Position Overview:

The Energy Specialist will be responsible for supporting the delivery of results in line with the commitments ICIMOD has made in the HI-CAS Project Performance Measurement Framework, which is nested within our Strategy 2030: Moving Mountains and our Medium-Term Action Plan V (2023–2026): Embracing Change and Accelerating Impact and related Results Framework 2023-2026.

The Energy Specialist will serve as the primary point of contact for all renewable energy-related activities under the project, ensuring effective implementation, coordination, and project-wide support. The ideal candidate should have experience in gender equality and social inclusion (GESI)-responsive renewable energy (RE) solutions, knowledge of feminist methodologies, strategic engagement with government agencies, designing and implementing on-ground interventions, monitoring field activities, coordinating with partners and IPLCs, and producing high-quality progress reports and knowledge products. A key responsibility will be supporting the HI-CAS project’s integrated adaptation solutions, which include GESI responsive springshed management and agrobiodiversity practices, but with a specific focus on the renewable energy technology solutions. This will entail providing technical and analytical inputs for renewable energy-powered water pumping (irrigation/drinking/domestic use) and will involve policy engagement with government and stakeholders, developing evidence-based scalability roadmaps to identify adoption barriers, and implementing on-the-ground solutions to address challenges. All efforts will be guided by a strong GESI commitment, rooted in a feminist approach that challenges power imbalances, promotes women’s leadership, and centres the rights, voices, and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs). It will require very close teamwork and strong collaboration skills.

Background

The Energy Specialist is being hired under the Integrated Climate Adaptation Solutions for the Hindu Kush Himalaya Region (HI-CAS) project at ICIMOD, funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) – Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD). The project aims to improve climate-resilient, nature-positive livelihoods while strengthening the leadership and agency of rural women and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal.

Method of application

Applicants are requested to apply online before 31 August 2025 (11:59 pm Nepal Standard Time UTC+05:45) through the ICIMOD Vacancy Application Portal.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

(Project Position) - Project: Integrated Climate Adaptation Solutions for the Hindu Kush Himalaya Region – HICAS

Details:

ToR _Energy Specialist_HICAS.pdf