Búsqueda laboral: Director General, Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Febrero 2, 2012 | Sección: LABORALES, Oportunidades
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR is one of 15 Centers within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and the Lead Center of the CGIAR Research Programme on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (CRP6). CIFOR’s headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, with offices in Asia, Africa and South America. Cierre: 29 de Febrero 2012.Not many research centres have a global engagement with a broad range of forest-related issues, stress the perspectives of poor countries and communities, combine policy and research, question conventional wisdom, and constantly focus on how to have an impact. CIFOR is one of those few.
CIFOR is looking for a Director General who shares the organization’s passion for enhancing the role of forests in human well-being and environmental conservation, and their commitment to professionalism, innovation, impact, and collaboration.
Requirements
Education, knowledge and experience
* Advanced university degree in a relevant field with relevant experience in all aspects of the position
* International reputation for leadership in science, research and development
* Recognition within the global research community and the various international processes related to forests
* Proven record of successfully leading and managing multidisciplinary policy relevant research in developing countries, including complex international partnerships
* Demonstrated proficiency in resource mobilisation, management of people and resources, and communication with scientific and policy communities
* Fluency in written and spoken English and one or more other languages related to CIFOR’s mandate
* A good working knowledge and understanding of the CGIAR is desirable
Personal attributes and competencies
* Commitment to the CIFOR vision of improving the livelihoods of people in developing countries who depend upon forests and contributing to the long-term maintenance or improvement of the ecosystem services forests provide
* Ability to translate the CIFOR vision into clear strategies for impact
* Excellent leadership and management skills
* Excellent interpersonal, written, and public speaking communication skills, with the ability to interact constructively with people across different cultures, disciplines, and institutions
* Proven diplomatic, negotiation and influencing skills
* Proven experience and skills in change management
* Reputation for personal integrity
* Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning, and is committed to mentoring and staff development
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