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Lead the establishment, implementation, and monitoring of co-learning and
demonstration sites for tree-based systems in Ucayali, following Landscape
Alliance (CIFOR&ICRAF) methodologies and information management standards.

•
Support the
institutional coordination
and positioning of the co-learning network within the corridor’s
multi-stakeholder platforms,
ensuring
fluid coordination among all actors involved in field implementation.

•
Contribute to the development, testing, and iterative refinement of plot, farm,
and community assessment and planning methodologies, with a focus on practical
usability under field conditions.

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Collaborate in the organization, facilitation, and reporting of training
sessions, peer-exchange events, and participatory workshops linked to the
co-learning site network and translation into innovative approaches to
technical assistance.

•
Participate in MFL institutional activities and partner coordination; assist in
the preparation of technical reports, progress summaries, communication, and
documentation contributing to Landscape Alliance’s research outputs and to
institutional learning and communication processes in Ucayali.

Requirements

What
are we looking for?

·
Master’s degree in agroforestry, environmental
management or related fields is desirable.

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Education: Bachelor’s degree (with completed
thesis) in Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Agronomy, or a related field.

·
Experience: A minimum of 8 years of field
experience leading agroforestry, sustainable agriculture, restoration, or
natural resource management activities preferentially in smallholder contexts

·
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing
and monitoring agroecology based agoreforestry practices in production systems
(oil palm, cacao, coffee), including the integration of trees species,
vegetative cover, and restoration actions at plot, farm, and landscape scale.

·
Languages: Full professional proficiency in
Spanish; working knowledge of English.

·
Desirable: Familiarity with sustainability
standards and supply-chain sustainability approaches applied in the Amazon
region, and experience in environmental monitoring, carbon assessment,
biodiversity-related activities, or agroecosystem evaluation (considered a
strong asset).

·
Desirable: Previous working experience in the
Peruvian Amazon, particularly in Ucayali, and familiarity with the
socio-environmental context, local production systems, and stakeholder dynamics
in the region.

Benefits

What
are we offering?

·
Fixed-term contract from August 2026 to March
2027, with strong possibility of renewal based on performance and fund
availability.

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Integration into a
world-class,
multidisciplinary research team
within the Landscape Alliance (CIFOR &
ICRAF) and the CGIAR network.

·
Access to
international research and field
methodologies, tools, and knowledge networks
in agroforestry and landscape
management.

·
A collaborative,
diverse, and equal-opportunity
working environment committed to inclusion and professional development.

·
The
opportunity to contribute to
high-impact
science for development
in one of the most ecologically and
socially significant landscapes in the Amazon.

How
to apply?

Please
visit the following link:
http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/
to submit your
cover letter of no more than three pages, including evidence of relevant
experience and the contact details of at least two references (recent
supervisors preferred).

We
welcome the use of AI tools in the preparation of application materials.
However, candidates must include a brief declaration specifying how AI was used
(e.g., drafting, editing, translation). Applications that include AI-generated
content without declaration may be excluded from consideration.

The
deadline for the receipt of applications is July 29, 2026.

This
position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults.

We
look forward to receiving applications from individuals with disabilities who
are willing to contribute their talents and skills to our team. If you require
specific accommodation for the selection process due to a disability, please do
not hesitate to inform us.

Learn
more about CIP by accessing our web site at
http://www.cipotato.org

CIP
is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from
developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.