Alliance Research Specialist Jobs in South Africa
About the position
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is looking for a highly skilled Research Specialist to support Dr. Alessandro Craparo’s Team in the Climate Security and Migration research theme.
Our research aims to quantify the climate, environment, and security nexus. We produce state-of-the-art and policy-relevant evidence on how climate worsens common drivers of fragility, conflict, and displacement. Nature and humans and intricately connected. In order to solve problems within one sector, it is essential to consider the entire system. To capture the complexities of these dynamic and intertwined social-ecological systems, our work is characterized by inter- and transdisciplinary approaches, as well as complexity. These approaches help us develop the science and evidence needed by our partners to identify development pathways and levers for transformation toward sustainable and just futures.
Responsibilities:
Fragility Conflict and Migration Initiative: Implement analyses that use data science to understand and model the relationships between the environment, conflict, and migration with a geographically explicit focus.
Meta‐analysis and dynamic modeling of food, land, and water systems‐related risks to refine a global compound risk assessment framework.
Assist in the development of a risk model, risk assessment framework, and guidance for strengthening risk targeting in climate adaptation interventions in fragile and conflicted affected settings.
Collaborate with project leads and team members to help define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Statistical modeling and analysis of migration trends, predictors of migration, and impacts of frequent compound crisis events (e.g., flood, drought, or storms).
Guidance on a fragility and risk indicator typology for monitoring socio‐ecological risks and informing early action.
Present work and results in a clear and concise way to a wide variety of stakeholders.
Work closely with subject-area specialists to bridge quantitative and qualitative work specifically in Southern Africa.
Contribute to a project proposal submission and collaboration with partner organizations for the Climate Security Observatory
Key Requirements and Experience:
MSc or Ph.D. in Systems analysis, Biomathematics, or other physical science involving computationally intensive research and advanced modeling techniques.
At least 3 years of work experience in the relevant fields or other physical science fields involving computationally intensive research and big data.
Experience working with conflict/peace or migration is a plus.
Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative, and decentralized environment, including across teams at several levels.
Strong interest in environmental, climate, and conflict-related work with a keen interest in exploring new topics and applying new thinking.
Skilled in the use of R or Python for research
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to apply new approaches.
Proven experience with statistical/modelling analyses, and handling of large geospatial datasets using R and/or Geographical Information Systems.
Ability to work well under pressure and with short deadlines.
Previous experience utilizing complexity modeling approaches.
Willing to travel and enjoy working in an international environment.
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, verbally and in writing, in English.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Alliance Research Specialist Jobs in South Africa
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