RESEARCH OFFICER – FINANCIAL AND ECONOMICS ANALYST (Ref. No.

2150)
Indonesia Country Programme

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a
more equitable world where forestry and landscapes enhance the environment and well-being for all.
CIFOR-ICRAF are non-profit, scientific institutions that conduct research on the most pressing
challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary
approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity. Our
work focuses on innovative research, developing partners’ capacity, and actively engaging in dialogue
with all stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect forests and people. Our work spans
the globe, with expertise in the ‘global South’. Founded in 1993 and 1978 respectively, CIFOR-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.

CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a:

Researcher Officer – Financial and Economics Analyst

Overview

The position will be involved in actively delivering the outcomes and impact of sustainable livelihoods
and growth with effective commodity value chains through partnerships. The position’s main purpose
is to lead research and development work and provide analyses in economics for various geographical
scopes and scales, and effectively supervise relevant work at management and project activity levels.

Summary of responsibilities

1. Contribute to the design and implementation of research and development activities in agriculture
and agroforestry economics, which include economic assessment of various land use options, such
as profitability and trade-off analyses, and models of tree-based agriculture for various
geographical scopes and scales in Indonesia.
2. Conduct quality control/assurance for data management, generation, processing, assessment and
analysis of relevant data.
3. Lead the development and preparation of relevant research activities.
4. Prepare drafts of written reports, peer-reviewed papers and other publications.
5. Be actively involved in the implementation of communication strategy within the unit.
6. Conduct capacity building and stakeholder engagement in co-ordination with relevant project
activities to increase levels of impact.
7. Supervise students and field staff conducting economic-related research activities.
8. Maintain strong relationship with the national agriculture and forestry research system, NGOs,
universities, local partners and community.
Requirements
Education, knowledge and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, forestry, natural resource management, or economics.

Holding a master’s degree is well regarded.
• A minimum of 5 (five) years of relevant experience.
• A comprehensive understanding of agroforestry and farm- and commodity-based economics.
• Experience in working with a research institution or non-profit-organization, preferably one
based on agriculture or forestry.
• Experience in conducting economics research in a farm or rural setting would be an advantage.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, or any office application).
• Strong administrative and documentation skills.
• Good knowledge of communication (Indonesian and English).
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills (Indonesian and English).

Personal attributes and competencies

• Both results and process orientated.

• Strong character, multitasking person who is able to work under pressure.
• Well organized; able to meet deadlines, good understanding of time management.
• Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multicultural teams.
• Willing to learn new skills and to seek knowledge related to the scope and content of the
specific projects.
• Generates creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations.
• Willing to receive feedback from others.
• Has a vision to develop the organization and an intention to make continuous improvement.

Terms and conditions

• This is a locally recruited staff (LRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local
currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
• The appointment will be for one year, inclusive of a three-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 Bogor, Indonesia.

Application process
• The application deadline is 7 May 2022.
• All applications will be acknowledged but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

To apply, please visit our career site at:

http://www.cifor.org/careers

To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at:

https://www.cifor.org and www.worldagroforestry.org

CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to

excellence.