Senior Data Analyst (Climate, Sustainability & Carbon Analytics)
Job Purpose
As Senior Data Analyst of the Kuehne Climate Center (KCC), you will play a key role in building KCC’s internal data and intelligence systems related to climate change, sustainability, and GHG emission analytics. The position covers the entire knowledge value chain — from data research, cleaning, and structuring to quantitative analysis, modelling, visualization, and insight generation. While focused on climate and sustainability, the Senior Data Analyst will collaborate across themes and teams to deliver high-quality analytical outputs. The Senior Data Analyst is also expected to lead the development of new analytical methods and tools and support the development of KCC’s knowledge strategy together with the Head of Knowledge & Analytics.
What You Will Do
The Senior Data Analyst reports to the Head of Knowledge & Analytics and works closely with the Data Analyst, the Researcher, the Communications Department, and the Management & Operations Team to co-produce analytical outputs and knowledge products.
What You Can Expect
The Kuehne Climate Center (KCC) is a subsidiary of the Kuehne Foundation in Schindellegi, Switzerland. Established in 1976 by the Kuehne family and is one of the largest foundations in the German-speaking world. As an operational foundation it is involved in the areas of logistics, medicine, culture and, since the beginning of 2023, climate action. The Foundation is independent, operational and international.
The KCC implements the Foundation’s climate action mandate. Its mission is to accelerate climate-compatible development within and through logistics systems. KCC works through applied research and thought leadership, project and advisory work, and training and capacity building, with a particular focus on countries of the Global South.
KCC is a globally operating think-and-do tank headquartered in Hamburg’s vibrant Hafencity. From here, we manage and support all our global projects, actively partnering with our regional teams and with institutions from around the world. As a young and fast-growing organization, KCC offers the opportunity to help shape an ambitious institution from its early stages.
Contact
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application via e-mail to kuehne-foundation-jobs@m.personio.de or via the "Apply" button by 04.01.2026. In case you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Dr. Eduardo Noboa via eduardo.noboa@kuehne-foundation.org. Find out more about our current projects and activities by accessing our Kuehne Climate Center LinkedIn page.
About Us
The non-profit Kühne Foundation was established by the Kühne family in Switzerland in 1976 and is one of the largest foundations in the German-speaking world. The foundation focuses on education and training as well as research and science in logistics and the transportation industry, it maintains a medical campus with two large research programs in allergology and cardiology, and it supports festivals, opera houses and concert halls in Europe. In the area of climate, the foundation develops and implements innovative ideas on how the transport and logistics sector can support more climate-friendly and sustainable development. You can find out more about our climate projects and activities on our LinkedIn profile.
As Senior Data Analyst of the Kuehne Climate Center (KCC), you will play a key role in building KCC’s internal data and intelligence systems related to climate change, sustainability, and GHG emission analytics. The position covers the entire knowledge value chain — from data research, cleaning, and structuring to quantitative analysis, modelling, visualization, and insight generation. While focused on climate and sustainability, the Senior Data Analyst will collaborate across themes and teams to deliver high-quality analytical outputs. The Senior Data Analyst is also expected to lead the development of new analytical methods and tools and support the development of KCC’s knowledge strategy together with the Head of Knowledge & Analytics.
What You Will Do
- Identify and prioritize the most relevant information and data sources related to logistics, GHG emissions, energy, and sustainability
- Collect, clean, process, and structure datasets related to these topics
- Conduct scenario analysis and quantitative modelling on climate and logistics transitions, including GHG emissions projections under different decarbonization pathways and climate-policy scenarios
- Develop analytical tools, forecasting models, and dashboards about the most up-to-date climate science and its relation to the logistics industry
- Develop and maintain databases and data libraries ensuring traceability and quality control
- Build interactive dashboards and data visualizations (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar)
- Perform data quality assurance and documentation of methodologies
- Handle and analyze geospatial datasets (QGIS, ArcGIS, or similar)
- Translate analytical findings into visual and narrative insights for reports and dashboards
- Collaborate with the Data Analyst, the Researcher, the Communications Department, the Management & Operations Team, and the Program Line leaders
- Applying strong quantitative, analytical, and visualization skills
- Working in a structured, reliable, and detail-oriented way
- Translating data into impactful narratives
- Leading complex analytical projects and guiding more junior team members
- Working in a collaborative, adaptable way in an international team
- Visualizing and presenting analytical results effectively
- 7–9 years of specific professional experience in climate change & sustainability, data analytics, logistics, or quantitative research
- Master’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, dashboards, data modelling) and Power BI / Tableau / Alteryx
- Intermediate skills in Python or R for data engineering and analysis
- Basic to intermediate GIS skills (QGIS, ArcGIS, or similar)
- Familiarity with sustainability and GHG frameworks (IPCC, IEA, SBTi, CSRD, ESG)
- Excellent analytical thinking and communication skills
- Interest, or even experience, in the logistics industry
- Applying sound business judgement
- Fluency in English (German an asset)
The Senior Data Analyst reports to the Head of Knowledge & Analytics and works closely with the Data Analyst, the Researcher, the Communications Department, and the Management & Operations Team to co-produce analytical outputs and knowledge products.
What You Can Expect
- Work in an enthusiastic and highly motivated international team committed to making a real positive impact on climate
- A high degree of creative freedom
- High agility and speed of implementation
- A stimulating and diverse range of work within a strong Foundation network
- Personal and professional growth driven by your own initiative and engagement
The Kuehne Climate Center (KCC) is a subsidiary of the Kuehne Foundation in Schindellegi, Switzerland. Established in 1976 by the Kuehne family and is one of the largest foundations in the German-speaking world. As an operational foundation it is involved in the areas of logistics, medicine, culture and, since the beginning of 2023, climate action. The Foundation is independent, operational and international.
The KCC implements the Foundation’s climate action mandate. Its mission is to accelerate climate-compatible development within and through logistics systems. KCC works through applied research and thought leadership, project and advisory work, and training and capacity building, with a particular focus on countries of the Global South.
KCC is a globally operating think-and-do tank headquartered in Hamburg’s vibrant Hafencity. From here, we manage and support all our global projects, actively partnering with our regional teams and with institutions from around the world. As a young and fast-growing organization, KCC offers the opportunity to help shape an ambitious institution from its early stages.
Contact
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application via e-mail to kuehne-foundation-jobs@m.personio.de or via the "Apply" button by 04.01.2026. In case you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Dr. Eduardo Noboa via eduardo.noboa@kuehne-foundation.org. Find out more about our current projects and activities by accessing our Kuehne Climate Center LinkedIn page.
About Us
The non-profit Kühne Foundation was established by the Kühne family in Switzerland in 1976 and is one of the largest foundations in the German-speaking world. The foundation focuses on education and training as well as research and science in logistics and the transportation industry, it maintains a medical campus with two large research programs in allergology and cardiology, and it supports festivals, opera houses and concert halls in Europe. In the area of climate, the foundation develops and implements innovative ideas on how the transport and logistics sector can support more climate-friendly and sustainable development. You can find out more about our climate projects and activities on our LinkedIn profile.