OBJECTIVE: Participate in the development and/or implementation of simulation models of biophysical and/or environmental processes that support the design and evaluation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) aimed at Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) at multiple scales (local, territorial, and regional). The position requires working in close coordination with a multidisciplinary team with expertise in biodiversity conservation, governance and decision-making, community development, agricultural systems, climate change adaptation, and gender.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work closely with the Coordination of the Climate Action Unit (UAC) on relevant aspects as required.
2. Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals for development projects with the UAC team and other teams within CATIE.
3. Support CATIE’s research agenda to expand Nature-based Solutions for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation using modeling tools.
4. Integrate biophysical modeling with social, economic, and environmental factors to promote application within multidisciplinary research and implementation teams.
5. Analyze and synthesize data from diverse sources, including remote sensing and ground observations.
6. Contribute to the global and Latin American research agenda through scientific publications, reports, and communication actions aimed at diverse audiences.
7. Support the development of project proposals and the implementation of new research initiatives.
8. Lead the agenda and coordination of the working group for the development of investment portfolios in NbS.
9. Support in the development of methodologies, diagnostics, and feasibility studies.
10. Collaborate in the management of networks of partner collaborators, donors, etc.
11. Institutional integration and in collaboration with the alliances office