candidates are expected to spend a one-year period

of fieldwork in Northern Benin and to aim for a Ph.D. grade in social anthropology. Language

skills in French are necessary.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applications should only be sent by email and include a letter of interest, CV, list of diploma

and grades, and names and addresses of two references. Please send applications (PDF or

Word attachments) to

Dr. habil. Nikolaus Schareika

Johannes Gutenberg-Universitдt Mainz

Institut fьr Ethnologie und Afrikastudien

Forum 6

55099 Mainz

Email: schareik@mail.uni-mainz.de

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7.

AWARD Science Communications Specialist -

(Re-advertisement)

Thank you for your interest in this position. In this section we have provided:

1 The overview of the AWARD Project;

2 The role description for the Science Communications Specialist position;

3 The selection criteria for this position; and

4 Information about submitting applications.

1 Overview

We invite applications from qualified candidates for the position of Science Communications

Specialist in the Gender & Diversity - African Women in Agricultural Research and

Development (AWARD) Program. The incumbent will be a communications professional with

strategic and operational skills spanning a range of media. The AWARD team comprises a

Project Manager, Mentoring and Training Specialist, and two administrative staff.

The incumbent must possess a commitment to the professional development of women,

knowledge of Sub-Saharan African agricultural science systems, and highly-developed team

skills.

AWARD will deliver mentoring, science capacity building and leadership development to 360

AWARD Fellows, who will be spread across four intakes over six years. During the second

year of their fellowships, MSc and PhD level Fellows will also mentor a junior woman

scientist, spreading the benefits of AWARD to an additional 220 women scientists. Another

360 mentors - both women and men - will benefit in various ways from this Project.

Candidates for AWARD fellowships will be invited from up to 13 designated countries in Sub-

Saharan Africa, both Anglophone and Francophone.

The AWARD project is being managed by the CGIAR Gender & Diversity program (G&D), in

partnership with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), the 15 research

Centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and an

extensive network of implementation partners. These partners include research networks

and several of Africaґs national agricultural research organizations (NARS), together with

specialized training/development providers.

2 Role

Under the direction of the AWARD Project Manager, the Science Communications Specialist

will:

· design and implement the Projectґs strategy on communications, networking and

knowledge sharing strategy including corporate image; provide strategic advice on

communications to the Project Manager;

· provide information sharing support for G&D AWARD Team, Fellows, mentors and

women scientists being mentored by AWARD Fellows on a broad range of issues including

developments and topical issues in African agricultural science, activities and achievements

of African women in science, and research resources and funding opportunities;

· develop and implement comprehensive public awareness and outreach initiatives to

motivate girls and young women to pursue careers in agricultural science;

· liaise with, and write articles/news items for news media, magazines, radio and TV;

write brochures, posters, etc about AWARD for public distribution;

· communicate with stakeholders, partners and the AWARD Steering Committee to

ensure they are well-informed about AWARD activities and initiatives, seek feedback on

issues as they arise, and relay this feedback to the AWARD Team;

· create content for, and manage the AWARD Project Web site;

· manage the production and dissemination of Project reports and other

communications products; supervise consultants engaged for outsourced products;

· support the Project Manager in the identification of suitable scientific conferences for

Fellows; and

· provide periodic management reports detailing the nature and impact of

communication activities.

3 Selection Criteria

Please note: This section explains the knowledge, personal qualities, and skills and

abilities we are seeking in candidates for this position. We will be using these criteria as the

principal reference for short-listing candidates for interview.

Knowledge

· Masters degree or higher, in communication or a related discipline, or Bachelors

degree and equivalent experience;

· expert understanding of communication strategy and practices across a wide range

of media, including Web sites;

· proven experience in producing a wide range of communication products, including

written, visual, exhibitions, electronic, etc., and spanning presentation, design, layout and

editing;

· knowledge of relevant computing packages, including Adobe, messaging for media,

PowerPoint, etc;

· knowledge of photography and film-making is desirable; and

· general knowledge of the Sub-Saharan African agricultural science system.

Personal Qualities

Commitment to Gender and Diversity Issues:

· enthusiasm for, and high degree of personal commitment to the issues promoted by

G&D Program, particularly equity, multicultural work, cross-cultural communication, inclusion,

dignity, and professional development of women; and to the objectives and success of the

AWARD Project; and

· displays the highest standards of personal behavior, as appropriate to a multi-cultural

organization.

