Research Fellow - Water

The Research Fellow will lead and support research on water resources management in Africa, with a focus on climate change and hydrological analysis, water allocation and hydrodynamic modelling, ecosystem modelling and capacity-building using SEI’s Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) tool. The role involves developing innovative projects, collaborating across disciplines, mentoring junior researchers, building stakeholder capacity and ensuring research is published in high-quality outlets while influencing decision-making. The Research Fellow will also contribute to the management and development of the SEI Africa centre and play a central role in fundraising to grow the program’s staffing and reputation. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and the successful candidate will be part of a leading multinational, multidisciplinary and multilingual team of experts in an organization where the well-being and development of our employees is a high priority.

This role contributes to sustainable water resources management by providing research and modeling that informs policy decisions and stakeholder actions.

Required qualifications:

• Research experience in water systems or related fields
• Ability to work with policymakers and stakeholders
• Modeling skills for complex systems analysis

No specific benefits or compensation information provided in the description.

Stockholm Environment Institute is an international research organization that focuses on sustainable development and environmental issues.