General Call for Applications - Science Roster

Required Competencies •Provide scientific guidance; ensuring that research concepts and methods are appropriate and meet the highest scientific standards and reflect up-to-date scientific methods and concepts. •Collaborate closely with theme coordinators/leaders, within CIFOR, to define and implement research activities in emerging interest areas.

•Write and supervise publications and other scientific communications. •Lead/Supervise project capacity building initiatives. •Supervise students and staff and mentor junior project scientists. •Represent CIFOR, when appropriate, in national, regional, and global forums related to forest governance. •Develop/Maintain constructive partnerships with stakeholders.

•Lead search for additional funding in relevant research areas. •Plan/Monitor research activities, including financing, as necessary. •Lead/Coordinate/Contribute to donor reporting.