Position Overview:

ICIMOD is looking for a Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist who is resourceful, results-driven, and motivated to make a difference. This senior-level position presents a compelling opportunity for those who aspire to contribute to transformative changes in the lives of individuals, particularly marginalised groups. As ICIMOD embarks on the implementation phase of its Strategy 2030, you will play a pivotal role in advising and ensuring that gender equality and social inclusion are fully integrated across the portfolio of Strategic Group 1: Reducing Climate and Environment Risks

The GESI Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting the efforts of Strategic Group 1, and its focused on Reducing Climate and Environmental Risks. SG1 includes two Action Areas: A- Managing Cryosphere and Water Risks and B- Stimulating Actions for Clear Air. The GESI specialist will work closely with the Strategic Group Lead, Action Area Coordinators, Intervention Managers and the GESI Lead at ICIMOD.  The specialist will also collaborate and engage with other relevant ICIMOD Strategic Groups and Action Areas to ensure effective integration of gender and social inclusion considerations across different activities and initiatives.

Background

About ICIMOD

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is the leading institute for the study of the HKH. An intergovernmental knowledge and development organisation with a focus on climate and environmental risks, green economies, and sustainable collective action, we have worked in our eight regional member countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan – since our foundation.

Entering our 40^th year, ICIMOD is perfectly positioned to support the transformative action required for the HKH to face the challenges of the escalating effects of climate change, pollution, water insecurity, increased disaster risk, biodiversity loss, and widespread socioeconomic changes. We seek to raise our ambition to support the required transformative action to step up our engagement through to 2030.

Method of application

Applicants are requested to apply online before April 30,2024 (11:59 PM Nepal Standard Time) through ICIMOD Vacancy Application Portal.                

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Details:

GESI Specialist Final.pdf