The Livestock and Dairy Development Project ​​​​​(LDDP) project seeks to promote climate resilient productivity growth, enhance market access' and improve risk management among smallholder farmers and agro-entrepreneurs, by providing support for climate smart production systems, farmer empowerment and commercialization. The project development objective is to improve productivity, market access, and resilience of small-holder farmers and agro…

Are you a development or humanitarian water engineer who needs to know more about hydrogeology? Have you come back from the field, wishing you knew more about how to manage well siting, drilling rigs and drilling programmes? Is hydrogeology part of your job but you would like more of a practical understanding? Led by renowned specialists, this course aims to develop knowledge of groundwater, water well siting, well design and drilling supervision…

The UN System Staff College is the learning institution of reference for UN staff. It delivers learning programmes and provide a space for learning to UN staff at all levels, in all functions and locations. By fostering a common leadership and management culture as well as a shared understanding of the policy and operational challenges facing the UN, UNSSC helps the UN system deliver for the 2030 Agenda. Qualifications and experience: Advanced…

The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is a part of the ETH domain. In accordance with its mandate, the Directorate has defined the development of an environmental data portal as a strategic focus for WSL. The central goal of the initiative is to add value to WSL’s rich reservoir of environmental monitoring and research data. You will be part of a small technical team in charge of the further development of the…

The International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) is a non-profit, public international soil fertility and agricultural development center. As a center of excellence with expertise in fertilizers, IFDC serves the needs of developing countries by helping them solve their food-deficit problems by focusing on the development of fertilizers and nutrient management practices to meet the special needs of their tropical and subtropical crops, soils…

The European Commission seeks to reduce rural poverty and malnutrition and to improve rural livelihoods in Zambia. Projects under this call should focus on (1) Increasing investments in agriculture (including fish farming), (2) Facilitating the creation and strengthening of smallholder farmer and agribusiness associations, and (3) Generating employment opportunities, in particular for women and youth. The overall amount made available under this…

This PhD project will investigate the effectiveness of various biodiversity and climate change mitigation strategies implemented as part of the FORCE research programme in Tanzania. The PhD candidate will work with an international and multidisciplinary team of researchers, including colleagues from the University of York, University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia), University of Leeds (UK), Sokoine University of Agriculture (Tanzania)…

The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is soliciting applications for the Director, Private Sector in Agriculture (PSA) position. The Director of the Private Sector Development in Agriculture Team will be responsible for identifying and implementing with relevant partners high priority interventions that will address systemic and structural challenges to converting agribusiness investment interests, and converting opportunities…

Agriculture forms the backbone of many developing countries and is the main economic activity for the rural communities. Since its modest beginnings, the agricultural sector has become increasingly complex and multi-faceted. The challenge agriculture faces today is how to feed the world population in an equitable manner while protecting the environment from irreversible negative changes. Monitoring and Evaluation tools and techniques plays a key…

BirdLife International Partners work in forests around the world, incorporating conservation of core areas with threat mitigation and positive incentive strategies at landscape, national and global scales. This work includes “traditional” conservation of, advocating for, managing and supporting forest protected areas as well as supporting community management of forest resources. It also includes engaging in the productive economy to improve…

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO Constitution, which establishes the agency's governing structure and principles, states its main objective as "the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health."It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with six semi-autonomous regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide. WHO offers…

The European Commission for the Control of Foot and Mouth Disease (EuFMD) plays a significant role in the animal health part of FAO's programme to increase the resilience of livelihoods to food and agriculture threats and crises (SO5). EuFMD has established an globally respected capacity for efficient delivery of training, in-country and online support to emergency preparedness, and Progressive Control Programmes is working in over 80 countries…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with funding from European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Operation (ECHO) is implementing 'Emergency Livestock Response to Drought Affected Pastoral and Agro-Pastoral Communities in Afar, SNNPR and Somali Regions of Ethiopia' that aims to intervene in safeguarding livelihoods of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities. The interventions implemented include the provision of animal…

Duties and responsibilities: Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of the Earth System (ES) Branch, within his or her delegated authority, the incumbent will perform the following duties: (a) Support the work of the Branch toward the implementation of the WMO Strategic Plan, especially as concerns activities within the Long-Term Goal 2: Enhanced Earth System observations and Predictions: Strengthening the technical foundation for the…

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Senior Technical and Policy Advisor for an 18-month appointment. The position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and reports primarily to the Head of Partnerships/Business Development of the Director's General Office, who is the program manager of the Ethiopia NIPN Technical Advisory Project (ENTAPP). This project is funded by the European…

Africa Insect Science for Food and Health (ICIPE) is a pan-African and non-profit Centre of Excellence for research and development and capacity building in insect science and its applications. Its mission is to help alleviate poverty, ensure food and nutritional security and improve the overall health status of peoples of the tropics by developing and extending management tools and strategies for harmful and useful arthropods while preserving…

Application for the World Bank Winter Internship Program is now open. The Internship program offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank Group in international development. The internship allows individuals to bring new perspectives, innovative ideas and latest research experience into the Bank's work and improve their skills while working in a diverse environment. An internship at…

Founded in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the United Nations agency responsible for migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting human and orderly migration for the benefit of all by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. Human mobility and water nexus is key when it comes to rural development, especially in water…

The CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) is looking for one student assistant from preferably October 2019, to assist the CCAFS Program Management Unit at Wageningen University & Research. CCAFS is a CGIAR research program led by the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and Future Earth, hosted by Wageningen University & Research. CCAFS brings together the world’s best researchers in…

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. It provides monitoring, evaluation, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. This organization works across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Position Description: Social Impact is seeking highly qualified environment experts to provide analytical, advisory, and/or…

The DRC/DDG Somalia Programme is the largest programmes in East Africa region and has been providing relief and development services since 1997. DRC/DDG is among the INGOs with the largest presence in Somalia, with country-wide programmes implemented through six main sub offices in Somaliland, Puntland, Hiran Region, Gedo Region, Bay Region and Banadir Region. Using a human rights framework, the DRC Somalia operations focuses mainly on people who…

Background: Tetra Tech International Development Services (www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for an Information Officer position on an anticipated USAID-funded Regional Disaster Assistance Program (RDAP) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). RDAP’s primary objective is to build disaster management and risk reduction capacity to improve the ability of host nations and regional…

NFZ.forestnet is a European research and higher education network which gathers French, German and Swiss institutions working on forestry, forest ecosystem and forest-related products. It aims at creating and developing collaborative research and education projects. NFZ.forestnet was created in 2006. The network is composed of 7 institutions, universities and research centres, in Nancy, Freiburg, and Zurich. All in all, 700 researchers and…

Background: The Area Food Security Officer will be a member of the Area office program team and report directly to the Area Food Security Program Coordinator. The Area food security officer will be responsible to manage the Area food security assistant and will support the day to day implementation of the efficient and high-quality implementation of CARE’s direct food security programming in Northern Aleppo. Area Food Security officer responsible…

IHA is currently seeking interns with interest in hydropower, freshwater management and climate change solutions to support several work streams within the Knowledge Building team. This internship is paid.