The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR), an international action research and training institute with more than 80 years of grassroots field experience in rural communities seeks development professionals interested in establishing an international career. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Program Specialist, Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (AgNRM)
The Program Specialist, Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (AgNRM) provides technical leadership in the AgNRM program; in developing new AgNRM projects and activities, building upon existing initiatives. Provide technical leadership in developing new AgNRM initiatives including approaches to enhancement of smallholder agriculture through regenerative agriculture, food security and nutrition programming, community based natural resources management and restoration of landscapes and natural ecosystems, project/program development, conduct of international courses, customized courses and technical missions in line with IIRR-Regional Center for Asia program goals and objectives.
He/she shall develop synergies of AgNRM and other program components such as livelihood, disaster risk reduction, gender and community health.
Requirements
• A degree in natural resource management, agriculture or other related discipline; master’s degree preferred.
• At least five (5) years experience in agriculture and natural resource management program planning, monitoring and evaluation within a rural development framework. (Those who have Agriculture experience only or NRM experience only, need not apply).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of one or more Asian language a plus.
• Computer proficient and uses various applications.
Candidates should submit (1) a letter of interest; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) contact information (telephone, email); and (4) three letters of references with address and contact email/phone numbers not later than 15 March 2012 to:
The Human Resources Office
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Km. 39, Aguinaldo Highway, Silang, 4118 Cavite
E-Mail: humanresources@iirr.org
Website: www.iirr.org
We will respond to short-listed candidates only.
IIRR is an equal opportunity employer.
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