SEI Africa is recruiting for 2 Postdoctoral Fellows in Climate Economics and Climate Modelling and Impact Assessment respectively: Apply Now
Closing Date: 18 January 2026
SEI Africa is recruiting for 2 Postdoctoral Fellows in Climate Economics and Climate Modelling and Impact Assessment respectively: Apply Now
Come join SEI Africa team in Nairobi. SEI Africa is hiring for these two Postdoctoral Fellows roles.
About SEI Africa
SEI Africa is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and is hosted by the World Agroforestry Centre. The centre collaborates with African governments, organizations and networks, acting as a hub for SEI’s engagement across the continent. The centre’s work focuses on four key areas: energy and climate; natural resources and ecosystems; sustainable urbanization; and health and environment.
Postdoctoral Fellows Overview
1️⃣ Postdoctoral Fellow: Climate Economics – The Postdoctoral Fellow will play a vital role in developing country-level economic research that informs and builds country-level cases for adaptation and financing of adaptation in the national planning and budgeting processes, while supporting partner governments, academic institutions, communities and the private sector to use evidence and innovation to drive effective solutions to the climate challenge. The Fellow will build capacity for both institutional and , through carrying out research and by using the resulting evidence to inform policy and investment decision-making.
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2️⃣ Postdoctoral Fellow: Climate Modelling and Impact Assessment – The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead climate modelling and impact assessment research in Africa. The Fellow will play a vital role in bridging the gap between climate science and economic policy through developing new evidence while supporting and strengthening the capacities of partner governments, academic institutions, communities and the private sector to use evidence and innovation to drive effective solutions to the climate challenge.
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How to apply
SEI Africa is reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than 18 January 2026, 23:59 Nairobi local time.
Applications should be written in English and consist of a short CV and cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications, experience, and publications.
As SEI Africa only accept applications through its recruitment system, please apply on the official webpage online and include:
- Cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience (two pages maximum)
- Curriculum vitae (three pages maximum)
- List of publications
Questions?
For inquiries about the position, please contact:
- Anderson Kehbila, Research Fellow: [email protected].
For inquiries about the recruitment process, please contact:
- Filippa Klintberg, HR Specialist: [email protected].
Additional information
With a multinational team, SEI Africa welcomes applicants from all genders, nationalities, and social backgrounds for all posts and provides an internationally competitive level non-governmental organization salary and benefits package. All employee contracts are under Kenyan labour law.
About Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
Stockholm Environment Institute is an international non-profit research institute that tackles environment and sustainable development challenges.
SEI empower partners to meet these challenges through cutting-edge research, knowledge, tools and capacity building. Scientific quality and integrity are foundations of Stockholm Environment Institute work. Partnership is at the heart of its approach, leading to change that lasts.
SEI work connects science to policy and practice, aiming to drive tangible impacts. It spans climate change, natural resources, water, air, and health, and addresses questions of governance, innovation, finance, poverty, gender equality and social equity.
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