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Role Summary: The Climate Risk Assessment Expert will lead and support institute’s technical advisory, capacity building, training and research services to clients. Particularly in identifying, analyzing, and mapping climate-related risks in various sectors and geographies. This may include developing vulnerability assessments, climate scenarios, and risk projections for informing adaptation strategies and resilience planning. The expert will lead specialized training courses, offer tailored capacity building for professionals, and conduct applied research and publishing of knowledge products and policy briefs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct climate risk assessments using downscaled climate models, GIS tools, and stakeholder inputs.
- Develop climate vulnerability indices for communities and ecosystems.
- Prepare risk maps and analytical reports.
- Work with partners to integrate risk findings into development plans.
- Provide training and capacity-building services on climate risk assessment methodologies.
- Lead tailored courses for professionals in climate risk assessment.
- Lead and contribute to research publications, technical reports, and policy briefs on climate risk and resilience.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Climate Science, Environmental Management, Geography, or related field (a PhD is an added advantage).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in climate risk assessment.
- Experience with East African climate systems and adaptation planning.
- Proficiency in GIS and climate modeling tools