Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Reference number: 100104
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Post Doctoral Fellow
Duty station: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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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.

Overview

The Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) works at the nexus of five interconnected areas Biodiversity, Climate, Value chains, Food, Equity where trees can make a difference. CIFOR-ICRAF connects science with action, creating solutions from the ground up through inclusive partnerships, transdisciplinary research, and demand-driven innovation. Our vision is “An equitable world in which viable livelihoods in resilient landscapes foster well-being for people, trees and the environment.” The post-Doc research fellow will support the overall implementation of the Regreening Africa and K4GGWA programs. In that regard, he/she will support CIFOR-ICRAF team in coordination of program activities, especially under component 3 of the K4GGWA program. The post-doc fellow will support research activities; from design and data collection as well as writing of scientific articles. He/she will support in stakeholder engagement activities including organizing workshops & training as well as support with fundraising activities including proposal writing and project development.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support CIFOR-ICRAF team in coordination of program activities, especially the objective/component 3.
  
• Support in research activities from design and data collection to the writing of scientific articles.
  
• Travel nationally and internationally to the field and other program-related events.
  
• Support in stakeholder engagement activities including organizing workshops and training.
  
• Support in fund raising activities including proposal writing and project development.
  
• Any other duty as assigned.
  

Requirements

• A Doctoral Degree or PhD in Social Sciences and related environmental studies.
  
• At least 5 years’ experience in Experience in stakeholder engagements.
  
• Experience in qualitative research methods, data collection and analysis.
  
• Proven experience in scientific / peer-reviewed articles’ publication.
  

Education, knowledge and experience

• A Doctoral Degree or PhD in Social Sciences and related environmental studies.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Experience in stakeholder engagements.
• Experience in qualitative research methods, data collection and analysis.

Terms and conditions

• This position is offered on post-doctoral terms. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration 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 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.
• Candidates must have the right to live and work in Burkina Faso.

Application process

The application deadline is 22 May 2026
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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