Opportunities

Deadline: 30 October 2016
Open to: graduates with Master’s Degree in Environment/Natural Sciences (Environment, Biology, Agronomy, Physics or equivalent)/Engineering, Economics, Law, political science with proved studies/memories in climate change related subjects
Position: full-time position / long- term

The OBC Conservation Fund makes grants for bird conservation in Asia. Grant-making priorities are projects that benefit globally threatened bird species; that conserve threatened bird habitats; and that are led by Asian residents. Small Conservation Awards are up to £1,500 for projects of 12-18 months, with applications before 31 March of each year. There is a special early deadline on 15 December for projects that have to begin before July. The OBC also considers special and emergency applications at any time. Link

Candidates interested in applying for this role should send the following:

- Curriculum Vitae of no more than 2-3 A4 pages

The “Communications Officer” position will be in charge of the communications activities reporting directly to the Secretary General.

Please send your CV and motivation letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 13 October 2016.

CEPT University announces the Call for its Research & Teaching Fellowship for young graduates from outside India to teach at the University. The Fellowship is open to outstanding recent graduates of programs in any discipline so long as they are able to meaningfully contribute to the discourse on Human Habitat, which is the core of the University’s mission.

This fellowship furthers the University’s mission of excellence in education with exchange of skills, techniques and knowledge between the fellows and the University. The fellows have an opportunity to understand a dynamic social context in one of the rapidly developing cities in India. They would be able to use either one of the summer or winter breaks for self-pursuits. The fellowship is aimed to contribute to the diverse learning environment at CEPT. The candidate can express interest, while applying, in any one of the five Faculties of the University namely: Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Design, Faculty of Planning, Faculty of Technology and Faculty of Management.

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). IITA’s R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa and develops agricultural solutions with partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture.

CIAT, on behalf of IITA, is seeking for a Communication Officer to develop and implement communication activities under the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI) project. The Communication Officer will report to the Project Coordinator, ACAI, and will work closely with the Communication and Knowledge Exchange Expert of the Cassava Weed Management Project.

The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (www.ciat.cgiar.org) is hiring for a qualified person to lead the development of national and sub-national baseline studies on climate-smart agriculture (CSA), also known as CSA Profiles, in close collaboration with teams of experts, donors, national government partners, and other in-country stakeholders. The position is internationally recruited and will be full-time and based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Applicants are encouraged to send a one-page cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies, skills together with a two-page curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of the referees knowledgeable about the candidate´s professional qualifications and work experience. Applicants are invited to visit http://ciat.cgiar.org/ciat-jobs to submit their applications for this position:
a) Clearly indicating Climate-Smart Agriculture Profiles Coordinator as the position title; and
b) Save your Application Letter and CV as one document in pdf format.

FAO’s Climate, Energy, and Tenure Division is looking for an intern for 6 months for the the UNDP/FAO Global Programme “Integrating Agriculture in NAPs”.

The Integrating Agriculture in NAPs programme supports partner countries to identify and integrate climate adaptation measures for the agricultural sector into relevant national planning and budgeting processes. It is a multi-year initiative funded by the German Government that responds to country driven needs. This integration will help to enhance: institutional capacities and processes for operationalizing climate response strategies in the sector; access to international climate finance sources.

FAO’s Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia has an internship opening for an intern based in Tirana, Albania for 5 months starting from September 2016 onwards. The intern will be contributing to FAO’s work on disaster risk reduction in the region, but in particularly in Albania.

Interest and applications (CV and a cover letter) should be send to Tamara van 't Wout, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The specific job description is the following:

Under the direct supervision of the Climate Change and Energy Coordinator for Europe and Central Asia (REUT) in close collaboration with the Assistant Representative of Albania, other officers and consultants, the intern will contribute to FAO’s work on disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation (CCA) and climate smart agriculture (CSA) in the region, specifically Albania regarding the following:

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to their website for more information.

They are seeking a dynamic, pro-active and results-oriented social scientist with strong quantitative skills and focus on Gender and Youth. CIMMYT’s Research for development aims to improve the livelihoods of poor maize and wheat farmers and consumers across the developing world in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The position has a strong focus on quantitative gender analysis drawing on primary and secondary sex- and age-disaggregated data sets complied by CIMMYT, partners, and third parties to rigorously inform our Research for Development (R4D) and social inclusiveness agenda. The position contributes to and draws on the experiences of a large multi-disciplinary R4D team working for CIMMYT across the target continents. You will work as a member of CIMMYT’s Socio-Economics Program in close collaboration with CIMMYT’s other programs, the MAIZE and WHEAT Consortium Research Programs and local and international partners.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Are you a recent graduate or enrolled in a graduate program? Are you interested in making a difference in environmental research and policy? Do you have a commitment towards addressing issues of international importance related to water, environment and health?

If so, then the UNU-INWEH Internship Programme could be for you!

Applications from suitably qualified candidates are invited for the postdoctoral fellowships housed in the Afromontane Research Unit. The theme under which the research projects are pursued is sustainable futures for the people of the Afromontane. Successful candidates will be based at the Qwaqwa Campus of the University of the Free State. The fellowship is potentially available for a period of two years. Continued funding beyond the first year is dependent on the submission of an annual progress report. The successful applicant (s) will be required to publish at least 3 articles per year in DHET / IBSS / ISI – accredited journals. The applicant(s) must have the requisite background and capacity to undertake multidisciplinary research that seeks to make a contribution to mitigating the impact of vulnerabilities in rural and mountainous areas. A relevant academic qualification as well as background in any of the three focus areas is desirable. 

This is a job traineeship and the monthly salary is Euro 1,019.08. The contract will be for a period of eleven months. Bioversity International is a global research-for-development organization. Our vision is that agricultural biodiversity nourishes people and sustains the planet. We deliver scientific evidence, management practices and policy options to use and safeguard agricultural biodiversity to attain sustainable global food and nutrition security. We work with partners in low-income countries in different regions where agricultural biodiversity can contribute to improved nutrition, resilience, productivity and climate change adaptation. Bioversity International is a member of the CGIAR Consortium – a global research partnership for a food- secure future. For further information on Bioversity International, consult our website at: www.bioversityinternational.org

Livelihoods Venture, an investment fund financing innovative social projects, is looking for a passionate and motivated project manager in charge of rural development around the world.  

Livelihoods is convinced of the necessity to invent a new model that would allow companies to have a hands-on approach to sustainability. One of its main objectives is to set-up and strengthen sustainable supply and value chains. The funds are used to promote projects maximizing both the social and environmental impacts on local communities.  

The Pacific Community (SPC) invites applications for the position of Aquaculture Officer located at its regional office in Suva, Fiji.

The Nando Peretti Foundation supports a wide range of charitable causes, including nature conservation (with a focus on birds and wildlife) in Europe and developing countries. Grants are made to non-profit organizations and/or associations, which register with the Foundation. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Do you love communications? Are you interested in infographics? Can you track down the best facts online to illustrate your argument? What about agricultural and rural development data?

CTA has an exciting opportunity for a young research communications professional. As part of their new digital team, you will work closely with the Communications Programme Coordinator to help communicate issues handled by CTA and illustrated with the best evidence.

Position is for immediate hiring and based in Amman, Jordan. Working remotely will be considered on case basis.

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research organization temporarily based in Beirut, Lebanon supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ICARDA is committed to the improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food security and alleviating poverty through agricultural research, and the equitable use of natural resources. For more details: www.icarda.org.