World Agroforestry recrute un chercheur junior, systèmes d’innovation agricole, Garoua, Cameroun

World Agroforestry recrute un chercheur junior, systèmes d’innovation agricole, Garoua, Cameroun

Job Description :

• Coordinate the implementation of project activities in project sites ;
  
• Provide technical inputs in field activities and training, with a focus on (i) facilitating the co-design and experimentation of innovations with relevant stakeholders, and (ii) strengthening capacities of communities and other stakeholders to innovate ;
  
• Contribute to the dissemination of project achievements through publications of scientific papers, technical reports, training and extension material, success stories, and other oral and written communications ;
  
• Organise project meetings, workshops, field trips, trainings and other project activities in the North Region of Cameroon ;
  
• Plan and monitor project activities, in collaboration with the project team and partners ;
  
• Supervise data collection, M&E and reporting of project activities, in consultation with project team and partners ;
  
• Prepare work plans and technical reports.
  

Requirements :

• Postgraduate degree in one of the following disciplines : rural development or social sciences, agricultural economy, natural  resources management, human geography ;
  
• At least 2 years’ experience in research-for-development, preferably in an international organisation ;
  
• Mastery of French and English.

Skills :

• Familiarity with participatory research methods like innovation platforms, farmer field schools, co-design of technologies ;
• Practical experience with designing and implementing training programmes for farmers, extension agents and local NGOs ;
• Good oral and written communication skills and a track record of scientific publications ;
• Ability to work under high pressure, meet deadlines, monitor and follow-up on pending matters under minimum supervision ;
• Willing to travel and work in rural and remote areas ;
• Having lived or worked in the North region of Cameroon, as well as familiarity with Fulfulde language will be an asset.

Job Summary :

ICRAF is looking for the services of a Junior Scientist – Agricultural Innovation Systems for its new project « Strengthening Innovation Systems in the North of Cameroon » (ReSI-NoC), funded by the European Union for a period of 4 years and implemented in collaboration with CIFOR, CIRAD et IRAD. ReSI-NoC aims to strengthen agricultural innovation systems to improve their role in the processes of inclusive planning, collaborative management and the co-design and implementation of technical, organisational and social innovations.

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