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World Agroforestry Centre Research Fellow - Climate and Disaster Resilience - SEI Jobs in Kenya
Duty station Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate local case studies, capacity building and engagement activities in Africa for SEI’s Transforming Development and Disaster Risk (TDDR) Initiative in collaboration with colleagues in the Asia Centre, and in other SEI centres;
Represent TDDR in the activities of and liaise with national and regional institutions, including IGAD (inter-governmental authority on development) , UNISDR, the Africa Regional Platform, and other relevant institutions in the Africa region;
Conduct analysis of disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and resilience approaches, and how these can support the implementation of regional, sub-regional and national development frameworks in Africa;
Support the implementation of the project on “Bridging climate information gap to strengthen capacity for informed decision making and development programmes in Africa”;
Support and conduct research, communication and outreach on disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and resilience at SEI;
Develop and maintain a contact network of researchers, decision-makers and partner organisations in Africa relevant to SEI’s work on disaster risk, climate change adaptation and resilience;
Contribute to the Natural Resources & Ecosystems programme at SEI Africa through initiating and participating in developing proposals and bringing to attention strategic opportunities inside and outside the region related to disaster risk, climate change adaptation and resilience and related sectors; and
Work on existing and new projects as per general tasks.
Skill Set
Required Academic and Professional Qualifications:
Minimum of a Masters degree in disaster risk management/disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, geography, environmental studies, natural sciences, economics, public policy, engineering, or interdisciplinary with disaster risk management and/or climate change adaptation qualifications
An advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) will be an added advantage
At least five years in a relevant full-time position
Required Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge of disaster risk, climate change and resilience policies at the global and regional level
Knowledge on key global and regional policies and processes relevant to disaster risk , climate change and resilience in Africa
Knowledge
and experience in conducting vulnerability assessment, risk profiling, hazard mapping and the application of tools and frameworks for disaster risk analysis, climatechange adaptation and resilience.
Quantitative and/or qualitative research methods skills
Specific experience of using CRiSTAL tool for vulnerability assessment and weAdapt climate adaptation knowledge platform (both developed by SEI)
Demonstrated experience in conducting fieldwork with local communities
Experience conducting empirical (field-based) research on disaster and climatic risks such as floods, drought and others and their effect on development sectors (water, agriculture, energy,infrastructure etc.)
Good knowledge of climate services landscape in Africa
Experience in policy-relevant and interdisciplinary research
Experience in preparing articles and other publications
Good facilitation and organizational skills
Ability to work independently, without much instruction from the management, as well as being comfortable working in international teams in a virtual environment
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills for both technical and public audiences
Fluency or working ability in Kiswahili, French and/or other relevant languages
Ability to represent SEI at conferences
Able to work in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to organize workshops, conferences and events
Job Summary
The Research Fellow – Climate and Disaster Resilience will lead and support SEI’s research projects on disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and resilience in Africa. S/he will also engage in a growing portfolio of related projects in the Natural Resources and Ecosystems Programme with the potential to develop a research career and develop project management skills.
For more information and job application details, see; World Agroforestry Centre Research Fellow - Climate and Disaster Resilience - SEI Jobs in Kenya
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