Team Leader, Climate Change, Energy and Low-Carbon Development

Team Leader Climate Change Energy and Low Carbon Development

**Reference number:** 2403 **Job status:** In progress **Job category:** Global Position **Duty station:** Bogor Indonesia, Nairobi Kenya, or another CIFOR ICRAF country office by arrangement with supervisor

**Download PDF**: CIFOR ICRAF The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes from drylands to the humid tropics enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today's most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity, and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

CIFOR ICRAF

CIFOR ICRAF is looking for a **Team Leader Climate Change Energy and Low Carbon Development**.

**Overview** Are you ready to make a difference? Join CIFOR ICRAF and become a key player in leading our dynamic thematic program on Climate Change Energy and Low Carbon Development. We are on the lookout for a visionary leader with exceptional technical expertise, outstanding team-building skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a business-oriented mindset. The Team Leader for Climate Change Energy and Low Carbon Development spearheads transformative climate action within forests, wetlands, and agroforestry sectors. Aligned with the CIFOR ICRAF 2020-2030 Strategy, the Climate Change Bioenergy Low Carbon Development (CCE) Theme aims to achieve efficient, effective, and equitable climate change mitigation and adaptation and a just transition to a circular bioeconomy with low emissions energy provision, renewable biomaterials, and nature-based solutions while aligning goals of social benefits and livelihoods. The work in the CCE Theme also supports high-integrity carbon markets and global and national climate and sustainable green finance.

**Key Result Areas**

1. **Coordination and Management of CCE Theme Activities:** Effectively and efficiently oversee activities within the CCE Theme to prioritize impactful initiatives that harness scientific excellence to provide evidence that contributes to the Team objectives, achieving the key performance indicators (KPIs) for the CCE Team.

2. **Publication of Strategic and Synthesis Materials:** Produce publications in high-impact journals and strategic publications and synthesis reports, including journal special issues, to disseminate research findings widely and effectively.

3. **Enhancement of Partnerships:** Strengthen partnerships for CIFOR ICRAF through the establishment of strategic alliances fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

4. **Resource Mobilization:** Secure funding to sustain and expand the operations of the CCE Theme, ensuring financial sustainability and effective expansion of impact areas.

5. **Effective Management of Staff:** Implement efficient management practices to prioritize staff well-being and motivation fostering a supportive work environment and seamless project implementation.

**Duties and responsibilities** **Science Leadership**

• Direct scientific activities within the Climate Change Bioenergy Low Carbon Development theme overseeing programs and projects to ensure alignment with rigorous scientific standards.

**Program Leadership and Management**

• Provide oversight to scientists, support staff, and consultants working within the theme fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

**Resource Mobilization**

• Develop and execute strategies to secure funding for climate change initiatives collaborating with directors, the resource mobilization team, and external implementation partners.

**Partnership Management**

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key partners and stakeholders, facilitating effective translation of the organization's work and objectives into impactful work by the implementing partners.

**Policy Outreach Knowledge Dissemination and Capacity Building**

• Lead impactful dialogues policy science advocating for evidence-based decision-making at global, national, and regional levels.

**Education knowledge and experience**

• Holds a PhD in climate change science, forestry, ecology, agroforestry, environmental sciences, natural resource economics, or a related field.
• Demonstrates excellence in leading multidisciplinary research endeavors focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy, and low emissions development.
• Possesses exceptional publication records and fluency in English with strong writing skills for effective scientific communication.
• Brings over 10 years of relevant experience in collaborative research for development with a proven track record of engagement across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.