We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded professional to join our Adaptation and Risk Analysis Group. The candidate will lead climate risk analysis initiatives, translate climate science into actionable insights through rigorous assessments, and coordinate with multilateral organisations and government agencies to inform evidence-based adaptation strategies across diverse landscapes and communities.
Responsibilities
- Design and oversee comprehensive literature reviews, metadata analyses, and gap assessments through systematic coding to build and maintain a robust climate risk knowledge repository.
- Coordinate and engage with multilateral organisations, state government departments, and key stakeholders to align research priorities, facilitate knowledge exchange, and ensure findings reflect on-ground realities.
- Lead the preparation of research publications, policy briefs, and presentations, strengthening CSTEP’s technical credibility in climate risk and adaptation domains.
- Plan and execute stakeholder engagement and capacity-building events, demonstrating a proactive, hands-on approach to event logistics, coordination, and follow-up.
- Support and guide capacity-building initiatives in collaboration with government and civil society partners.
Qualifications
PhD or Master's degree in environmental science, climate science, sustainability, disaster management, environmental engineering, natural resource management, or a related discipline, with specialisation or expertise in climate risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, or climate adaptation.
Skill Set
- Experience in climate risk analysis, vulnerability assessment, environmental research, or related fields, with the ability to lead projects and coordinate research teams.
- Proven experience collaborating with multilateral organisations and state or national government departments on climate and sustainability initiatives.
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals, technical reports, or policy documents, demonstrating strong analytical and writing capabilities.
- Hands-on experience in field research, stakeholder engagement, and translating complex research into policy-relevant outputs.
- Strong research, analytical, and writing skills, with proven ability to conduct systematic literature reviews, produce peer-reviewed publications, and communicate technical findings to diverse audiences.
- Excellent project management, stakeholder coordination, and strategic problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead multi-partner collaborations, supervise assessments, and manage multiple deliverables effectively.
- Demonstrated capacity to mentor junior staff, work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines in dynamic research environments.
Duration
10 months (full-time position)
