THE EUROPEAN FOREST INSTITUTE IS INVITING TWO YOUNG PROMINENT SCIENTISTS ON FOREST
ECONOMICS FOR A THREE MONTH SCIENTIFIC MISSION TO EFI
It is expected that both visiting young scientists have a PhD or equivalent in
forest economics or general economics with particular knowledge either on forest
products trade, forest sector analysis or forestry socio-economics. A good command
of written and spoken English is a necessity, as well as a capability to work
in multinational and multidisciplinary context.
The applicants are expected to participate in:
i.Preparing a research article or report in the field of the scientist's earlier
work focusing on a selected issue of forest products trade, forest sector analysis
or forestry socio-economics
ii.Preparing a proposal for future research collaboration or joint research action
from the field of forest economics.
EFI provides an unique opportunity for young scientists to work in an international
environment and a chance to build up a solid link to future research efforts of
the Institute.
Applicants should apply in writing before the end of July 2000, with salary expectation,
CV and a short description or a plan how to fulfill the objectives. Applicants
can use the application form for EFI members' scholarship found at http://www.efi.fi/efinews/open_posts/1999/
memberscholars_form.html
CALL FOR CVs
Jaakko Pöyry Consulting AB, Sweden, is engaged in development and consulting
activities related to the forestry, forest industry, nature conservation and rural
development sectors. We are a member of the international Jaakko Pöyry Group.
We anticipate an increase in project tendering in the coming years. If you are
interested in participating in our bids, you are most welcome to send us your
CV. In your CV, please state clearly your key qualifications, contact details
and present occupation. CVs can be sent to:
Jaakko Pöyry Consulting AB
PO Box 1130
181 22 Lidingö
Sweden
Tel: +468 731 45 00
Fax: +468 767 63 15
JOB OPPORTUNITY SOUGHT: FIELD EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNITY BASED NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
I have a BA in International Relations and a MSc in Environmental Economics. I
speak English, Italian and French fluently, and have a working knowledge of Spanish
and Portuguese. Since 1996, I have worked as a consultant for the Sustainable
Development and Forestry Departments of FAO, covering a wide range of technical
areas from environmental impact assessment to bio-gas technology. More recently
I have developed a strong interest for activities related to Community Based Natural
Resource Management. Last year, for example, I carried out a six month study in
Mozambique on Marketing of Non-Wood Forest Products for an FAO Community Forestry
project.
I am currently working in the Mountains and Watershed Management Group to prepare
the information campaign for the International Year of Mountains (2002), including
designing and writing the contents for the IYM flyer, web site and newsletter.
In the next stage of my career, I would like to focus on building field experience
in planning and developing activities that ensure sustained income generation
for rural communities and at the same time ensure environmental conservation (e.g.
production and trade of NWFP and handicrafts, or development of tourism services).
