N-26-31 Research Associate

CGIAR; Pucallpa; Presencial; PEN 143.100 - 224.872; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The International Potato Center (CIP), on behalf of Landscape Alliance (CIFOR & ICRAF), seeks a Research Associate in Agroforestry based in Ucayali, Peru. This long-term opportunity begins with an 8-month contract and offers potential renewal within Landscape Alliance.

Join a world-class, multidisciplinary team within CGIAR's Portfolio, contributing to farmer-led networks, field methodologies, and knowledge co-production in Peru's Amazon region.

Formación

• Minimum of 8 years of field experience in agroforestry or natural resource management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead establishment and monitoring of co-learning and demonstration sites for tree-based systems in Ucayali.
• Support coordination of the co-learning network within multi-stakeholder platforms.
• Develop and test plot, farm, and community assessment methodologies for field usability.
• Organize and facilitate training sessions, peer-exchange events, and workshops.
• Assist in reports, progress summaries and communication for Landscape Alliance outputs.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder engagement

Field coordination

Training and facilitation

Spanish fluency

English knowledge

Educación

Master’s degree in agroforestry or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry/Environmental Sciences/Agronomy

Descripción del empleo

• Resource Type National Recruited Staff (NRS)
• Region HQ
• Date Opened 07/15/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Industry Research and Development
• City Pucallpa
• State/Province Ucayali

Job Description

The International Potato Center (CIP), on behalf of the Landscape Alliance (CIFOR & ICRAF in action), is seeking a talented and motivated Research Associate in Agroforestry to be based in Ucayali, Peru.

About Landscape Alliance: Landscape Alliance (LA) is the operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research on Agroforestry (ICRAF). It transforms science into action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being. CIFOR and ICRAF are independent international organizations and CGIAR research centers.

About the position: This position, embedded in the Peru country team, sits at the heart of the Landscape Alliance's Agroforestry theme including collaborative, field-embedded work at the interface of research, practice, and policy. The role actively engages with the Multifunctional Landscapes (MFL) Science Program of CGIAR, one of the most ambitious global research portfolios for 2025–2030, generating evidence for science‑based solutions at the intersection of food systems, biodiversity, climate resilience, and landscape governance.

This is a long‑term institutional opportunity, beginning with an initial 8‑month contract with strong potential for renewal and professional growth within the Landscape Alliance. From day one, the role contributes to a rich ecosystem of partnerships — with local organizations, producer associations, and institutional stakeholders in Ucayali and nationally, reflecting the Alliance's commitment to science co‑produced with and for the communities it serves.

Core Focus: The Research Associate will play a central role in consolidating and expanding a farmer‑led Network of Co‑learning Sites for Tree‑Based and Agroforestry Systems along the Pucallpa–Aguaytía agroforestry corridor and within the framework of activities of the Multifunctional Landscapes (MFL) Science Program. This network is a cornerstone of the Alliance's agroforestry scaling strategy in Peru, combining technical assistance, innovation, and knowledge exchange to catalyze farmer‑driven landscape transformation. The work strengthens the Alliance's agroforestry presence in Ucayali and advances its national scale‑up agenda through evidence‑based technical assistance and knowledge co‑production.

This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a world‑class research institution, contribute to frontier agroforestry science, and help shape the future of sustainable landscapes in the Amazon.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree (with completed thesis) in Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Agronomy, or a related field.
• 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 agroforestry practices in production systems (oil palm, cacao, coffee), including the integration of tree species, vegetative cover, and restoration actions at plot, farm, and landscape scale.
• 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.

What are we offering?

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

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.

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