RESEARCHER, CLIMATE CHANGE (Risk Analysis) (1 Post)

The Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) is a technology research institute whose mandate is to undertake research, identify and or develop appropriate technologies in line with national priorities and needs of Botswana.

RESEARCHER, CLIMATE CHANGE (Risk Analysis) (1 Post)

Main Purpose of the Job:

The Researcher in Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Analysis responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Based on a review of existing regional models, and stakeholder consultations, identify a range of climate change scenarios with particular reference to the agriculture, water and energy sectors for the design of adaptation measures.
• Undertake vulnerability and climate risks assessments that are pertinent to inform projects design.
• Determine suitable and concrete adaptation measures.
• Identify required additional investments for climate resilient sectors management.
• Design the projects’ policy, institutional and capacity development strategy and action plan.
• Estimate the cost of climate change impacts on various sectors in absence of adaptation.
• Prepare cost/benefits analysis for adaptation measures.
• Assist in clarifying additionality of proposed outcomes, outputs and activities.
• Assist in identifying the risks for the expected outcomes, outputs and activities including the climate changes risks.
• Contribute in the definition of the monitoring and evaluation strategy for the projects
• Write policy briefs.
• Develop research concept notes and proposals for seeking external research funding.

Competencies

• Excellent team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic planning, results-based management and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to articulate technical metrics into practical responses at a project level, with strong conceptual and research/analytical skills.
• Ability to manage workload with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to accommodate additional demands at short notice.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English in order to communicate complex, technical information to technical and general audiences.

Education:      

• A PhD in Physical Geography, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Sciences, Quantitative Risk Management, or Economics is required.
• Candidates with proof for nearer PhD complexion will be considered for hire after completion.

Experience and working knowledge:    

• Experience in scenarios planning and/or development
• Experience in vulnerability and climate risk assessment
• Experience in adaptation and/or disaster risk reduction
• climate risk assessment and adaptation measure application
• Exposure to climate change risk analysis, adaptation response options (understanding potential environmental and social associated issues) and preferably with experience in using economics and social statistics.
• Knowledgeable in risk analysis and risk modelling work based on the climate index outputs

REMUNERATION

BITRI offers attractive working conditions and remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience. The above post is for five (5) years fixed term contract.

Application letters with comprehensive CVs, certified copies of certificates and names of 3 traceable referees should be submitted to the following address:

Director Human Resources

Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI)

C/o Plot No. 50654, Machel Drive

Private Bag 0082, Gaborone, Botswana

Tel: 3607500

Email: recruitment@bitri.co.bw

The closing date for applications is 7 April 2016.

NB: BITRI will only respond to shortlisted candidates.