Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
To support research activities in agrometeorology, climate change adaptation, climate modelling, weather data management, and dissemination of climate information for agricultural decision-making through data collection, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of technical reports aimed at enhancing climate-resilient agricultural systems.
Minimum Qualifications requirements and Experience
Applicants should hold a Diploma in Agrometeorology, Meteorology Environmental Science or a related field.
More than one year’s experience in climate-related research, agrometeorology, or environmental data analysis will be an added advantage
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in designing and implementing agrometeorological and climate-related research studies.
Assist in collecting, processing, and managing meteorological, environmental, and agricultural data from field stations and other sources.
Support in installation, calibration, operation, and maintenance of weather monitoring equipment.
Participate in field surveys and assessments related to climate variability and agricultural production.
Support the development and application of climate and crop simulation models.
Assist in downscaling climate model outputs for local and regional applications.
Support acquisition, processing, and interpretation of satellite and remote sensing data.
Integrate climate, weather, and agricultural datasets using GIS platforms.
Assist in generating agro-weather advisories and climate information products for farmers and other stakeholders.
Support the dissemination of seasonal forecasts and climate risk information.
Support the development of climate-smart agricultural recommendations.
Maintain accurate records of research activities and datasets.
Assist in proposal development and resource mobilization efforts.
How to apply