ICIMOD is seeking applications for the position, Energy Analyst.

Thematic area

Livelihoods

Background

Responsibilities and task

• Support methodology development to collect data for preparing country-specific energy profiles (covering RE & EE) in the HKH region; lead data collection and data analysis work focusing on the mountain context
  
• Review relevant official and non-official reports, policies, and programme documents, and published literature to prepare knowledge products that would contribute to the development of a RE & EE policy database for the HKH countries
  
• Perform literature reviews on state-of-the-art clean energy technologies, innovative business models, and financing mechanisms for productive end uses in the mountain areas of the HKH that would contribute to the production of a compendium of good practice models for the productive use of energy in the HKH
  
• Develop a database of existing key energy-related stakeholders in the HKH region
  
• Conduct stakeholder consultations and contribute to workshops to derive recommendations for greater regional collaboration on entrepreneurship and investment in RE & EE in the HKH
  
• Conduct capacity needs assessment for strengthened entrepreneurship and investment in RE & EE in the HKH
  
• Contribute to integrating the gender perspective in data analysis
  
• Prepare background reports, fact sheets, policy briefs based on literature review, analyses, and workshops/events
  
• Contribute to project reports and outreach/communication material for REEECH
  
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by Livelihoods Theme Leader
  

Minimum qualifications

• A master’s degree, preferably an MSc or MTech in renewable energy-related fields, with at least three years of relevant work experience is required. A first-level university degree in combination with five years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the more advanced university degree.
  
• At least three years of research/work experience in subject area.
  
• Fluency in speaking and technical writing in English. 
  

Competencies

Duty station

The duty station is Kathmandu.

Duration

Two years, with a probation period of six months, starting as early as possible, with a possibility of extension subject to performance and ICIMOD’s future funding levels.

Renumeration

Salaries and benefits of ICIMOD are competitive compared with other regional organizations; remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Gender and equity policy

Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD upholds a gender equity policy and is supportive of women professionals. It operates a day-care centre at the campus and is committed to the integration of gender equity at organizational and programmatic levels.

Method of application

Applicants are requested to apply online before 06 Aug 2020 through ICIMOD's online application system.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ICIMOD is seeking applications for the position, HIMAP Assessment Analyst (project position).

Thematic area

Livelihoods

Programme

Mountain Knowledge and Action Networks

Division

Hindu Kush Himalayan Monitoring and Assessment Programme

Background

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) seeks to enable sustainable and resilient mountain development for improved and equitable livelihoods through knowledge and regional cooperation.
ICIMOD is a regional intergovernmental learning and knowledge sharing centre serving the eight Regional Member Countries of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Working in partnership with regional and international organizations, ICIMOD aims to influence policy and practices to meet environmental and livelihood challenges emerging in the HKH. ICIMOD provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers from the region and around the globe to generate and share knowledge, support evidence-based decision making, and encourage regional cooperation. ICIMOD delivers impact through its six Regional Programmes: 1) Adaptation and Resilience Building, 2) Transboundary Landscapes, 3) River Basins and Cryosphere, 4) Atmosphere, 5) Mountain Environment Regional Information System, and 6) Mountain Knowledge and Action Networks. These regional programmes are supported by four Thematic Areas of Livelihoods, Ecosystem Services, Water and Air, and Geospatial Solutions, and underpinned by Knowledge Management and Communication. ICIMOD seeks to contribute to reduce poverty and vulnerability and improve the lives and livelihoods of mountain women and men, now and in the future.
About the position
The Assessment Analyst, hosted in the Livelihoods Thematic Area, will dedicate her/his time to the Hindu Kush Himalayan Monitoring and Assessment Programme (HIMAP) Initiative.
The Livelihoods Thematic Area within ICIMOD focuses on promoting diversified and sustainable livelihood options in the HKH region and strengthening social and governance dimensions within the work of ICIMOD and its partners.
HIMAP is a long-term, integrated science–policy initiative coordinated by ICIMOD that aims to promote enabling policies, sustainable solutions, and more robust regional cooperation in the HKH region to sustain mountain environments and livelihoods. HIMAP is a platform for long-term collaboration and coordination among a broad and diverse group of more than 350 leading researchers, practitioners, and policy specialists working in the HKH. Under HIMAP, they came together to develop the first Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment report as the first in a series of monitoring and assessment reports. The report addresses the social, economic, and environmental pillars of sustainable mountain development and will serve as a basis for evidence-based decision making to safeguard the environment and advance people’s well-being in the HKH region.

