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# Finance Manager – Grants

Reference number: 202651

Job status: In-progress

Job category: Local Position

Duty station: Nairobi/Bogor, Kenya

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**Landscape Alliance** 
Landscape Alliance transforms science into action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being. Landscape Alliance is the operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research on Agroforestry (ICRAF). CIFOR and ICRAF are independent International Organizations and CGIAR Research Centers.

Landscape Alliance is looking for a

## Finance Manager – Grants

## Overview

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The Finance Manager – Grants is responsible for: – Providing overall financial leadership, risk management and oversight for the projects under his/her team. – Managing all financial aspects of all grants and donor funds, ensure compliance with grant agreements and develop procedures, policies and guidelines around financial management and reporting for all donor funded projects under his/her team. – Leading in the provision of technical financial support to the Grants Finance Officers, Scientists and Project Managers for donor funded projects under his/her team.

## Duties and responsibilities

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 **Summary of responsibilities** 

1. **Grants Monitoring**, 

• Lead and supervise budget monitoring for all grants under your team. 
 
• Continuously review, develop and implement monitoring mechanisms that ensures expenditure is within the agreed donor budgets and that there is no overspends on any of the restricted grants. 
 
• Be a key player and advisor in the issues of grants accounting and management to ensure accurate coding of expenses and full compliance with both CIFOR-ICRAF and donor requirements. 
 
• Oversee and coordinate budget vs expenditure review meetings for projects under your team to provide feedback and analysis to the stakeholders on expenditure trends and areas with significant over- or under spending and propose subsequent actions. 
 
• Ensure a complete record of all pertinent documents of the projects allocated to your team are well kept and accessible. f. Lead in the development of financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk and maintain internal financial control safeguards/mechanisms on restricted grants activities. 
 
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of relevant donor policies, regulations, and procedures. h. Plan and coordinate occasional project field sites visits to ensure financial controls and procedures are in place for the various donor projects under your team. 
 
• Lead and oversee liaison with Program Management Unit on the development of Letter(s) of Agreement with partners, project start-ups and set ups in myTree and OCS, creation of budget codes, budget updates and project tracking & closure for projects under your team. 
 
• Key resource on financial requirements of new donors and overall responsible for communicating these requirements to project staff and partners. 
 
• Coordinate and oversee preparation of projects performance reports including funding status and burn rates for sharing with the project managers for grants under your team. 
 
• Ensure regular updates and feedback sessions are held between the finance leads and contacts for the various grants and the project managers for grants under your team. 
 

  

**2.**     **Grants Reporting and Compliance:** 

  

• Coordinate the preparation, review and submission of all donors financial reports that comply with donor requirements in all aspects for grants under your team. 
 
• Implement donor reporting and compliance framework that ensures donor reports under your team are accurate and submitted on time to mitigate reputational risks with the donors. 
 
• Lead in the coordination of responses to respective queries and clarifications in relation to donor reports from donors and other stakeholders. 
 
• Review and Approve reports for grants under your team for signature on the specific projects’ finances to donors and other users in compliance with CIFOR-ICRAF standards and as specifically pre-determined by the donor as mentioned on the signed Grant Agreements and Donor’s General Conditions. 
 
• Follow-up to ensure donor final financial reports for grants under your team are submitted in myTree system. 
 
• Lead in capacity building, coaching and mentoring of grants finance staff under your team and local partners by developing learning activities, meetings and materials to support their capacity building on various grants compliance requirements. 
 

  

**3.**    **Partners Financial Management Monitoring** 

•  Continuously review, develop and implement partner financial monitoring tools and mechanisms to mitigate the risks of partner non-compliance and ineligible expenditures.
• Lead and oversee follow up on financial reporting for partners for grants under your team. 
 
• Lead and supervis

Finance Manager – Grants Nairobi/Bogor, Kenya Finance Services Unit · Local Position · Closes 31 August 2026

# Research Assistant

Reference number: 202650

Job status: In-progress

Job category: Local Position

Duty station: Kiambu, Kenya

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**Landscape Alliance** 
Landscape Alliance transforms science into action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being. Landscape Alliance is the operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research on Agroforestry (ICRAF). CIFOR and ICRAF are independent International Organizations and CGIAR Research Centers.

