Climate Assessment Specialist – East Africa (Nairobi)

About the role

IMPACT Initiatives is seeking a Climate Assessment Specialist to lead the REACH initiative’s climate and loss‑and‑damage research portfolio across the Horn of Africa. Based in Nairobi, the specialist will support evidence‑based decision‑making for humanitarian actors operating in climate‑vulnerable contexts.

Key responsibilities

• Design and coordinate climate and loss‑and‑damage assessments for Somalia, Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan and Uganda.
• Analyse satellite imagery and other geospatial data to produce situation reports and risk maps.
• Manage data collection, storage and analysis pipelines, ensuring data quality and accessibility.
• Collaborate with REACH teams, partner NGOs and UN agencies to integrate climate findings into humanitarian planning.
• Prepare and disseminate information products, including dashboards, maps and policy briefs.

Required profile

• Proven experience in climate assessment or loss‑and‑damage research within humanitarian or development settings.
• Strong knowledge of climate‑related risks in East Africa (drought, flooding, land degradation, water scarcity).
• Experience working with multi‑disciplinary teams and managing research portfolios.

Required skills

• GIS
• Satellite imagery analysis
• Data analysis

What we offer

• 18‑month fixed‑term contract with possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to influence climate‑responsive humanitarian programming.
• Professional development within a global NGO network.