State Associate

Reference number: 2428
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Consultancy
Duty station: Rayagada district, Odisha, India
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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

Trees Outside Forests in India (TOFI) is a five-year joint initiative by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of the Government of India. With the united force of its consortium partners led by CIFOR-ICRAF, the initiative is committed to expanding the area under trees outside forests for the benefit of livelihoods and the ecosystem.

The State associate will assist the State Coordinator to roll out TOFI’s Program Delivery Model (PDM). This will include supporting district-level stakeholders to pursue prioritized TOF expansion opportunities; supporting the formulation of annual work plans and overseeing their implementation; liaising and networking with a plurality of district-level stakeholders; delivering and coordinating training and other capacity development activities; and supporting the delivery of key project activities and outputs as they pertain to the state level.

Duties and responsibilities

• Collaborate with the State Coordinator to implement TOFI’s Program
  Delivery Model (PDM), focusing on the assigned district.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for Trees Outside Forests (TOF)
  expansion and pursue prioritized initiatives at the district level.
• Coordinate with district-level government institutions, project
  partners, and Civil Society Organizations for effective project
  implementation.
• Support the establishment, operation, and sustainability of TOF Hubs
  within the district.
• Lead field activities, including farmer selection, input distribution,
  data collection, cleaning, monitoring, and submission.
• Organize district-level stakeholder workshops, training sessions, and
  capacity development activities, and facilitate network development and
  knowledge sharing.
• Aid in setting up, upgrading, and managing primary and tertiary
  nurseries and agroforestry demonstration activities in the district.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports for district-level TOFI
  activities.
• Assist in implementing the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation &
  Learning Plan, Gender Analysis Plan, and Environmental Monitoring and
  Mitigation Plan, including capturing Activity Location Data.
• Perform any other project-related tasks assigned by the State
  Coordinator.
  

Education, knowledge and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Agriculture, Agroforestry, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Social Sciences, or Natural Resource Management.
• Minimum of 3 years of field experience in implementing donor-funded projects or development programs, with proven experience in leading a team to achieve development goals.
• Experience working with state officials and ICAR institutes is highly desirable for supporting strategy development, implementation plans, and decision-making.

Terms and conditions

• This is a consultancy position.

• The initial contract will be for 12 months, which is renewable upon satisfactory performance.

• Work location: Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

• Number of position: 1

To apply, please visit our career site at:
https://www.cifor-icraf.org/about/work-with-us/

To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor.org and www.worldagroforestry.org

CIFOR-ICRAF reserves the right to modify the number of positions, location, or cancel the hiring as necessary.

CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.

CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

Application process

The application deadline is 07 Oct 2024
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.