Technical Expert Climate Change & Disaster Risk Assessment

Sustainability Intelligence (SI)

We embrace a non-hierarchical culture built on curiosity, ownership, and collaboration. Our team brings interdisciplinary expertise to a shared mission: enabling resilient, data-informed decision-making for a climate-challenged world.

Technical Expert – Climate Change & Disaster Risk Assessment

This individual will play a central role in developing our platform’s analytical architecture, creating scalable geospatial workflows, prototyping multi-hazard risk layers, and co-developing applied frameworks for sector-specific resilience assessments.

Applied Research & Innovation

• Integrate findings from IPCC, UNDRR, scientific literature, and policy frameworks
• Develop, test, and adapt risk assessment methodologies for industry application

Spatial Analysis & Remote Sensing

• Lead management of spatial datasets related to climate variables, natural hazards, land use, and socio-economic exposure
• Design workflows for multi-hazard and multi-criteria assessments using GIS/RS tools

Data Interpretation & Insight Generation

• Translate geospatial outputs into relevant insights for stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of sector-relevant risk and resilience indicators

Tool & Product Development

• Build analytical modules and backend logic for a WebGIS-based decision-support tool
• Support data visualization strategies (maps, dashboards, semi-automated tools) in collaboration with UI/UX teams

Collaboration & Communication

• Engage in interdisciplinary co-creation, prototyping, and iteration
• Communicate results effectively to technical and non-technical audiences

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in climate/disaster risk analytics with strong GIS/RS expertise
• Proficient in QGIS, Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, Python (geospatial stack), or R
• Familiar with hazard datasets and climate models (e.g., flood, drought, cyclone)
• Skilled in contextual storytelling and strategic data interpretation
• Experience in developing or supporting WebGIS platforms is highly desirable
• Understanding of global frameworks (IPCC, UNDRR, Sendai Framework, etc.)
• Adaptable, self-driven, and comfortable in agile, collaborative environments

• A pivotal role in shaping how climate risk is operationalized by industry
• A non-hierarchical, inclusive work environment focused on innovation
• Exposure to both product development and applied research
• A growth-oriented culture that values initiative, depth, and shared learning

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