Monday, October 2, 2023

BIMA Project
Centre for Advanced Studies in Environmental Law & Policy

Improving Livestock Insurance Trigger Mechanisms and Gender-Responsive Products for Drought-Affected (agro-)Pastoralists (BIMA) is a research project which aims to improve the capacity of (agro-) pastoral communities in Kenya to cope with climate shocks through a more effective and gender-responsive insurance package including livestock insurance. The project is part of the Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CLARE) initiative which seeks to enable socially inclusive and sustainable action to build resilience to climate change and natural hazards. CLARE is jointly designed, funded, and run by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and Canada’s International Development Research Centre. The project will be implemented by a consortium of 5 partners CCGD, CISP, TriM, Takaful, and the University of Nairobi. This unique team of organizations will maximize synergies, pool resources and core competencies to develop an insurance package that combines livestock with other asset insurance products to improve commercial viability and just redistribution of insurance pay-outs of Index Based Livestock Insurance.
Requirements:

The BIMA Project is seeking a highly motivated candidate holding a Bachelors degree in Actuarial Science with at least an Upper Second Class honours. The ability to work independently as well as within an interdisciplinary team of collaborators is essential. A strong interest in applying interdisciplinary approaches, conducting field work, and to bridge gaps between environmental and socio-economic data is required. Proficiency in the English language and working knowledge of Kiswahili are desirable. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
The position is financed (university fee + modest stipend) for a duration of 2 years from the 2023/2024 academic year.
The candidate will register at the Department of Mathematics. Applicants are invited to submit their applications via email including a cover letter, CV, and all necessary certificates to the Principal Investigator, BIMA Project, through the Office of Research Director, CASELAP, associatedean-fol@uonbi.ac.ke by October 13th 2023.
https://www.uonbi.ac.ke/news/launch-bima-research-project-build-climate-resilience-pastoral-communities-kenya