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Subject: [ECOLOG-L] JOB: Director of Research, EcoAgriculture Partners

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http://www.ecoagriculture.org/employment.php?id=685

EcoAgriculture Partners is a non-profit organization that works
internationally to bring about a world where landscapes are managed to
improve rural livelihoods, conserve native ecosystems, and sustainably
produce food and fiber The organization does so by providing training,
research, policy solutions, and support to farmers, communities, and
organizations at local, national and international levels. To learn more
about EcoAgriculture Partners, please visit our website at
www.ecoagriculture.org.




A centerpiece of EcoAgriculture Partners’ work from 2011-2014 is to
facilitate and co-lead the Landscapes for People, Food, and Nature
Initiative—a collaborative, international effort to advance and scale-up
integrated agricultural landscape approaches worldwide. The Initiative is
doing so by developing and communicating the evidence base related to such
approaches, fostering cross-sectoral knowledge sharing and dialogue, and
developing and implementing a global action agenda. In these ways, the
Initiative will improve multi-stakeholder management systems in landscapes
where food production, ecosystem health and human well-being must be
achieved simultaneously. For more information, please visit the Initiative
website at www.landscapes.ecoagriculture.org and the Initiative blog at
http://blog.ecoagriculture.org.




Position Summary:

To support the above efforts, EcoAgriculture Partners is hiring a Director
of Research to join our committed team in Washington, DC, as soon as
possible. The Director of Research will lead research efforts for
EcoAgriculture Partners, including with long-term collaborators at Cornell
University, and will facilitate collaborative science and knowledge
activities for the Landscapes for People, Food and Nature Initiative,
including a Global Review of scientific evidence and knowledge gaps about
integrated landscape approaches. We seek to hire a highly motivated
individual who is committed to advancing the science of integrated
agricultural landscape management, and ensuring high-quality scientific
outputs from our organization. The position calls for an individual who is
able to mobilize research internationally and synthesize research findings
for policy and practice audiences. It calls also for rigorous and creative
approaches to understanding functions and processes in integrated
agricultural landscapes. This is a full-time salaried position with
benefits. The position will involve domestic and international travel
approximately 25% time.




Responsibilities:

The Director of Research will:

Work with the EcoAgriculture Partners team to develop and implement the
organization’s research strategy in line with its 2011-2014 Strategic
Plan, which includes assessing the impacts of landscape initiatives,
synthesis of research on key scientific questions in landscapes, and
analysis of market innovations;
Implement scientific studies and provide analytical input to development
activities;
Ensure high standards for EcoAgriculture Partners’ research  activities
and analytical products;
Collaborate with research partners around the world to advance the Global
Review and the Science and Knowledge Systems Working Group of the
Landscapes for People, Food and Nature Initiative;
Supervise post-doctoral fellows, project managers and research assistants,
including those based at Cornell University;
Participate in EcoAgriculture Partners’ Senior Leadership Team which is
responsible for internal strategy and major management decisions across
the organization.

Required Experience and Skills:

PhD in ecology, agriculture/agronomy, geography, natural resources, earth
sciences, international development, land use and regional planning,
economics, social science or a related field;
At least six years of relevant research experience;
Excellent written and spoken English;
Outstanding writing skills;
Experience in communicating scientific issues to policy audiences;
Strong record of peer-reviewed publications;
Experience in research planning and team management;
Experience in interdisciplinary research related to land use and landscape
management, ideally in the context of agricultural systems;
Ability to work and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced and rapidly changing
environment;
Ability to be an effective leader of a diverse, international team;
Legal right to work in the United States. 

Desirable Experience and Skills:

Ability to read, speak and comprehend additional major global languages,
particularly French or Spanish;
At least six months’ experience working in a developing country;
Experience in applied land and resource use strategy and planning;
Experience in impact assessment.

Salary and Benefits:

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000-$115,000, depending
on experience. Benefits include 29 days of combined annual and holiday
leave; sick leave; health insurance; and a retirement contribution. This
full-time position is based in Washington, DC, and will begin as soon as
possible.




Application Process:

Please e-mail a cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) describing your
background, experience, and interest in this position; your current
curriculum vitae; three first-authored peer-reviewed publications; and
three professional references.




Please email completed applications, with the subject line “Director of
Research—[your name]” to Rachel Friedman, rfriedman@ecoagriculture.org.
Review of applications will commence on October 26, 2012 and continue
until the position is filled.

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