Landscape Alliance is looking for a

## Research Assistant

## Overview

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The main aim of this position is to support the implementation of Clean Cooking and Agroforestry project in Kiambu County.

## Duties and responsibilities

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**Stakeholder & Community Engagement** 

• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with community members, local leaders, and project participants. 
 
• Support community mobilisation and sensitisation around project objectives and activities. 
 
• Facilitate community meetings, focus group discussions, and participatory workshops, ensuring inclusive participation of women, youth, and marginalised groups. 
 
•  Liaise with local government, extension services, and NGOs to coordinate field activities and build local partnerships.
• Act as a key point of contact between the project team and field communities, ensuring feedback is captured and reported 
 

  

**Research Support & Data Collection:** 

• Coordinate data collection in field sites, including household surveys, interviews, and observational assessments on cooking energy use, dietary practices, and agroforestry. 
 
• Ensure data quality and adherence to ethical protocols throughout all data collection. 
 
• Support data entry, cleaning, and basic analysis, and contribute to field reports and research outputs. 
 
• Maintain accurate and organized field records and documentation. 
 
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**Intervention activities (Implementation & Monitoring)** 

• Support the planning and coordination of field activities, including training sessions, demonstration plots, and cooking energy trials. 
• Conduct regular monitoring and recording of indoor air pollutants in selected kitchens across participating households in Kiambu County, specifically measuring Carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations, Particulate matter (PM 2.5) levels, Black carbon.  
• Operate, calibrate, maintain and ensure safety of the air quality monitoring equipment and computers as per project protocol.  
• Monitor field activities against workplans and report on progress, challenges, and lessons learned. 
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## Education, knowledge and experience

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• A bachelor’s degree in forestry, Management of Agroecosystems and Environment (MAE), Environmental science, Natural resource management or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in field-based research or project implementation, preferably in food systems, agroforestry, or energy access contexts
• Experience in primary data collection using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (e.g. KoBoToolbox, ODK)
• Strong community engagement and facilitation skills
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines

## Terms and conditions

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• This is a Locally Recruited Position (LRS). CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
• The initial appointment will be for two (2) years, with a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
• The position is based in Kiambu County and the candidate will be expected to work closely with Kiambu County Officials and project partners during implementation

## Application process

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The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.

We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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# Field Service Workers -Breeding Operations – CIMMYT

Reference number: 202653

Job status: In-progress

Job category: Local Position

Duty station: Kiboko, Kenya, Kenya

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**Landscape Alliance** 
Landscape Alliance transforms science into action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being. Landscape Alliance is the operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research on Agroforestry (ICRAF). CIFOR and ICRAF are independent International Organizations and CGIAR Research Centers.

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## Field Service Workers -Breeding Operations – CIMMYT

## Overview

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The purpose of this role is to support the implementation of dryland crop breeding and seed systems activities through the establishment, management, and maintenance of breeding nurseries, crossing blocks, trials, and demonstration plots. The incumbent will ensure accurate field operations, seed inventory management, and timely, high-quality data collection while maintaining organized workspaces and adherence to safety and operational protocols.

## Duties and responsibilities

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**1.Breeding Nursery and Trial Operations** 

• Establishment and Maintenance: Assist in setting up crossing blocks and breeding nurseries for dryland crops, ensuring timely land preparation and layout for seed multiplication, trials, demo plots, and field experiments, sowing and ensuring good germination of materials. 
 
• Pollination Techniques: Produce the required number of seeds and crosses by conducting pollination using various emasculation techniques such as hand, polythene, and chemical methods specific to dryland crops. 
 
• Sample Collection: Collect tissue samples (leaf punch and/or seed chip) following established protocols. 
 
• Assist in laying out the DCP and VACS demo field for planting and experiments. 
 
• Assist in implementing safe and effective agronomic practices such as thinning, weeding, irrigation, scouting for pest and diseases and harvesting. 
• Assisting in conducting weekly field scouting and keeping records of pest and diseases spotted. 
 
• Assisting in the implementation of occupational health and safety protocols performs any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the research associates from time to time.. 
 

**2. Seed Inventory and Preparation** 

• Inventory Management: Maintain organized seed packets/seed storage containers in the cold room and seed preparation areas, always keeping work areas clean and orderly. 
 
