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JOB ADVERTISEMENT REF_ ICRAF-CIFOR/WARO/2017-001

Publié le mercredi 6 décembre 2017 à 13h00min

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT REF_ ICRAF-CIFOR/WARO/2017-001

Overview

The Drylands Development Programme (DryDev) is a six-year initiative (August 2013 to July 2019) funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the Netherlands, with a substantial contribution from World Vision Australia (WVA). With the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) as the overall implementing agency, this integrated development programme is being implemented by a consortium of five National Lead Organizations (NLOs) and 16 Implementation Partners (IPs) in selected dryland areas of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Ethiopia, and Kenya. It is seeking to meaningfully contribute to the realization of a vision where households residing in such areas have transitioned from subsistence farming and emergency aid to sustainable rural development.

The programme works through the provision of direct development support to farmers through interventions on a wide range of technological and development options, from sub-catchment or watershed rehabilitation and management to farm-level water and soil management, agricultural commodity production, and value chain and institutional development. DryDev also seeks to influence policy and investment decisions.

In Burkina Faso, ICRAF is working in close collaboration with SNV and TREE AID to increase the adoption of best-fit technologies, tools and policy recommendations for improved agricultural productivity, food and water security, livelihood systems, resilience and ecosystems.

CIFOR, acting on behalf of ICRAF, is seeking to recruit the following :

1. A qualified communication officer

Summary of responsibilities
• Provide needed support for proper bilingual communication at all levels of the programme in the country.
• Supporting implementation of DryDev communication strategy in Burkina Faso
• Coordinator
• Coordinating field visits to target beneficiaries to produce communication materials
• Liaising with the Burkina Faso DryDev partners on programme communication matters, including the writing and uploading of country success stories and updates on the programme AKVO platform / website.
• Developing own work plan in consultation with ICRAF Communication team and Country
• Liaising with local media to share successful farmer initiatives and programme success stories
• Ensure good storage of folders and other communication medium and a database.
• Prepare terms of reference and ensure the preparation, monitoring and quality control of communication services/information/visibility (printing and distribution of brochures, media coverage, brochures, video / documentary, etc.)
• Carry out any other tasks requested by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Education, Experience and Technical Skills :
• The applicant must be a holder of at least a Professional diploma (HND)/BA/BSc degree in one or more relevant communications field (Communication Sciences, journalism, editing, mass media, public relations or related discipline) ;
• A minimum 3 years of work in complementary fields of communication,
• Thorough knowledge in PAO, information law
• Proficient in both English and French. A third regional language will be an advantage
• Be creative and able to innovatively use New Information and Communication Technology Equipment
• Good Journalism/reporting/writing skills
• Good familiarity with integrated management of natural resources projects (agricultural forestry, agroforestry) research and development

Personal Attributes and Competencies :
• Possessing excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills
• Be pro-active
• Responsive, rigorous, available
• High quality of organizational skills
• Liability to manage stress

Terms and conditions
• This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position ;
• CIFOR offers competitive remuneration, commensurate with skills and experience ;
• The appointment will be for a period of one year with 06 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.

2. A Driver

Summary of responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the DryDev Country Coordinator, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks requiring considerable skill and judgement :
• Drive project staff and visitors on official mission ;
• Drive and guide visitors ;
• Assist in visa processing ;
• Ensure the cleanliness and care of the vehicle assigned and report mechanical faults ;
• Ensure vehicle timely maintenance ;
• Ensure that vehicle documents are up to date and follow up vehicle document renewal ;
• Ensure security of project vehicle at all times ;
• Collect and deliver mails, parcels and carry out other administrative errands ;
• Assist the staff in planning vehicle movements ;
• Assure any other tasks assigned by the hierarchy.

Requirements
Education, Experience and Technical Skills :
• Completion of a secondary school education with a relevant driving license training as appropriate
• At least 5 years driving experience including at least 3 years with preferably with an international organization or similar institution.
• Well-developed knowledge of driving techniques
• A basic understanding of the mechanics of the vehicles they drive particularly aspects relating to safety, basic maintenance and reliability
• A high level of courtesy to other road users and pedestrians
• Good command of French language, speaking English would be an added advantage

Personal Attributes and Competencies :
• Possessing excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills
• Be pro-active
• Responsive, rigorous, available
• High quality of organizational skills
• Liability to manage stress

Terms and conditions
• This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position ;
• CIFOR offers competitive remuneration , commensurate with skills and experience ;
• The appointment will be for a period of one year with one-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.

Application Process

• The application deadline is December 15th, 2017.
• We will acknowledge all applications, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Please send your letter of interest and CV including contact information for three referees to : m.karambiri@cgiar.org and copy to icraf-wca@cgiar.org
• To learn more about ICRAF, please visit their website at www.worldagroforestry.org ; and for the DryDev programme, please visit : https://drydev.org/.

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