Climate Analytics Expert

ICARDA; Montpellier; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international research organization in Montpellier is seeking a Senior Climate Scientist and Systems Modeler to enhance food and nutrition security in Yemen. The ideal candidate has a master's degree in Remote Sensing or Climate Analytics and expertise in remote sensing analytics and geospatial data processing. Responsibilities include using climate analytics for monitoring environmental changes and supporting targeted interventions to enhance rural resilience. This position offers the opportunity to drive impactful change in agricultural productivity and climate adaptation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Remote Sensing, Climate Analytics, or related field.
• Skilled in remote sensing analytics and geospatial data processing using GEE, Python, and related platforms.
• Experienced in analyzing large datasets to identify variability, risks, and trends relevant to agricultural productivity.
• Proficient in developing interactive geospatial dashboards, thematic user interfaces, and web-integrated maps.
• Strong English communication and reporting abilities for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Connaissances

Remote sensing analytics

Geospatial data processing

Data analysis

Geospatial dashboards development

Strong English communication

Formation

Master’s degree or higher in Remote Sensing, Climate Analytics, or related field

Outils

GEE

Python

Description du poste

Reports to :

Senior Climate Scientist and Systems Modeler

Location :

Remote

Purpose of the position

The SURE-RESULTS project, funded by GIZ and implemented by ICARDA, aims to improve food and nutrition security in southern Yemen from December 2024 to November 2026 across Lahij, Aden, Abyan, and Taizz. The project features three integrated components: (1) strengthening the small ruminant dairy value chain for sheep and goats, focusing on vulnerable groups and introducing quick technical innovations; (2) promoting climate‑smart, nutrition‑sensitive agriculture through soil improvement, water optimization, and diversified cropping systems; and (3) building local capacity by training community members, especially women and marginalized farmers.

A key activity, Early Warning Early Action (EWEA) activity in this project, uses remote sensing and climate analytics to monitor environmental changes, assess climate risks, and support targeted interventions with site mapping via advanced geospatial methods. The adaptation of ICARDA’s GeoAgro platform provides localized, real‑time advisories through a mobile app for farmers and dashboards for extension agents, enabling informed responses to climate challenges and enhancing rural resilience and food security in Yemen.

About ICARDA

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is a treaty‑based international non‑profit research organization supported by CGIAR. ICARDA’s mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water, and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development that take into account gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organization, other CGIAR Research Centers, and the private sector. With its temporary headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Education, Qualifications, and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in Remote Sensing, Climate Analytics, or a related field.
• Skilled in remote sensing analytics and geospatial data processing using GEE, Python, and related platforms.
• Experienced in analysing large datasets to identify variability, risks, and trends relevant to agricultural productivity.
• Proficient in developing interactive geospatial dashboards, thematic user interfaces, and web‑integrated maps.
• Strong English communication and reporting abilities for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Main responsibilities

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Benefits

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