Climate Assessment Specialist – East Africa (Nairobi)

About the role

The Climate Assessment Specialist will lead REACH’s climate and loss‑and‑damage research portfolio across the Horn of Africa. Based in Nairobi, the specialist will support humanitarian decision‑making by generating climate‑focused information products for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts.

Key responsibilities

• Design and conduct climate vulnerability, loss‑and‑damage and risk assessments in Somalia, Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan and Uganda.
• Analyse satellite imagery and other geospatial data to identify climate‑driven shocks such as drought, flooding and land degradation.
• Produce evidence‑based reports, maps and dashboards that inform humanitarian actors and donors.
• Coordinate with REACH teams, partner NGOs and UN agencies to integrate climate findings into multi‑sector needs assessments.
• Contribute to knowledge‑sharing platforms and ensure data quality and documentation.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in climate science, environmental studies, geography or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in climate risk assessment, loss‑and‑damage research or related humanitarian work.
• Proven ability to work in conflict‑affected, low‑resource settings in East Africa.
• Strong analytical mindset and excellent written communication skills in English.

Required skills

• GIS
• Satellite imagery analysis
• Data management and analysis