Careers at AVSI Foundation

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Collect and review secondary data related to climate change and disaster risk.
• Collect community-level data for climate change risk assessment (hazards, vulnerabilities, and exposure) through fieldwork with project beneficiaries.
• Organize and manage databases, ensuring data quality, consistency, and validation.
• Support the development and application of methodologies for risk analysis.
• Assist in the analysis of hazards, exposure, and vulnerabilities within the project area.
• Conduct awareness-raising and training sessions for communities on climate change and disaster risk reduction.
• Facilitate participatory processes with communities to ensure inclusive data collection and analysis.
• Work with communities to identify impact chains and define priority adaptation actions related to agriculture and food security.
• Coordinate the validation of risk maps with communities, in collaboration with the DRR Specialist.
• Support the implementation of priority actions related to agriculture and food security together with the communities.
• Monitor implementation of DRR and climate adaptation activities and report on progress
• Coordinate with local authorities, humanitarian actors, and technical partners.
• Build the capacity of community groups and local stakeholders on DRR and climate adaptation

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Risk Management, Environmental Studies, Geography, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation, or related fields.
• Proven experience in community-based projects, preferably in informal settlements or humanitarian/emergency contexts.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, including hazard, vulnerability, and exposure analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in participatory approaches and community engagement.
• Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, or international organizations is an asset
• Good understanding of climate change concepts and DRR frameworks (e.g., Sendai Framework).
• Experience in data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK) is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset

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Main tasks and responsibilities

• Coordinate the collection of community-level data related to climate change risk assessment in the field
• Organize and manage databases, ensuring data quality and validation
• Support the development of methodologies for risk analysis
• Assist in the analysis of exposure, vulnerabilities, and hazards within the project area
• Support the development of urban planning and climate change adaptation plans
• Coordinate the validation of risk maps with communities and the DRR Specialist
• Produce cartographic outputs for risk mapping in collaboration with the consultant
• Support the Global AVSI team in the preparation of urban assessments and GIS-based cartography
• Assist the Global AVSI team in managing and organizing the ArcGIS Hub
• Deliver training on GIS tools to the Global AVSI team

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Urban Planning, or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in community-based urban projects, particularly in informal settlements or emergency contexts
• Solid experience using GIS software, including QGIS and ArcGIS
• Demonstrated experience in Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
• Knowledge of Kenyan urban planning regulations and legal frameworks
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD
• Familiarity with office equipment and computer hardware
• Strong coordination skills and ability to work effectively within an international team