The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a nonprofit, global research organization dedicated to
advancing human well-being, environmental conservation and equity. We conduct research that enables more
informed and equitable decision making about the use and management of tropical
and sub-tropical forest landscapes. We help policy makers and practitioners
shape effective policy, improve the management of tropical forests and address
the needs and perspectives of people who depend on forests for their
livelihoods. Our multidisciplinary approach considers the underlying drivers of
deforestation and degradation which often lie outside the forestry sector:
forces such as agriculture, infrastructure development, trade and investment
policies and law enforcement. CIFOR is looking for Senior
Project Officer   OverviewUnder the
supervision of the Team Leader-PMC, the Senior Project Officer will provide
effective and efficient support, coordination and management of CIFOR’s
projects implementation activities. This will require: substantial initiative
and judgment; understanding of CIFOR’s system, policies and procedures; and
close collaboration with Team Leaders, Project Managers, Finance, Human
Resources, Team Supports, Resource Development and Partnerships, and CIFOR’s
partners. Summary of responsibilities·    Work closely with
Legal Officer to develop partnership agreements and amendments with partners
and collaborators in close consultation with project managers and in compliance
with CIFOR’s policies and procedures,·     Work closely with project managers to ensure timely technical reporting and deliverables, including from partners and to funders in compliance with CIFOR’s policies and funder’s guidelines,·      Provide support in
managing all business processes related to project management system under the responsibility
of PMC, such as submission of project start-up, project tracking, and project
closure,·    Work closely with Project Management Support
Officer to ensure accurate and timely update of project data in Project
Management System, ·        
Liaise with finance for timely and accurate project budget to support project
managers for efficient budget management,·        
Maintain and monitor
PMC project database, ·     Coordinate and compile supporting documents
and/or CIFOR’s information for various project activities, including but not
limited to submission of concept notes, proposals, auditor visit and
enhancement of CIFOR’s website and/or project websites, ·        
Liaise with partners and collaborators on the
financial and technical obligation, invoice and payment process,·        
Facilitate effective communication within the project team as well as to
other team to strengthen the coordination of project activities implementation,·        
Provide back-up support to fellow Senior Project
support Officers as necessary,·        
Assist with other related responsibilities within
PMC, as required. Details of
duties, assignments and objectives will be further discussed and laid out in
the staff’s annual performance contract. RequirementsEducation, knowledge
and experience·        
Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields is required.  Master’s degree preferable,·        
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project administration
and management, proven experience in international project, financial
management as well as human resources policies and procedures,·        
Excellent written and spoken English,·        
Strong computer skills in word processing, database and other relevant
office applications. Personal
Attributes and Competencies·        
Excellent skills in organizing and priority setting, with the ability to
work effectively under time pressure and manage multiple priorities,·        
Have initiative and capable of working independently as well as an

effective team player,·        
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to
effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural
environment,·        
Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and
individuals,·        
Proactive, target driven, and diligent.   Terms and Conditions·     This is a nationally recruited staff (NRS) position.
CIFOR offers competitive remuneration, commensurate
with skills and experience,·        
The appointment is for 2 years, inclusive 6 months
probationary period, with a possibility of extension contingent upon
performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources,·        
The duty station will be at CIFOR HQ in Bogor,
Indonesia. Application process·        
The application deadline is 20 May 2016·        
We will acknowledge all

applications,
but
will contact only short-listed
candidates.  To
apply, please visit our career site at http://www.cifor.org/workwithus To
learn more about CIFOR, please visit our website at http://www.cifor.org   
CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. Staff
diversity contributes to excellence.