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Young Professional GIS & Earth Observation at ACRE Africa

YPP- Communications at ACRE Africa

Job Summary

ACRE Africa is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Young Professional to support our Communications team. This opportunity is designed for an early-career professional eager to learn and grow in the fields of communications, agriculture, climate resilience, and risk management across Africa. The role will provide hands-on exposure to content creation, digital engagement, and communications operations. The successful candidate will assist in managing social media and digital platforms, support the development of communication materials, and provide administrative and coordination support for ongoing projects. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and build professional skills in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Content Development

Assist in planning and executing multi-channel content strategies
Draft, edit, and refine high-quality written materials (e.g. blog posts, reports, newsletters, press releases)
Curate compelling stories showcasing ACRE Africa’s impact in agriculture and climate resilience

Digital Engagement

Manage and schedule content across social media platforms (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
Monitor analytics and prepare monthly performance reports with actionable insights
Support updates to ACRE Africa’s website and digital repositories

Administrative, Business Operations & Coordination Support

Coordinate meetings, and maintain documentation for communications projects
Assist in organizing virtual and in-person events, webinars, and stakeholder engagements
Liaise with vendors and consultants for communication-related deliverables

Research & Knowledge Management

Translate insights from reports and analyses into compelling narratives and strategic content that position ACRE Africa as a thought leader in agricultural insurance and climate resilience.
Maintain a structured repository of case studies, visuals, and branded assets
Support development of strategic presentations and donor reports

Operations and Project Implementation

Support in operational activities across the business
Support in project implementations including field visits, training, and project administrative task

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Business Administration or a related field
1 years’ experience in communications and/or administrative roles (preferably within agriculture, insurance, or climate resilience sectors)

Benefits

Gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional setting.
Learn directly from experienced mentors and industry leaders.
Enhance your skills through structured training and development.
Participate in impactful projects that contribute to the organization’s goals.
Build valuable professional networks.
Potential pathway to future career opportunities within the company.

Young Professional GIS & Earth Observation at ACRE Africa

Job Purpose

ACRE Africa is seeking a highly motivated Young Professional – GIS and Earth Observation to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will support the design and refinement of climate risk insurance products, with a particular focus on scouting and processing EO data to model and monitor climate conditions such as droughts, floods, and other weather-related risks, automate geospatial workflows.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career geospatial professional with strong technical skills and a passion for using data to enhance climate resilience in agriculture.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

✓Supporting technical analysis of physical variables (including but not limited to rainfall, NDVI, Soil Moisture, Temperature) and coding of key algorithms in relevant language for Product development, as well as ground proofing of new products developed.
✓Researching and sourcing agriculture risk proxies, including weather data, agriculture production data, and hazard data.
✓Process and analyze satellite imagery and geospatial datasets using tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI, and ERDAS Imagine.
✓Develop and automate geospatial workflows using Python, R, and Google Earth Engine (GEE).
✓Prepare high-quality maps, visualizations, and spatial reports, technical client presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
✓Support development of data-driven insurance models, including early warning systems and risk indexing.
✓Support proposal writing and contribute to the development of technical reports and publications.
✓Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contributing geospatial insights to research, monitoring, and evaluation efforts.

Minimum Requirements

✓A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, Data Science, or a related field.
✓Proven skills in Python, R, and Google Earth Engine or other relevant programming language for geospatial analysis.
✓Proficiency in desktop GIS and remote sensing software: ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI, ERDAS Imagine.
✓Experience working with satellite data and time-series indices (e.g., SMAP, MODIS, Sentinel, Landsat).
✓Strong analytical skills and ability to clean, transform, and interpret EO data.

Key Competencies & Attributes

✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex methodologies in clear, concise reports.
✓Demonstrated interest in agriculture, climate change, or environmental monitoring.
✓Self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
✓Experience with cloud-based platforms or geospatial APIs is an advantage.
✓Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
✓Strong project management and organizational skills.
✓Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to apply by emailing an application to the HR department at recruitment@ACREAFRICA.COM, attaching a detailed cover letter and CV.