Research Analyst (Forest Conservation and Restoration)

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS

About WorldFish

“WorldFish is a leading international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy, and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish for their livelihoods. As a member of CGIAR, WorldFish contributes to building a food- and nutrition-secure future and restoring natural resources. Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, with country offices across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, WorldFish strives to create resilient and inclusive food systems for shared prosperity. For more information, visit: www.worldfishcenter.org”

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. The Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. The Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.

WorldFish and the Alliance are part of CGIAR, the world’s largest agricultural innovation network, whose mission is to “end hunger by 2030 through science to transform food, land and water systems under threat of climate change.”

About the Position

The Research Analyst supports research-for-development projects on forest conservation, forest and landscape restoration, and rural development in Southeast Asia. Working in close collaboration with Alliance Scientists and partners in Malaysia and beyond, the incumbent conducts desk and field research, performs data analysis, and contributes to producing project outputs, as well as assisting in project coordination. The Research analyst has an opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative decision-support and monitoring tools for forest conservation and restoration.

The Research analyst will deliver quality data and other research outputs in a timely manner to meet the beneficiary needs and the expectations of research and funding partners.

The successful candidate has key responsibilities in the following areas:

• Primary and secondary data collection on tree species distributions, biology, uses, threats, conservation and restoration activities and other topics related to project implementation;
• Spatial analysis of biodiversity data;
• Analysis of other quantitative and qualitative data from global and national databases, field surveys and stakeholder interviews;
• Contribution to scientific publications;
• Contribution to the preparation of other project documents, reports and communication materials;
• Providing support to organize and document project workshops and meetings;
• Providing support to coordinate the activities of a regional network of forest and tree genetic diversity (Asia-Pacific Forest Genetic Resources Programme).

Requirements

This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Biology, Ecology or other related fields.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant working experience in environmental research or management.
• Knowledge of R programming language (or other similar languages e.g. Python).
• Good command of English, written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in Malay.
• Familiarity with forest conservation issues in South and Southeast Asian countries.
• Initiative, independence and maturity to work effectively with people of different backgrounds.

Desirables

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of spatial analysis methods and software.
• Interdisciplinary background.
• Knowledge of other Asian languages.

Benefits

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position and WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package including comprehensive benefits (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, employer provident fund contribution, paid leave, and others. The duration of the contract will initially be for a two-year period with possibility for extension, depending on funding and performance.

Your application must include:

• A copy of your curriculum vitae,
• A cover letter which addresses key requirements stated above; and
• Contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position.

To be considered, applications must be submitted by no later than 24:00 (MYT), 17 January 2025

Location: The post holder will be home-based in Malaysia. This position requires regular face-to-face meetings with project implementation team in Kuala Lumpur area and also requires travel in other Asian countries.

The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

WorldFish has seven offices across Asia, Africa and the Pacific, with more than 400 staff and 27 nationalities who contribute to a dynamic multicultural work environment.

WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion is valued and we seek to have gender balance in the organization. We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions.

People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of personal identity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified women and men to apply.