Research Scientist – Global Research Project Leader: ICRAF

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is recruiting an experienced research scientist to lead its work on policies, institutions and incentives for enhancing the multi-functionality of rural landscapes in Africa, Asia and Latin America.  The position is based at ICRAF’S headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. For more information, visit http://www.worldagroforestrycentre.org/af1/index.php?id=17. The deadline for applications is 18^th May 2009.

Special Adviser to the President- IFAD

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) needs to recruit a Special adviser to the President. IFAD has a challenging and dynamic programme of work and has a growing reputation both as an International Financial Institution and as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations. The Special Adviser will provide technical and operational support and advice to the President keeping IFAD vision and values at the forefront of decision making and actions. For details on this position and to apply visit http://www.ifad.org. The deadline for applications is 19^th May 2009.

Director, Office of the President- IFAD

The Director, Office of the President, IFAD will provide strategic leadership and management contributing to the promotion of IFAD’s image and the enhancement of its international reputation and adhering to IFAD’s mission and values. The Director, Office of the President, will provide Fund-wide strategic, managerial and operational advice to the President. For details on this position and to apply visit http://www.ifad.org. The deadline for applications is 19^th May 2009.

Regional consultants in Natural Resource Economics

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is calling for applications for economic consultants within the IGAD region. They are looking for up to three consultants from different IGAD countries to conduct studies in relation to “Improving natural resource accounting for macroeconomic planning in the Arid and Semi Arid Lands”. The deadline is 19^th May 2009 and applications have to be sent to Edith Mpigi: edith.mbigi@iucn.org. Other related to queries should be sent to Caterina Wolfangel: caterina.wolfangel@iucn.org