Responsibilities and task

• Providing support to the HIMAP Coordinator in the rollout of the Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment report and conducting science–policy forums in ICIMOD’s Regional Member Countries
  
• Providing science and technical inputs and support to HIMAP thematic assessments, special reports, and outlooks
  
• Contributing to scoping, defining, and organizing upcoming HIMAP assessments
  
• Conceptualizing and conducting background research for drawing lessons on regional cooperation from the Alps and the Arctic
  
• Conducting research and literature reviews as inputs to the Cross-Chapter Paper on Mountains in IPCC’s Working Group II contribution to AR6 and wider IPCC processes
  
• Providing support in coordinating and organizing HKH Science–Policy Forums and HKH Ministerial Mountain Summits, including consultations and preparatory events
  
• Providing support in organizing, conducting, and contributing to internal and external trainings, workshops, and seminars related to HIMAP assessments.
  
• Preparing HIMAP event reports and proceedings
  
• Any other work required to achieve the HIMAP deliverables
  

Minimum qualifications

• A master’s degree (or equivalent) in environmental science, sociology, natural resources management, or related fields with at least three years of relevant work experience; A first-level university degree in combination with five years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
  
• At least three years of experience in conducting scientific assessments, with a focus on the HKH region
  
• Good knowledge of IPCC working processes and experience in contributing to IPCC reports are preferable
  
• Good knowledge in the areas of transboundary and regional cooperation from a mountain perspective
  
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
  
• Fluency in speaking and writing in English
  

Competencies

Duration

This is a two-year project position with a probation period of six months.

Renumeration

Salaries and benefits of ICIMOD are competitive compared to other regional organizations; remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Gender and equity policy

Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD implements a gender equity policy and is supportive of working women. It operates a day-care centre at the campus and is committed to the integration of gender issues at organizational and programmatic levels.

Method of application

Applicants are requested to apply online before 6 Aug 2020 through ICIMOD's online application system.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ICIMOD is seeking applications for the position, Energy Specialist.

Thematic area

Livelihoods

Background

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) seeks to enable sustainable and resilient mountain development for improved and equitable livelihoods through knowledge generation and regional cooperation.
ICIMOD is a regional intergovernmental learning and knowledge-sharing centre serving the eight regional member countries of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Working in partnership with regional and international organizations, ICIMOD aims to influence policy and practices to meet environmental and livelihood challenges emerging in the HKH. ICIMOD provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers from the region and around the globe to generate and share knowledge, support evidence-based decision making, and encourage regional cooperation.
ICIMOD works through its six Regional Programmes: 1) Adaptation and Resilience Building, 2) Transboundary Landscapes, 3) River Basins and Cryosphere, 4) Atmosphere, 5) Mountain Environment Regional Information System, and 6) Mountain Knowledge and Action Networks. These regional programmes are supported by four Thematic Areas – Livelihoods, Ecosystem Services, Water and Air, and Geospatial Solutions – and underpinned by the Knowledge Management and Communication (KMC) Unit. ICIMOD seeks to contribute to reducing poverty and vulnerability and improving the lives and livelihoods of mountain women, men and children, now and in the future.
The Livelihoods Thematic Area within ICIMOD focuses on promoting diversified and sustainable livelihood options in the HKH region, and strengthening social and governance dimensions within the work of ICIMOD and its partners. The Centre is looking for a highly qualified Energy Specialist to be housed in the Livelihoods Thematic Area. The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Capability for the Hindu Kush Himalaya (REEECH) will contribute to improved access to appropriate, modern, affordable, and reliable energy services to meet the energy security needs of mountain populations in the HKH, as well as safeguard essential mountain ecosystem services. To contribute to this outcome, the Initiative will improve the demand for and supply of renewable energy and energy efficiency services in the HKH by supporting policy implementation, capacity development, knowledge management and awareness, investment, entrepreneurship, and innovation. 

Responsibilities and task

• Generate evidence to provide an outlook of the RE&EE landscape, including supply and demand projection in the HKH region. This includes preparing a snapshot of demand for and supply of RE&EE, assessment of policies and regulatory frameworks, and capabilities to access and use RE&EE – with a focus on the social inclusiveness to ensure that design and implementation of REEECH activities contributes to improved energy access for women, men, youth, and the marginalized population groups in the HKH region.
  
• Design solutions to implement and scale-up RE&EE measures for inclusive and climate-resilient investments. This will include conducting assessments of policies, financial flows, intermediaries, and instruments used to support inclusive investments in REⅇ identifying viable financial options to finance the incubation and acceleration of RE&EE solution; and facilitating innovation and entrepreneurship to improve the demand for and supply of RE&EE solutions in the HKH region.
  
