Consultant - Chief Technical Advisor/ Conseiller.e Technique Principal (CTP)
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA)Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Posted June 25, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
CIFOR-ICRAF is a non-profit science institution that builds and applies evidence to today's most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises.
Job Description
Join CIFOR-ICRAF and make a difference! CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a Consultant - Chief Technical Advisor/ Conseiller.e Technique Principal (CTP) to lead the project management team at CIFOR-ICRAF based in Kinshasa. The CTP will oversee overall operations, staffing, resource allocation, administration, project monitoring and evaluation, communication, and financial management of the project.
Requirements
- MSc /PhD in a relevant environmental science discipline (forestry, ecology, natural resource management, etc.) with a strong understanding of governance (such as political science, international development, sociology, anthropology, political ecology, gender studies, human geography, etc.)
- A minimum of 5 years (if PhD holder) or 10 years (if MSc holder) of experience in research for development in the context of stakeholder dynamics, institutions, gender considerations, and Civil Society interaction with the REDD+ process in the Congo Basin, with a focus on the DRC
- Demonstrated experience and ability in team leadership, project management, conflict mediation and participatory process management
- Strong understanding and experience of the REDD+ process and climate change mitigation in the Congo Basin, particularly in the DRC
- Work experience in a research institute is an advantage
- Previous experience working with Civil Society and navigating the Civil Society environment
- Competence in scientific methods for research, including data analysis and writing and preparation of peer-reviewed publications in scientific or multidisciplinary journals in environmental sciences is an asset
- Deep understanding of REDD+ governance at national and subnational levels in the DRC, with the ability to navigate across multiple institutions
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration in USD, commensurate with skills and experience
- 1 (one) year assignment with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources
