Research Officer – Capacity Development and Learning Management

Reference number: 2630

Job status: In-progress

Job category: Local Position

Duty station: Colombo, Sri Lanka

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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

Research Officer – Capacity Development and Learning Management

Overview

The Research Officer – Capacity Development and Learning Management will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering training and knowledge empowerment programme to a diverse group of stakeholders that consist of staff, project partners and rural communities to ensure the effective implementation of project interventions, particularly for the GCF-Knuckles project.

Duties and responsibilities

This
position primarily supports the Sri Lanka Country Director in designing,
developing, and delivering capacity development programme for partners and
stakeholders involved in CIFOR-ICRAF projects. The role requires extensive
coordination and collaboration with government and non-government entities to
mobilize resources and institutionalize capacity-building initiatives in alignment
with project objectives.

Knowledge empowerment and skill
development (Human capital)

  • Design
    implementation arrangements for the capacity development framework already
    developed for the GCF Knuckles Project by consultants/project aligning with the
    needs of the guidelines developed for project interventions.

  • Coordinate
    and facilitate training, workshops, including all stakeholder engagement events
    and knowledge-sharing events.

  • Develop
    curricula, training and learning materials, and toolkits, where necessary, to
    bridge the knowledge and skill gaps for achieving the stipulated goals.

  • Maintain
    the accessibility of training/learning programme through both conventional and
    online learning modes.

  • Effectively
    coordinate with local training institutions, international and national NGOs,
    and government partners to mobilize resources and ensure the sustainability of
    capacity-building initiatives.

  • Monitor
    and evaluate the effectiveness of training programme and recommend improvements
    based on feedback and impact assessments.

  • Support
    in research activities for students and interns, including facilitating and
    evaluating their work.

Game-changing solutions

  • Represent
    the organization in engaging with the public, private, and smallholder farmers
    in various events – as a resource person, participant, and other relevant
    capacity.

  • Contribute
    to local and national discussions on relevant topics of expertise in close
    coordination with the supervisor and Sri Lankan senior researchers.

  • Contribute
    to strengthening the capacity of partners at national and subnational levels,
    including facilitating and organizing training, workshops, and other events in
    collaboration with partners and country teams beyond the GCF Knuckles project.

Structural capital

  • Support
    the project team leaders to ensure accountability processes to donors by
    contributing to timely submissions of reports and activities on the ground.

  • Contribute
    to project reporting, monitoring, and evaluation in collaboration with other
    team members and project partners.

  • Participate
    in adaptive management reviews of implementation.

  • Maintain
    records on relevant stakeholder engagements (e.g., prior notice, list of
    attendances and contacts, gallery of photos, agenda & minutes preparation).

  • Contribute
    to project communication by developing case studies, training reports, and
    success stories.

  • Track
    the follow-up actions of the decisions taken in the meetings.

  • Provide
    monthly summary reports comprising type of engagement/meeting, decisions taken,
    progress of follow-up actions and remarks, and contribute to the annual donor
    reporting as required.

Education, knowledge and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in science/agriculture/forestry/Plantation management or a degree in any other relevant field.
  • Master’s degree in technology transfer, capacity development, or a relevant field.
  • Over 2 years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering training / capacity-development.
  • Programs tailored to diverse audiences, including formal institutions, community-based organizations, and rural populations.
  • Proven track record in planning and implementing successful capacity development initiatives in collaboration with local and international partner agencies.
  • Proficient in IT tools relevant to training and education, with demonstrated ability to manage learning management systems (LMS).

Terms and conditions

  • This is a vacancy for a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position. Landscape Alliance offers competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
  • Salary Structure: This position follows the Landscape Alliance salary scale for Locally Recruited Positions, with a monthly salary range of SLR 218,730 – 342,440, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. We will provide benefits in accordance with the Sri Lankan government’s regulations. In addition, employee and authorized dependents are covered under the Group Medical Insurance Policy and Group Life Insurance Policy.
  • The appointment is valid until the end of this year with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position, and available resources.
  • The duty station will be in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

To apply, please visit our career site at:

https://www.landscapealliance.org/about/work-with-us/

To learn more about Landscape Alliance, please visit our website at:

https://www.landscapealliance.org/

Landscape Alliance promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.

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

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