• Strengthen capabilities of communities, government agencies, academia, and non-governmental and private sector institutions to identify, design, and implement RE&EE solutions for inclusive and climate-resilient development in the HKH region.
  
• Build partnership with government agencies, academia, private organizations, international agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to accomplish REEECH objectives.
  
• Contribute to the development of components within ICIMOD’s regional programmes and thematic areas where RE&EE can be positioned.
  
• Work as a team player within ICIMOD, support related activities, and promote institutional goals.
  
• Prepare reports, write scientific papers, and develop other knowledge products.  
  

Minimum qualifications

Competencies

Duty station

The duty station is Kathmandu. Frequent travel in the HKH region may be required.

Duration

Three years, with a probation period of six months, starting as early as possible, with a possibility of extension subject to performance and ICIMOD’s future funding levels.

Renumeration

Salaries and benefits of ICIMOD are competitive compared with other regional organizations; remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Gender and equity policy

Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD upholds a gender equity policy and is supportive of women professionals. It operates a day-care centre at the campus and is committed to the integration of gender equity at organizational and programmatic levels.

Method of application

Applicants are requested to apply online before 9 Aug 2020 through ICIMOD's online application system.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ICIMOD is seeking applications for the position, Knowledge Management and Communication Officer (Project Position).

Division

Knowledge Management and Communication

Background

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) seeks to enable sustainable and resilient mountain development for improved and equitable livelihoods through knowledge generation and regional cooperation.
ICIMOD is a regional intergovernmental learning and knowledge sharing centre serving the eight regional member countries of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Working in partnership with regional and international organizations, ICIMOD aims to influence policy and practices to meet environmental and livelihood challenges emerging in the HKH. ICIMOD provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers from the region and around the globe to generate and share knowledge, support evidence-based decision making, and encourage regional cooperation.
ICIMOD works through its six regional programmes: 1) Adaptation and Resilience Building, 2) Transboundary Landscapes, 3) River Basins and Cryosphere, 4) Atmosphere, 5) Mountain Environment Regional Information System, and 6) Mountain Knowledge and Action Networks. These regional programmes are supported by four thematic areas – Livelihoods, Ecosystem Services, Water and Air, and Geospatial Solutions – and underpinned by the Knowledge Management and Communication (KMC) Unit. ICIMOD seeks to contribute reducing poverty and vulnerability and improve the lives and livelihoods of mountain women and men and children, now and in the future.
KMC acts as a resource for the organization through preparation and distribution of technical publications and informational materials, media-related activities, outreach events, content development, and maintenance of internal and external websites, all in accordance with the ICIMOD brand guidelines.

Responsibilities and task

• Support in synthesizing initiatives’ achievements and developing strategic documents such as issue briefs and other knowledge products for influencing policy and practice
• Develop draft publications or other forms of communication materials such as videos and flyers from diverse material provided by programme staff such as reports, summaries, presentations, and verbal inputs
  
• Prepare impact stories for web and public dissemination (travel to project sites may be required)
  
• Summarize and rewrite text for different purposes (e.g., media articles, peer-reviewed journal articles, web summaries, and information sheets)
  
• Support documentation of workshops and conferences as a rapporteur and/or editor
  
• Ensure that initiative publications are collected, registered, and shared through HimalDoc, ICIMOD’s online document repository
  
• Edit routine publications such as workshop reports and other publications, as and when needed

• Prepare and design strategies and plans for communication and outreach for the initiative within the framework of the KMC Strategy
  
• Expand the initiative’s outreach on the basis of its existing communication strategy targeted at varied knowledge networks
  
• In collaboration with other KMC colleagues, draft press releases, advisories, factsheets, newsletters, press/media kits, event proceedings, and news stories for media uptake and to inform key partners and other targeted audiences about the results and achievements of the initiative
  
• Facilitate knowledge sharing with partners providing a steady flow of news and stories for website/publications, keeping partners aware of the initiatives’ work
  
• Provide training and capacity-building support to initiative teams and partners on KMC tools and processes, including training and capacity building on collecting and writing impact stories
  
• Help monitor and evaluate knowledge-sharing programmes and activities to improve networking and outreach of the initiatives

• Facilitate interface of initiatives with KMC for the smooth running of operations (including designing, layout, and publishing) in-house and with outside consultants
  
• Provide relevant inputs and information to keep the initiatives’ website and other information portals up-to-date
  