Initiative:

· adds value to the activities which he/she manages, by identifying opportunities and

needs, and by acting appropriately on those issues; and

· possesses the ability to think critically and strategically about technical/administrative

approaches and issues, and about opportunities for enhancing the communications aspects

of the AWARD Project.

Judgment: (this competency based on corresponding ICRAF competency)

· takes judgments that reflect priorities at the individual and AWARD Project level;

· identifies the issues relevant to making a judgment, and decides when it is necessary

to seek information/advice or consult the Project Manager and/or colleagues before acting;

and

· demonstrates a sound understanding of when to share information and when to keep

it confidential.

Adaptability and flexibility:

· readily accommodates a range of tasks and challenges;

· demonstrates willingness to respond to changes in priorities, systems, processes

and technologies; and

· demonstrates the ability to undertake multiple tasks concurrently when required.

Skills and abilities

Inclusion:

· delivers a communication service that is inclusive of multiple cultures and

backgrounds; and

· demonstrates understanding of client needs, and takes a pro-active and co-operative

approach to those needs within the framework of the AWARD Project; exercises patience

and diplomacy when required.

Service management:

· develops, organizes, manages and takes accountability for all communications

projects and services, including project/service budgets, meeting deadlines and delivering

outputs;

· strives for world-class standards of design and implementation;

· outputs are characterized by the use of innovative and appealing communication

approaches, tools and methods;

· ensures that communications activities are delivered effectively by undertaking

sound programming, taking responsibility for decision-making, and ensuring that high-quality

outputs/services are delivered in a timely and effective manner;

· identifies problems and flaws in service delivery, provides/proposes solutions to

those problems, and is actively involved in implementing solutions;

· activities are characterized by good documentation/information about work in

progress to ensure that, in his/her absence, their colleagues can respond to any enquiries;

· shows good attention to detail, and demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and

reliability when providing/checking information; and

· functions effectively and reliably in carrying out his/her activities, in the absence of

the Program Manager.

Personal organization and priority setting:

· demonstrates a systematic approach to his/her work, programming his/her activities

and adhering to that program;

· determines priorities soundly, with appropriate balance between important tasks and

urgent tasks, and the needs of different people/groups she/he supports;

· reassesses priorities as required, and seeks advice to confirm high priority tasks;

and

· can be relied on to meet deadlines.

Multi-cultural teamwork:

· maintains a positive, co-operative relationship with Project participants, specialized

communications/information service providers, and other organizational groups in the G&D

Program; through this he/she maintains an awareness of issues relevant to the Projectґs

activities;

· is flexible when necessary, and effectively balances his/her own views and

preferences with those of other team members, demonstrating a willingness to assist others

in time of need;

· demonstrates the ability to deliver and receive criticism constructively, and provides

effective feedback; and

· demonstrates an effective and transparent approach to sharing information.

Interpersonal/cross-cultural skills:

· conscious of own culture and the cultural variables of others;

· own activities are characterized by tact and courtesy; and the ability to establish

rapport; demonstrates good persuasive skills when necessary;

· demonstrates open-mindedness to, and respect for differences based on gender,

nationality and culture;

· builds trust and respect with AWARD stakeholders and participants;

· resolves conflicts that arise as a result of cultural biases, assumptions,

misunderstandings or misinterpretations; and

· is sensitive to organizational politics.

Communication:

· demonstrates professional writing skills; graphics skills are highly desirable;

· oral, written and e-mail messages are characterized by their clarity and

appropriateness;

· conveys and comprehends information and instructions clearly, both orally and in

writing;

· demonstrates the ability to draft correspondence and reports on complex subjects

that are succinct and clear; and

· exercises well-developed presentation skills, and the ability to interact effectively with

small groups as well as individuals.

Languages:

· possesses excellent skills in written and oral English, and good skills in written and

oral French.

4 Applications

Your application should include a cover letter (including mention of where you saw this

position announcement), your c.v., a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and

the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and e-mail) of three referees who are

knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities. Please note that, if you

do not include a statement in relation to the selection criteria, we will not consider your

application.

Candidates who had responded to the initial advertisement need not apply.

Please address your application to icrafhru@cgiar.org

Alternatively, hard-copy applications may be mailed to:

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Human Resources Unit

PO Box 30677-00100

GPO Nairobi

KENYA

Applications may also be faxed to:

The World Agroforestry Centre

Human Resources Unit

+254 20 722 4001

The position title should be clearly marked on the envelopes of mailed applications, or on the

cover sheet of fax or e-mail applications.

Applications close on 18th April 2008.

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