Landscape Ecologist at CABI (Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International)

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Support the implementation of existing projects with international, national and local partner organisations;
• Either individually, or as part of a team, grow the existing project portfolio and develop new projects and funding opportunities, including the preparation, writing and submission of research proposals;
• Carry out internal and partner capacity building in ILM through training, mentoring, learning by doing etc.;
• Develop and support gender aspects in project work;
• Publish the outcomes in peer reviewed journals, in particular focusing on the impact of CABI’s work as well as contributingto the dissemination of research findings to stakeholders through presentations, media and other outreach materials;
• Ensure adherence to CABI policies and procedures.

ABOUT YOU:

• PhD degree in ILM, restoration ecology, soil health, natural resource management, land use planning or related subject areas with a minimum of 3-4 years of relevant post-doctoral experience;
• Proven experience in inter- or transdisciplinary project work as well as participatory approaches;
• Proven experience in project development and obtaining funds;
• Proven experience in successful project planning and management, both technically and financially;
• Good knowledge of quantitative (and qualitative) research methods and statistical analyses would be desirable;
• Background in biological control of invasive alien plants would be a benefit;
• Fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Fluency in at least one other language, preferably Swahili;
• Strong scientific publication record.