• Facilitate submission of general publications to KMC for editing and layout/design, and technical publications to ICIMOD’s internal Publications and Outreach Committee (POUT) for review and approval, including editing and liaison between authors to ensure feedback is incorporated when required
  
• Identify the communication and knowledge management needs of the initiatives and suggest appropriate KMC tools/services available in-house
  
• Perform other related duties as required and as may be requested by the Head of KMC
  

Minimum qualifications

• A master’s degree in journalism, information management/science, development communication, knowledge management, or any related field, with extensive experience in information, behavioural, and/or communications sciences. A first-level university degree in combination with four years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  
• A minimum of two years of work experience in the field of communications as a communications specialist or journalist
  
• Sound knowledge of communication strategies, knowledge management tools, and information technology
  

Competencies

Duration

This is a project position for two years with a probation period of six months, starting as early as possible.

Renumeration

Salaries and benefits at ICIMOD are competitive compared to other regional organizations; remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Gender and equity policy

Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD upholds a gender equity policy and is supportive of women professionals. It operates a day-care centre on campus and is committed to the integration of gender equity at the organizational and programmatic levels.

Method of application

Applicants are requested to apply online before 26 Aug 2020 through ICIMOD's online application system.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ICIMOD is seeking applications for the position, Knowledge Park Associate.

Division

Knowledge Management and Communication

Background

Responsibilities and task

• Provide supervision and guidance to the staff working in the Knowledge Park
  
• Provide reports related to the work of the Knowledge Park
  
• Manage the Knowledge Park and ICIMOD headquarters gardening staff with sensitivity to gender and cultural needs and aspirations while maintaining discipline and highest ethical standards
  
• Proactively maintain and update ongoing demonstrations of technologies, farming systems, biodiversity conservation, income generation, and nursery management and seedlings production
  
• Help conceptualize further development of the Knowledge Park as part of a network of skill/entrepreneurship centres within Nepal and in other HKH countries
  
• Facilitate at least 5,000 visitors each year (farmers, students, development workers, planners/managers, and policy/decision makers from the HKH region and other donor countries) and organize presentations, interactions, and guided study tours to the Knowledge Park and neighbouring villages to enable sharing of information and transfer of skills and technologies
  
• Promote the Godavari landscape journey process by collaborating closely with multiple stakeholders, including villagers and various groups such as local bodies, community forest user groups, women’s groups, schools, local NGOs, businesses, etc., to address key environmental issues of the Godavari landscape/spring shed

• Work closely with themes and initiatives and support regional programmes to replicate technologies and best practices from Godavari (pilot project sites)
  
• Work as a team player within ICIMOD to support other activities and promote institutional goals
  
• Work with colleagues from the RMCs to showcase appropriate farming techniques and technologies in the Knowledge Park
  
• Work with the Eco Club at ICIMOD to organize awareness activities for staff
  
• Work with the media unit to promote the Knowledge Park and showcase its special features

• Network through participation in national, regional, and international fairs and exhibitions to share and promote the Knowledge Park to wider audiences
  
• Network with schools, colleges, and universities to promote the Knowledge Park as an outdoor learning centre
  
• Organize customized nature tours, such as bird and butterfly walks, in collaboration with conservation organizations and wildlife enthusiasts
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• Conduct hands-on trainings for farmers, partners, development workers, and government agencies from the HKH region
  

Minimum qualifications

Competencies

• Teamwork and cooperation: Works collaboratively in a team, seeking opinions and feedback to find solutions and meet team objectives
  
• Results orientation: Takes responsibility for fulfilling challenging goals set in line with organizational processes
  
• Cross-cultural impact: Adjusts to cultural differences to ensure broad participation
  
• Analytical thinking: Seeks out information and does research to understand problems
  
• Continuous improvement and innovation: Seeks to improve work processes by implementing new practices and technologies
  
• Self-development: Positive attitude towards learning and professional development
  
• Developing others: Provides feedback on the performance or output of others to smoothen working relations and operational workflow
  

Duty station

The duty station is Kathmandu.

Duration

One year, of which the first three months are probationary, with the possibility of extension subject to ICIMOD’s future funding levels and performance.

Renumeration

Salaries and benefits of ICIMOD are competitive compared with other regional organizations; remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Gender and equity policy

Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD upholds a gender equity policy and is supportive of women professionals. It operates a day-care centre at the campus and is committed to the integration of gender equity at organizational and programmatic levels.

Method of application

Applicants are requested to apply online before 19 Aug 2020 through ICIMOD's online application system.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.