Reference number: 2608
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: New Delhi, India

CIFOR-ICRAF

CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
Scientist - Tree Farming:
Overview:
We are looking for an energetic, innovative and experienced tree farming scientist to lead our efforts to enhance adoption and scaling of integrated tree farming systems in agricultural landscapes. The role involves leading evidence-based research on improving the efficiency of integrated tree farming systems, including sustainable improvement in yields, optimisation of management practices, realization of higher net income for farmers and consequently an increased willingness to adopt tree farming by farmers and other stakeholders, especially in tree deficit landscapes. The position will be part of the India Country Program and will work closely with interdisciplinary research teams, state-level partners, government institutions, and private sector stakeholders. The role will have national-level responsibilities, with implementation support across priority states and selected landscapes in India.





Duties and responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to adopt integrated tree farming systems and to enhance overall farm productivity, sustainability, and biodiversity.
- Manage and support the implementation of tree farming practices in collaboration with small and marginal farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
- Work independently and/or closely with the India Country Director to develop new collaborative research ideas/proposals for possible funding support to address evolving priorities of Trees Outside Forests (TOF) domain.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to develop shared priorities for collaborative research and implementation efforts, ensure proper adoption of best practices, monitor progress, and address challenges effectively.
- Build and maintain robust relationships with R&D; organisations focused on tree farming, with the intention of supporting i

📌 Scientist - Tree Farming (Delhi)
🏢 Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry
📍 Delhi