Program Manager, Forecast Science – Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Indonesia, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Develop a comprehensive technical understanding of the forecasting methods, capabilities, and limitations of PxD's partners.

• Articulate in straightforward terms the reasons why certain forecast-related capabilities can or cannot be currently provided.

• Integrate and convey complex scientific results, encompassing forecast models, agronomic research, and MEL data.

• Create reports, presentations, and policy briefs tailored for internal stakeholders, policymakers, practitioners, and general audiences.

• Facilitate ongoing dialogue between technical/scientific partners, internal teams, and government stakeholders.

• Ensure that technical constraints and opportunities are accurately represented in program and policy discussions.

• Act as a vital technical translator within PxD's weather forecasting initiative.

• Assist in ensuring that decisions made across the initiative are based on a precise understanding of forecasting science.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4–6 years of relevant professional experience.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a pertinent field such as physics, mathematics/statistics, computational science, engineering, or economics with a quantitative emphasis; candidates with unconventional backgrounds that blend strong quantitative training with technical or scientific experience are encouraged to apply.

• Solid foundational knowledge in quantitative and computational methods.

• Capability to engage critically and constructively with forecast modeling scientists.

• Familiarity with ensemble modeling, probabilistic forecasting, forecast skill metrics, and model uncertainties is advantageous.

• Proficiency in Python or R is essential.

• Experience with data pipelines, cloud-based workflows, or geospatial data tools such as xarray, netCDF, or GIS is highly preferred.

• Experience in working with or interpreting outputs from AI/ML-based models is strongly preferred.

• Ability to convert technical products and probabilistic or uncertain findings into decision-relevant information for non-specialist audiences.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Fluency in Hindi is preferred.

• Strong organizational abilities and remarkable attention to detail.

• Capability to manage multiple workstreams and projects concurrently.

• Familiarity with climate adaptation, digital agriculture, and experimental economics is highly desired.

• Ability to work independently.

• A passion for making an impact and aligning with PxD's mission to support smallholder farmers.

• A collaborative mindset, resilience, and a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.

• An inclusive and diverse organizational culture.

• The chance to tackle real-world problems on a large scale.

• The opportunity to leverage strong technical training in international development, meteorology, program delivery, and public policy.

• Opportunities to collaborate with government partners and international stakeholders.