Climate Risks Agrometeorologist Specialist
To support the Climate Resilient Agriculture and Livelihoods project in Southern Tunisia, the part-time Climate Risks Agrometeorologist Specialist will analyze climate-related hazards, assess climate impacts on agriculture, and synthesize climate data to enhance project resilience from a home-based environment over a four-month duration. Key responsibilities Analyze historical and future climate data to assess impacts on the agricultural sector Collect and synthesize climate and agricultural production data to inform project strategies Develop crop suitability maps and provide recommendations for integrating climate risk considerations into project proposals Required qualifications Advanced university degree in climate science, environmental sciences, agricultural climatology, or a related field At least five years of relevant experience in climate change adaptation and agrometeorology Working knowledge of English at a level C proficiency Familiarity with programming languages (R), GIS software (Q-GIS, ArcGIS), and web-based coding interfaces (Jupyter Notebooks) Strong analytical skills and experience in climate risk assessments related to agriculture