Research Assistant

Recruitment of Research Assistant for CCAFS/CSV and USAID-funded projects.

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is one of a network of the Global Research Partnership for a Food-secure Future (CGIAR). As a global leader in agroforestry research and development, ICRAF’s ultimate purpose is to improve human welfare by reducing poverty, increasing cash income, improving food and nutritional security, and increasing environmental resilience through improved agroforestry systems. ICRAF has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and works in 21 countries throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America.

The Position

As expanded operation in the sites, ICRAF is seeking for the young dynamic research assistant to work for the projects in central Vietnam. Under the direct supervision of project manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for research assistance and organization of commune activities under projects carried out in in Ha Tinh, Thua Thien Hue and Quang Nam province. The position will be based in ICRAF office in Hanoi with the frequent travels to the project sites. Her/his main duties and responsibilities as follows.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the field activities together with local partners, supervise activities, independently provide advise or seek advise as necessary to ensure project implementation and maintained collaboration with local partners.
• Field data collection, encoding, tabulation, cleaning and brief analysis, including scheduling survey and focus group discussions, communicating with respondents/participants, arranging logistics, participating in survey.
• Facilitate training, ToT and community groups as necessary.
• Monitor and document research trials and project activities
• Prepare field notes and reports

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor degree in agriculture, forestry, agroforestry or related fields. Master education is a merit
• Two year working experience in research or development NGO or international organization
• Good communication and writing in English
• Be an open-minded and dynamic person and dedicated to works and to the Center's goals
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multicultural teams
• Able to generate creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations

Terms of offer

• Initial two-year contract with a competitive salary.
• The contract is subject to 2 (two) months probation period, assessment of performance and availability of resources

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements
• A detailed curriculum vitae with working experience as programmer
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, and email addres

All correspondence should be addressed to the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Office Hanoi, at No. 17A, Nguyen Khang street, Trung Hoa ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam OR via email: [email protected]. Applicants should indicate “Application – Research Assitant” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until the 5th of June 2016.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

ICRAF believes that staff diversity promotes excellence, and strongly encourages local-based candidates to apply. We invite you to learn more about ICRAF at our web site:
www.worldagroforestry.org/regions/southeast_asia/vietnam