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Vacancies
ICIMOD is seeking dedicated team members at every level to share in our global mission. Both internally and externally, our multicultural staff and partners are our greatest asset. They provide us with a broad perspective across disciplines, and offer us localized knowledge like no other.
Current Vacancies
Application deadline: 2024-08-04
This is a unique opportunity to lead our Strategic Group on Reducing Climate and Environment Risks – in the vibrant working culture and environment that is ICIMOD. This senior position holds responsibility for the delivery of the entire portfolio of the Strategic Group, ensuring that we collectively meet the commitments enshrined in our Strategy 2030: Moving Mountains and Medium-Term Action Plan V (MTAP V): Embracing Change and Accelerating Impact (2023–2026). The position will work closely with the two other Strategic Group Leads and report to the Deputy Director General.
The Strategic Group Lead is a senior professional with excellent strategic leadership and management skills and strong technical experience on issues pertaining to the management of climate and environment issues, particularly in mountain regions, and with knowledge of risks related to water, cryosphere and air. This position will suit someone who can build vision, develop, and nurture collective thinking, and is focused on delivering measurable impact. The Strategic Group Lead must be comfortable leading and inspiring multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams, be open and flexible to innovation and change, and uphold the highest levels of ethics, quality, and teamwork standards. The position has a strong representational role, so excellent communication, outreach, and networking skills are essential.
Our work leverages knowledge for impact through four key pathways: policy, innovation and scaling, regional collaboration, and capability building. As Strategic Group Lead (SGL), you will lead work along all our four impact pathways and play a key leadership role to ensure that our work delivers the highest-level results.
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 40th 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.
Apply through ICIMOD Vacancy Application Portal. https://apply.icimod.org/Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.To access the Terms of Reference click here: https://www.icimod.org/wp-content/uploads/ICIMOD_Strategic-Group-Lead_2024.pdf
Application deadline: 2024-08-11
ICIMOD is seeking dynamic and creative Senior Communications Officers to lead communications, outreach, and engagement for our Strategic Group. Ideal candidates will have backgrounds in communications, press, public affairs, and policy engagement, with a strong drive to impact climate and environmental action. Responsibilities include managing digital communications, stakeholder engagement, and international policy agendas like UNFCCC and UNCBD. We seek proactive and collaborative communicators passionate about mountain issues and oriented towards international policy to strengthen ICIMOD’s advocacy. This position supports the Regional Action and Global Advocacy Strategic Group, overseeing targeted interventions, supervising Communications Officers, and working closely with the Head of the Communications Unit.
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region stretches 3,500km across Asia, spanning eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Encompassing high-altitude mountain ranges, mid-hills, and plains, the zone is vital for the food, water, and energy security of up to two billion people and is a habitat for countless irreplaceable species. It is also acutely fragile – and frontline to the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an international organisation established in 1983, that is working to make this critical region greener, more inclusive and climate resilient. For more information, read our Strategy 2030: Moving Mountains and explore our website.
Applicants are requested to apply online before August 11, 2024 (11:59 PM Nepal Standard Time) through ICIMOD Vacancy Application Portal.
We are seeking an experienced and accomplished scientist for the role of Glacio-Hydrology Specialist. This role will be under our Action Area on Managing Cryosphere and Water Risks in Strategic Group 1 – Reducing climate and environmental risks. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact in addressing the risks associated with cryosphere change across the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region.
The ideal candidate should be motivated and able to lead and coordinate ICIMOD’s work on the cryosphere–hydrology interface and build wider understanding of responses to the implications of cryosphere change for water and energy resources, infrastructure, ecosystems, and livelihoods across the HKH. This role requires a strong track record in carrying out scientific research, building analytical and risk assessment tools and techniques in this area, and building the capacity of our partners in these skills.
The successful candidate will have good representational and networking skills, and a strong track record in managing research, and leading complex projects. The incumbent will be a skilled leader with good communication skills, managing in-house teams and coordinating partners from within the HKH and international institutions. The post will also play a pivotal role in the capacity development of both ICIMOD staff and key partners in relevant aspects of the cryosphere. Additionally, the role will contribute to science communication, collaborating with our in-house communications professionals to effectively communicate the implications of risks associated with cryosphere change and water resources to a range of audiences, including regional and international policy and decision-makers.
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region stretches 3,500km across Asia, spanning eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Encompassing high-altitude mountain ranges, mid-hills, and plains, the zone is vital for the food, water, and energy security of up to two billion people and is a habitat for countless irreplaceable species. It is also acutely fragile, and vulnerable to the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an international organisation established in 1983, that is working to make this critical region greener, more inclusive and climate resilient. For more information, read our Strategy 2030 and explore our website.
