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Climate Data Analyst at FINDEF

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Lagos, Nigeria Permanent

Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now

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## Title: Climate Data Analyst

About the Role

An established company is recruiting a Climate Data Analyst to support climate information services and agricultural adaptation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret climate and weather data from NIMET and other reliable sources to generate localized information relevant to Illela farmers
  • Translate complex weather forecasts into clear and practical advisories that farmers and herders can use to make informed decisions about planting and grazing
  • Train Natural Resource Management Committees and community champions on interpreting and disseminating seasonal forecasts at the grassroots level
  • Work closely with project staff to integrate climate advisories into CSA trainings, ensuring they are accessible to women, youth, and IDPs
  • Establish and maintain channels for climate information dissemination through radio programs, SMS messages, and community forums in Hausa
  • Conduct climate risk assessments for local farming systems, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending adaptive practices to strengthen resilience
  • Collaborate with Sokoto State institutions and NIMET to align project climate services with government-led climate information frameworks
  • Produce climate-related bulletins, infographics, and reports tailored for both technical partners and community-level use
  • Contribute verified climate data to M&E systems and donor reporting to demonstrate project impact on adaptation and resilience
  • Monitor the uptake of climate information by farmers and assess its impact on crop productivity, water management, and conflict reduction

Required Qualifications

  • BSc in Meteorology, Environmental Science, Climate Studies, or Data Science (MSc in a related field is highly desirable)
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in climate data analysis, weather forecasting, or agricultural climate services in Nigeria
  • Strong proficiency in GIS, statistical analysis software, and mobile-based data collection platforms for climate data management
  • Demonstrated ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

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