Job Description

Reference number: 202614
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a

IKI Capacity Development and Stakeholder Engagements Coordinator

Overview

To coordinate and strengthen capacity development activities under the IKI project by assessing, designing, and supporting implementation of training and institutional strengthening interventions across partner countries to enhance native tree seed (NTS) systems.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Key Technical Responsibilities:

Coordinate country-level capacity needs assessments (working closely with the project team) to identify technical and institutional gaps in Native Tree Seed (NTS) systems in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Burkina Faso, specifically covering:

o Tree seed facilities and equipment

o Tree seed testing and storage

o Tree seed source description

o Tree seed collection

o Training on BSO establishment and management

Review existing training needs assessments and prior trainings conducted under other Theme projects in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda to identify lessons, overlaps, and gaps.
Develop training materials for technical experts to address priority capacity gaps identified through the NTS capacity needs assessments.
Support and coordinate delivery of technical trainings to address identified skills gaps within NTS systems.
Support training related to facility and institutional improvements to strengthen NTS seed supply systems.
Contribute to the development of curriculum and training materials for Training of Trainers (ToT) courses on GESI, landscape restoration, and rural engagement.
Develop and document an overall workflow and governance efficiency assessment for NTS-related institutional processes.
Develop and facilitate stakeholder cross-learning events in different delivery channels
Conduct training impact evaluation assessments
Coordinate capacity and training facilitation use of the digital learning campus in collaborations with CDE unit
Support communication and media coverage events on training and capacity development actions.

2. Managerial/Coordination Responsibilities:

Contribute to stakeholder engagement activities within tree seed system sectoral assessments and enabling institutional and policy processes.
Contribute to establishment and strengthening of networking platforms and communities of practice among project partners and relevant national and regional institutions.
Coordinate workshops and stakeholder engagement meetings for knowledge product dissemination.
Coordinate cross-cutting activities with BGCI contributing to Outputs IV.2 and IV.3.
Facilitate collaboration between country teams, technical experts, and institutional partners.

3. Other Responsibilities:

Identify and mitigate potential risks within the work area.
Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others, in accordance with CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and comply with all applicable statutory health and safety requirements of relevant host countries.
Participate in Theme Trees/Centre projects, events, and stakeholder engagements as required.
Undertake any other duties assigned by the Supervisor consistent with the scope and level of the role.

Requirements

MSc specializing in Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagements.
Minimum five (5) years’ professional experience in capacity development and stakeholder engagement.
Experience working within international organizations is preferred.
Strong facilitation, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Education, knowledge and experience

• MSc specializing in Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagements.
• Minimum five (5) years’ professional experience in capacity development and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working within international organizations is preferred.
• Strong facilitation, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Terms and conditions

• This is a Locally Recruited Position (LRS). CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
• The initial appointment will be for two (2) years, with a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
• The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.