Below you will find a round-up of internships, job vacancies, and consultancy positions for the month.
Communications, Outreach and Engagement Team Assistant - GLF (Global Landscapes Forum)
The Communications Assistant will ensure the seamless operation of the COE unit by providing top-notch administrative support in finance, procurement, operations, and general office tasks.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline: 6 Feb, 2024
Consultant- FARA
The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) proposes to engage a suitable Lead Consultant with his/her team of experts (a Web & Database Expert, and a User Interface Expert) to carry out this assignment with the needed professionalism and ethics.
The primary objective of this consultancy is to improve the FARA Data and Information System (FARADataInformS), a knowledge hub that provides Science and Technology Indicators (STI) metrics at the country level. This upgrade aims to enhance functionality, usability, and effectiveness in disseminating information to stakeholders. It involves integrating databases, linking data sources, and introducing artificial intelligence features to strengthen the FARA Observatory on the Science Agenda and Africa AR4D.
Deadline: 7 Feb, 2024
The 2024 One Planet Fellowship Internship Program For Emerging European Scientists
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is pleased to announce the second Call for the 2024 One Planet Fellowship Internship Program targeting young European scientists.
Offered by AWARD and Agropolis Fondation through the One Planet Fellowship initiative, the Internship Program allows young European scientists to experience the specific challenges, opportunities, and context of climate change and agricultural research in Africa. The programs will enable them to visit and conduct research in a diverse African environment and broaden their perspectives on agriculture and food systems in varying landscapes.
Deadline: 8th Feb, 2024
Editorial Assistant - GLF (Global Landscapes Forum)
The GLF Editorial Assistant will provide writing, editing and copy-editing support to ensure the quality and stylistic consistency of the written content across these platforms, as well as implement search engine optimization (SEO) and other marketing tactics to promote their continued growth.
The ideal candidate should be a strong writer and editor with a keen eye for detail and a passion for climate and science journalism and communications. Positive energy, time management, clear and confident communication skills, and a strong desire to write are key characteristics for this position.
Location: Remote/ Bogor, Indonesia/ Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline: 15 Feb, 2024
Knowledge and Learning Intern - GLF (Global Landscapes Forum)
The primary objective of the Knowledge and Learning Intern is to support the management of the Landscape Academy website and the Digital Campus and develop material and activities for GLF’s communication and outreach channels.
Location: Bogor, Indonesia
Deadline: 16 Feb, 2024
Agrobiodiversity Summer School 2024
Accompanied by local experts, students from all over Europe will discuss the various aspects of agrobiodiversity and resilient food systems. The starting point is concrete examples in various regions of Slovenia. The different scientific and cultural perspectives of the participants are important for examining the topic of agrobiodiversity and food systems.
The Summer School is mainly directed to students enrolled in a Master programme related to agricultural science, environment, food technologies and processing, rural development, sustainability assessment or associated topics. Bachelor students are also invited to apply, but will be given second priority. Students with limited financial resources also have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship.
Deadline: 16 Feb, 2024
Communications Officer- ClimEat
Clim-Eat is seeking a dedicated and skilled Communications Officer to join our team. Clim-Eat invites not only individuals with a background in communications but also consultants with expertise in strategic communication, public relations, and media engagement to apply.
Location: Netherlands
Deadline: 16 Feb, 2024
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer
Clim-Eat is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer to help advance Clim-Eat’s objectives, particularly in the context of Clim-Eat in-country activities in Eastern and Southern Africa (Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Zambia), where we are implementing a project called ‘Scaling catalytic solutions for climate-resilient food systems in Africa.’
Location: Netherlands
Deadline: 16 Feb, 2024
Multimedia Consultant - GLF (Global Landscapes Forum)
The Multimedia Consultant helps identifying strategic multimedia content opportunities and trends. Depending on the needs, the consultant designs inspiring and engaging multimedia content for key GLF or
CIFOR-ICRAF audiences on multiple channels and formats, such as social media and community channels, websites and presentations, events, campaigns, and multimedia news platform.
Location: Remote
Deadline: 29 Feb, 2024
Theme Leader Sustainable Value Chains and Investments (Value Chains) - GLF (Global Landscapes Forum)
The Theme Leader will lead the development and implementation of a strategy and project portfolio that delivers impact at scale for socio-economic development based on sustainable natural resource management.
Location: Bogor, Nairobi, or another CIFOR-ICRAF Country Office by arrangement with supervisor
Deadline: 29 Feb, 2024
Internship- Agrecol- Afrique
Agrecol e.V. can arrange one internship in Senegal in 2024 and will provide support in the following areas:
- Agrecol e.V. will cover the cost of the outward and return flights (economy class) between Europe and the host country in which the partner organisation operates.
- At least one member of the association as well as former interns are available to prepare and answer questions before and during the overseas stay.
- After completing the internship, an invitation will be made and the costs for travel and accommodation will be covered for an Agrecol e.V. meeting (in Germany or a neighbouring country), where the interns will present their experiences abroad.
Deadline: 29 Feb, 2024
Rising Star Agrifood Fellowships - University of Reading
The AgriFood 'Rising Star' Fellowship scheme is funded by the National Institute for Research Into Dairying (NIRD) Trust, which enables the university of Reading to invest into agriculture and food research.
The university will be looking to appoint at least two Fellows in 2023/24 with a minimum of a further two Fellowship appointments in 2024/25 and 2025/26. They are looking for individuals who can push the boundaries of their discipline, who are willing to build and lead interdisciplinary research teams, and who can demonstrate the potential to deliver ground-breaking research discoveries. The university will provide similar support packages to anyone seeking to base prestigious fellowships, such as those funded by the Royal Society, European Union or UKRI, at the University of Reading.
Each Fellow will be appointed on the Lecturer scale as a Research Intensive contract, initially for three years with the intention to extend for a further two years if probationary targets have been met. The expectation is then that the Fellow will transition to a permanent academic post in their home School.
Deadline: 18 Mar, 2024
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