The mission of The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), based in Nairobi,
Kenya, is to conduct innovative research and development on
agroforestry, strengthen the capacity of our partners, enhance worldwide
recognition of the human and environmental benefits of agroforestry, and
provide scientific leadership in the field of integrated natural
resource management. We are one of sixteen food and environmental
research organizations in the Consultative Group on International
Agricultural Research (CGIAR), whose goals are to help achieve food
security, poverty reduction, and a sustainable environment. Our regional
programmes are active in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, with staff
based in 17 countries. The annual budget is approximately $24 million.

The Centre is currently restructuring to create a more integrated
research-development agenda. To accomplish this, we seek to recruit
outstanding individuals to assume three new senior leadership positions
that will report to the Director General.

Deputy Director-General for Programs, Nairobi, Kenya:
Serves as a member the Centre's senior management team, and is
responsible for the overall leadership and management of research and
development activities. Qualifications: Ph.D. required. Relevant field
of science or relevant experience will be considered. 10 years
demonstrated leadership and management experience integrating research
and development activities. Proven ability to integrate and implement
organizational vision, goals and strategies.

The Director of Strategic Initiatives, Nairobi, Kenya:
Manages the development of the Centre's growing web of partnerships and
alliances, develops relations and science-policy linkages with the
global community; manages relations with community of investors, and
supervises the Centre's communication functions to project powerful and
informative messages. Qualifications: Ph.D. required. Relevant field of
science or relevant experience will be considered. 10 years proven
ability to develop partnerships and alliances for fulfilling
organizational goals, and to
communicate a scientific agenda to diverse global audiences.

The Director of Corporate Services, Nairobi, Kenya:
Responsible for building and sustaining effective, high-quality,
customer-oriented services throughout the Centre's decentralized global
operations. Manages the units responsible for human resources, finance
and operations, information technology, and oversees the development and
maintenance of the centre's capital assets. Qualifications: A master's
Degree in relevant field, with education in human resources and business
management highly desirable. 10 years of relevant experience in
organizational, human resource and financial management.

For organizational and job description details, please visit the World
Agroforesty Centre web site: http://www.worldagroforestrycentre.org

Applications: Interested candidates are invited to send detailed
curriculum vitae, with salary details, and the names and addresses of
three referees (including telephone, fax numbers and email address) to
the ICRAF retained recruiter:

Mr. Patrick Shields
President
Global Recruitment Specialists
Tel: 203-899-0499, Fax: 203-899-0499
E-mail: [email][email protected]
Web: http://www.globalrecruitment.net

Applications will be considered until 12 April 2003 or until the
position is filled.

Please indicate your advertisement source in your application. Nairobi
is a cosmopolitan city with excellent recreation and a considerable
range of opportunities for spousal employment in the local area. The
international schools are considered world-class. ICRAF believes that
staff diversity promotes excellence, and strongly encourages
applications from women and nationals from all countries.