• Assisting in the maintenance of the DCP and VACS demo and keeping the cold room clean and neat. 
 

  

**3\. Data Collection** 

• Assist in field data collection from crossing blocks, breeding nurseries, and trials using digital devices, adhering strictly to data collection procedures. 
 
• Integrity: Uphold the highest standards of integrity and honesty in all data collection activities. 
 

**4\. Supervisory and Safety Responsibilities** 

• Team Supervision: Assist in supervising casual workers, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. 
 
• Communicate DCP demo and cold room issues and concerns promptly to the Research Associates. 
 

 

 

### Requirements

• Highest levels of integrity, honesty, diligence, efficiency, flexibility, self-motivation and respect for diversity. 
 
• KCSE (O) Level of education. Any other relevant training is an added advantage. 
 
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili 
 
• At least one (1) year experience in cross breeding techniques for legumes. 
 
• Experience in cultural management of crop breeding nurseries and breeding trials. 
 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, willingness to be trained in new skills relevant to the tasks. 
 
• Ability to work effectively both independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team on group deliverables. 
 

 

 

## Education, knowledge and experience

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• Highest levels of integrity, honesty, diligence, efficiency, flexibility, self-motivation and respect for diversity.
• KCSE (O) Level of education. Any other relevant training is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
• At least one (1) year experience in cross breeding techniques for legumes.
• Experience in cultural management of crop breeding nurseries and breeding trials.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, willingness to be trained in new skills relevant to the tasks.
• Ability to work effectively both independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team on group deliverables.

## Terms and conditions

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• This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• The appointment will be for a period of one (1) year, inclusive of a three-month probationary p

Field Service Workers -Breeding Operations – CIMMYT Kiboko, Kenya, Kenya CIMMYT · Local Position · Closes 31 August 2026

# Breeding Analytics & Decision Support Officer- CIMMYT

Reference number: 202652

Job status: In-progress

Job category: Local Position

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya

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**Landscape Alliance** 
Landscape Alliance transforms science into action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being. Landscape Alliance is the operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research on Agroforestry (ICRAF). CIFOR and ICRAF are independent International Organizations and CGIAR Research Centers.

Landscape Alliance is looking for a

## Breeding Analytics & Decision Support Officer- CIMMYT

## Overview

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To provide breeding analytics and decision-support for NNF project Applying modern tools to enhance precision and speed of dryland crops breeding, that translate phenotypic, genotypic, environmental, and related data into actionable insights for dryland crop breeding programs. The role supports multi-environment analysis, and data-driven decisions to improve breeding efficiency and accelerate genetic gain.

## Duties and responsibilities

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**1.       Breeding Data Analysis and Interpretation** 

• Analyze breeding datasets. 
 
• Conduct Multi Environment Trial (MET) and Genotype by Environment (G×E) analyses. 
 
• Support genotype evaluation and advancement decisions. 
 

**2\. Predictive Breeding and Decision Support** 

• Support trait prioritization and breeding decisions. 
 
• Improve selection accuracy and breeding efficiency.  
 

**3\. Data Integration and Analytical Workflows** 

• Prepare analysis-ready datasets. 
 
• Develop reproducible analytical workflows. 
 
• Ensure data and output quality.  
 

**4\. Reporting, Communication and Capacity Strengthening** 

• Prepare reports, visualizations, and presentations. 
 
• Communicate findings to breeding teams and partners. 
 
• Support knowledge sharing and capacity development. 
 

 

 

### Requirements

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Quantitative Genetics, Data Science, Agricultural Analytics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. 
 
• Strong knowledge of statistical modelling, experimental design, mixed models, and multi-environment trial analysis 
 
• Proficiency in R 
 

 

 

## Education, knowledge and experience

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• Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Quantitative Genetics, Data Science, Agricultural Analytics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of statistical modelling, experimental design, mixed models, and multi-environment trial analysis
• Proficiency in R

## Terms and conditions

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• This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In Kenya, employment contracts are issued under ICRAF in compliance with Kenyan labour law. Locally recruited staff are eligible for a non-contributory pension scheme, comprehensive medical insurance, paid annual and statutory leave, and learning and development opportunities in line with CIFOR-ICRAF policies.
• The appointment will be for a period of two (2) years, inclusive of a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
• The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya.

## Application process

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The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.

We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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