Climate Analyst at

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya International Rescue Committee (IRC) Full time
The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.
Summary


The Climate Analyst supports the integration of climate forecasts into IRC existing suite of crisis analysis products (annual Emergency Watchlist, risk monitoring & emergency classifications).

The Climate Analysis will be working within the Global Crisis Analysis team within the Emergencies and Humanitarian Action Unit (EHAU) and working closely with the Anticipatory Action Specialist (ERD), and Climate Advisors.

The role involves liaising closely with Country Programs & Regions to interpret and action the forecasts that the analyst produces.

A significant focus of the position is to ensure regular and timely production of reports.

This is also a new role so its responsibilities may evolve as we build greater understanding of IRC needs in this area.

Responsibilities
Conduct Regular Climate Analysis

Review monthly forecasts from Columbia University International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) to identify critical time periods based on livelihood calendars for regions where IRC has on-going programming.

Identify countries at high risk of above or below average rainfall (i.e. at risk of flood or drought), particularly where this could impact existing IRC country programs and/or may increase needs in a place aligned with IRC entry criteria.
Produce & disseminate clear & concise regular analysis identifying at risk Country Programs.
Explore options for automating monthly forecast analysis & reporting.

Flood Risk Analysis & Forecasting: in counties identified as being at high risk of a specific, forecast high rainfall event.

Run flood forecasts and disseminate reports as frequently as required during periods of heightened risk.

Drought Risk Analysis & Mapping: in counties identified as being at high risk of a specific, forecast low rainfall event.

Map historical drought extent & frequency
Run regular precipitation analysis based on CHIRPS data (or similar source)

Engage colleagues to ensure they understand the climate analysis and support them to apply it to their work:

Host monthly call with Deputy Director of Programs (DDP) of climate hot-spot countries & Regional Emergency Directors (RED) to discuss monthly forecast and implications for utilization of established Crisis Modifiers, initiating Anticipatory Action / Early Action & preparing for a Humanitarian Response
Host regular call with Country Program Emergency Response Coordinator & Regional Emergency Director to discuss implications of flood and precipitation forecasts

Collaborate With GCA, Wider Technical Excellence Team And External Partners To Build The IRC's Expertise On The Intersection Of Climate And Other Crisis Risks

Contribute climate analysis to IRC annual Emergency Watchlist.

Support integration of climate risks to the Global Crisis Analysis team's ongoing risk work and development of the risk radar.

Support relevant updates to the IRC's Emergency Classification System and explore possible connections between the IRC's Emergency Classification System and anticipatory action work.

The GCA team maintains the IRC's Emergency Classification system, which is a critical first step in all IRC emergency responses.

Most classification requests are handled during working hours by other members of the team, but all team members participate in a roster system to share responsibility for handling classification requests at weekends.

The Climate Analyst may, very occasionally, be involved in processing and issuing a classification at weekends where this is crucial to ensure a timely response to a new emergency.

Explore potential for automating CHIRPS analysis & integration with Household Economy Analysis (HEA) in collaboration with IRC's Anticipatory Action Specialist

Explore potential for strategic partnership with IRI, or other similar institutions and organizations, such as GLOFAS or other NGOs.

Key Working Relationships

Position reports to:
Management in partnership between the Crisis Data Specialist on the GCA team, and the Anticipatory Action Specialist

Position directly supervises:
N/A

Internal contacts:
ERD & Education Technical Unit teams, Airbel and IRC country office staff.

External contacts:
IRI, GLOFAS, other NGOs involved in Anticipatory Action

Minimum Technical Requirements:
Experience with at least 3 of the following technical areas and interesting in learning

Experience with climate forecast (e.g. IRI)
Experience with GIS tools & analysis (e.g. QGIS).
Experience with flood forecasting (e.g. GLOFAS)
Experience with Google Earth Engine, in particular for:
Surface water mapping
Precipitation time series analysis and short-term (CHIRPS)
Flood mapping using SAR imagery
Drought mapping usings long-term MODIS NDVI

Minimum Professional Requirements

Demonstrated experience of partnership management.
Excellent critical thinking skills to problem-solve independently.

Excellent organizational skills:
the ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and work independently and productively in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to effectively collaborate with and motivate a variety of people in a multi-cultural environment.


Excellent digital literacy:
MS Word, Excel. Proficiency in Excel strongly preferred.
Dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion and a passion for IRC's mission.
Excellent written English, including the ability to synthesize information and draft high-quality reports.

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