Senior Scientist- Tree Breeding and Integrated Tree Seed Systems at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Confidential • Kenya, Kenya • Posted June 27, 2026

About the Role

Job Description

The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in . The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves.


Senior Scientist- Tree Breeding and Integrated Tree Seed Systems

Duties and responsibilities


Technical Aspects

  • Lead and contribute to research on tree seed systems, including the identification, establishment, and management of improved seed sources and breeding seed orchards, to enhance genetic quality, adaptability, and scalability of planting materials.

  • Analyze and influence institutional and policy environments governing tree seed and seedling supply chains, to strengthen regulatory frameworks and stakeholder alignment.

  • Drive resource mobilization for tree genetic resources programs, to expand research efforts and ensure long-term s...