Mandera Climate Resilience Institute (CRIM) – Research Associate

Position: Research Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on climate resilience, climate governance, and environmental sustainability issues.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
• Support development of research methodologies and study designs.
• Prepare research reports, technical papers, and analytical briefs.

• Analyze climate-related policies, frameworks, and regulatory developments.
• Contribute to policy recommendations and evidence-based solutions.
• Support policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Monitor emerging climate governance trends across Africa.

• Contribute to institutional publications and research outputs.
• Develop policy briefs, discussion papers, and knowledge products.
• Support dissemination of research findings through reports, presentations, and publications.
• Maintain research databases and knowledge repositories.

• Support design and delivery of training programs and workshops.
• Contribute to learning materials and climate resilience resources.
• Assist in organizing conferences, seminars, and stakeholder forums.

• Collaborate with government agencies, development partners, research institutions, and community organizations.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing and networking activities.
• Support partnerships and collaborative research initiatives.

• Support projects related to:
  • Climate Adaptation
  • Climate Governance
  • Climate Finance
  • Carbon Markets
  • Environmental Governance
  • Indigenous Knowledge Systems
  • Resilience Policy Development

Areas of Focus

• Climate Governance
• Climate Adaptation
• Climate Finance
• Carbon Markets
• Environmental Policy
• Sustainability
• Resilience Building
• Indigenous and Local Knowledge Systems
• Environmental Governance
• Sustainable Development
• Climate Risk Management
• Natural Resource Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in:
  • Environmental Science
  • Climate Change Studies
  • Development Studies
  • Public Policy
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Sustainability Studies
  • Related Fields
• Postgraduate qualifications are an added advantage.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Research Methodology
• Data Analysis
• Policy Analysis
• Report Writing
• Climate Change Research
• Environmental Governance
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Quantitative and Qualitative Research
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Knowledge Management

• Critical Thinking
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Initiative
• Adaptability

Career Benefits

• Work with an interdisciplinary climate research institution.
• Contribute to climate resilience and sustainability initiatives across Africa.
• Gain exposure to climate governance, adaptation, and finance projects.
• Participate in policy dialogues, research publications, and regional collaborations.
• Build expertise in emerging climate and environmental issues.