Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Re-advertised)

Reference number: 202608

Job status: In-progress

Job category: Post Doctoral Fellow

Duty station: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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Landscape Alliance

Landscape Alliance transforms science into action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to
advance planetary health and human well-being. Landscape Alliance is the operating name of the Center for International
Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research on Agroforestry (ICRAF). CIFOR and ICRAF are
independent International Organizations and CGIAR Research Centers.

Landscape Alliance is looking for a

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Re-advertised)

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-Doctoral Research Fellow will support implementation of the Regreening Africa and K4GGWA programs, with a particular focus on the intersection of stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and community forestry. The role will contribute to Component 3 of the K4GGWA program by coordinating program activities, supporting applied research and evidence generation, engaging government, community, civil society and implementing partners, and translating research findings into policy-relevant outputs and practical recommendations for locally led landscape restoration and community forestry initiatives. The Fellow will also support scientific publication, proposal development, project design and fundraising efforts aligned with CIFOR-ICRAF’s work on trees, forests, agroforestry landscapes and resilient livelihoods.

Duties and responsibilities

·Coordinate and support implementation of program
activities, especially Component 3 of the K4GGWA program, with emphasis on
stakeholder engagement, policy processes, community forestry, landscape
restoration and locally led regreening initiatives.

·Support applied research activities, including
research design, qualitative and mixed-methods data collection, stakeholder
mapping, policy and institutional analysis, synthesis of evidence, and
preparation of scientific articles, policy briefs, technical reports and other
knowledge products.

·Travel nationally and internationally for field activities,
stakeholder consultations, partner meetings, learning events and other program-related
engagements.

·Design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes,
including workshops, consultations, training and learning events with
government agencies, community forestry groups, producer organizations, civil
society partners, implementing organizations and other landscape actors.

·Analyze relevant forest, land restoration,
agroforestry, climate, tenure and natural resource governance policies,
strategies and institutional frameworks, and translate findings into actionable
recommendations for program teams, partners and policy stakeholders.

·Document and analyze community forestry,
farmer-managed natural regeneration, landscape restoration and locally led
natural resource management practices, with attention to governance
arrangements, incentives, inclusion, livelihoods and enabling policy conditions.

·Support fundraising activities, including
proposal writing and project development, particularly for initiatives related
to community forestry, landscape restoration, stakeholder engagement, policy
influence and evidence-based scaling of regreening practices.

·Perform any other relevant duties assigned by
the supervisor in support of program implementation, research delivery,
stakeholder engagement and knowledge-sharing objectives

Requirements

·A doctoral degree or PhD in Sociology, forestry,
natural resource governance, environmental policy, political ecology,
geography, development studies, environmental studies or a closely related
field.

·At least five years’ relevant experience
designing, facilitating or analyzing stakeholder engagement processes involving
government institutions, community groups, civil society organizations,
research partners or development actors in forestry, agroforestry, landscape
restoration, natural resource governance or related fields.

·Experience in qualitative and mixed-methods research,
including participatory data collection, key informant interviews, focus group
discussions, stakeholder mapping, policy analysis, institutional analysis and
synthesis of evidence for policy or practice.

·Proven record of producing peer-reviewed
publications and policy-relevant knowledge products, such as policy briefs,
technical reports, evidence syntheses, learning notes or guidance materials for
practitioner and policy audiences.

·Demonstrated knowledge of community forestry,
forest and landscape restoration, farmer-managed natural regeneration,
agroforestry systems or locally led natural resource management in African
drylands or similar contexts.

·Demonstrated ability to analyze policy and
institutional contexts and communicate evidence clearly to government, donor,
community and implementation partners.

·Excellent written and spoken English is
required; working knowledge of French will be an added advantage, given the
duty station in Burkina Faso and the likely need to engage Francophone
stakeholders.

·Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment and
ethical conduct in managing research, stakeholder engagement and partner
relationships.

Education, knowledge and experience

  • A doctoral degree or PhD in Sociology, forestry, natural resource governance, environmental policy, political ecology, geography, development studies, environmental studies or a closely related field.
  • At least five years’ relevant experience designing, facilitating or analyzing stakeholder engagement processes involving government institutions, community groups, civil society organizations, research partners or development actors in forestry, agroforestry, landscape restoration, natural resource governance or related fields.
  • Experience in qualitative and mixed-methods research, including participatory data collection, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, stakeholder mapping, policy analysis, institutional analysis and synthesis of evidence for policy or practice.

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 17 Aug 2026.

We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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