N-25-32 Agroforestry Technician

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dedicated and motivated Agroforestry Technician for our hosted organization, CIFOR-ICRAF in the region.

About CIFOR-ICRAF: More than a research institute—it is a hub of the brightest minds working together to develop nature-based solutions for forested and tree-based landscapes. We collaborate with governments, academia, civil society, and the private sector to address five major global challenges: deforestation and biodiversity loss, the climate crisis, the transformation of unsustainable food systems, unsustainable value and supply chains, and extreme inequality.

About the role: The selected candidate for this position will support the implementation and systematization of activities related to the Agroecology TPP https://www.agroecologytpp.org/, specifically for the B-REAL within the framework of Multifunctional Landscapes program in Ucayali. The role will support co-design and co-learning activities on tree-based systems interventions and support the pilot of a decision-support tool to guide technical assistance and communication on integrating agroecological and tree-based practices into farming and natural resource management systems in Ucayali.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the systematization and characterization of Nature+ initiatives within the scope of the project, contributing to field data collection and the creation of technical dataset for identified local initiatives.
  
  • Provide technical support in the processes of constructing and testing and validating the methodology for farm and community plans.
    
    • Maintain relationships with local communities and information flow with partners.
      
      • Support the establishment of a network of learning sites, assisting with georeferenced registration and the creation of characterization and basic monitoring datasheets.
        
        • Collaborate in the implementation of participatory training modules, supporting logistics, participant outreach, and registration.
          
          • Implement complementary activities to support research and the intervention of the national technical team in Ucayali, as needed for project operations.
            
            

            Requirements

            What are we looking for?
            

            • Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental, or Agronomic engineering with experience in coordinating field projects related to agroforestry, restoration, and agroecology.
              
              • A minimum of 2 to 3 years of field experience leading activities related to agroforestry, sustainable agriculture, restoration, or natural resource management.
                
                • Practical knowledge of agroforestry and sustainable production systems.
                  
                  • Basic computer skills with tools like Word and Excel, with GIS/GPS knowledge being a plus.
                    
                    • Skills in collecting and organizing technical and social information, as well as communication and engagement skills for interacting with local communities and regional stakeholders
                      
                      • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
                        
                        • Proactivity to anticipate and take on new tasks as necessary, particularly when dealing with virtual work environments
                          
                          • Intermediate level of English writing and verbal communication skills.