Applicants are requested to apply online before August 04, 2024 (11:59 PM Nepal Standard Time) through ICIMOD Vacancy Application Portal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Application deadline: 2024-08-18
ICIMODs Communications Officers are creative, result driven and motivated professionals who are passionate about the power of science communications. Working under the direct supervision of Senior Communications Officer, co-supervision of Head of Communications as well as working closely with the Strategic Group (and its respective Action Areas and Interventions) teams, and with the central Communications Unit, the position will conceptualise and help team members to deliver communication and knowledge products for their Strategic Group. You will be primarily focusing on conceptualising and producing a variety of communication materials. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who values delivering impact through written, oral, and visual communication, is passionate about mountains and people, and is committed to helping build a greener, more inclusive, climate-resilient Hindu Kush Himalaya as ICIMOD moves into its new Strategy 2030 period from 2023.The Officer will be a key player in supporting the Strategic Group which focuses on two primary Action Areas: Each of these Action Areas features 3-4 targeted interventions.
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region stretches 3,500km across Asia, spanning eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Encompassing high-altitude mountain ranges, mid-hills, and plains, the zone is vital for the food, water, and energy security of up to two billion people and is a habitat for countless irreplaceable species. It is also acutely fragile – and frontline to the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an international organisation established in 1983, that is working to make this critical region greener, more inclusive and climate resilient. For more information, read our Strategy 2030 and explore our website.
Applicants are requested to apply online before Aug 18, 2024 (11:59 PM Nepal Standard Time) through ICIMOD Vacancy Application Portal.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
We are looking for a forward-thinking professional with a passion for shaping sustainable futures. The applicant will be working with our dynamic team as a ‘Water Resources Management Specialist’ (Specialist hereafter) and will play a pivotal role in supporting river basin management work in the HKH, especially in the Upper Indus Basin, the Koshi/Ganga Basin, and the Yarlung-Zangbo-Brahmaputra Basin. As a creative visionary, the Specialist will work at the intersection of water resources management, disaster risk reduction (DRR), basin management, and policy innovation. If you’re driven by a commitment to building resilient societies and are ready to lead transformative change, we invite you to be an integral part of our impactful journey.
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region stretches 3,500 km across Asia, spanning eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Encompassing high-altitude mountain ranges, mid-hills, and plains, the zone is vital for the food, water, and energy security of around two billion people and is a habitat for countless irreplaceable species. It is also acutely fragile and at the frontline of the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an international organisation established in 1983, that is working to make this critical region greener, more inclusive, and climate resilient. For more information, read our Strategy 2030 and explore our website.
Applicants are requested to apply online before Aug 18, 2024 (11:59 PM Nepal Standard Time) through ICIMOD Vacancy Application Portal.
The Air Pollution Mitigation Specialist position within ICIMOD's Action Area B focuses on addressing the pervasive impacts of air pollution in the HKH region. This role entails identifying priority sectors for developing effective solutions through collaborative design and rigorous testing, in partnership with relevant stakeholders. The specialist will work to scale up proven air quality solutions and create an enabling policy environment. Key responsibilities include advancing evidence-based changes in policy and practices, strengthening institutional capabilities for air pollution monitoring and policymaking, and promoting the adoption of cleaner technologies to reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gases. These efforts aim to bridge the gap between current outcomes and regional/international air quality targets, supported by ongoing partnerships and regional frameworks.
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region stretches 3,500 km across Asia, spanning eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Encompassing high-altitude mountain ranges, mid-hills, and plains, the zone is vital for the food, water, and energy security of around two billion people and is a habitat for countless irreplaceable species. It is also acutely fragile and at the frontline of the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an international organisation established in 1983, that is working to make this critical region greener, more inclusive and climate resilient. For more information, read our Strategy 2030 and explore our website. About SG 1: Reducing climate and environmental risksThis SG focuses on managing the risks, including those that are transboundary, relating to water, cryosphere, land, and air. It works on improving the understanding and communication of risks and their implications for the mountain peoples’ health, livelihoods, and safety, as well as on what they mean for policy responses and for future-proofing development investment. In addition to the testing and piloting of solutions to reduce these risks, in close collaboration with our RMCs (Regional Member Countries) and partners, a key feature of this SG is to build more regionally consistent and coherent enabling environments for risk management, whether through dialogues or networking, or through national and regional policy solutions. The transboundary elements of this SG are especially important but also challenging to manage. The work of this SG has also links with relevant areas of SG2 and SG3.
Applicants are requested to apply online before August 18, 2024 (11:59 PM Nepal Standard Time) through ICIMOD Vacancy Application Portal.Only the shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The Energy and Emission Specialist position within ICIMOD's Action Area B focuses on addressing the complex challenges of air pollution in the HKH region. Collaborating with the World Bank and government representatives from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan, the specialist contributes to developing a roadmap for collective action on air pollution mitigation. This includes establishing localized air quality monitoring mechanisms and policy tools, as discussed in science-policy dialogues held in Kathmandu and Thimphu. The specialist's role is pivotal in addressing knowledge gaps on air pollutant emissions in the HKH by developing emission inventories based on energy data. These inventories serve as critical benchmarks for assessing mitigation strategies and informing evidence-based policy changes. Working closely with the Air Pollution Mitigation Specialist, the Energy and Emission Specialist supports the identification of priority sectors for action, strengthens institutional capabilities in air pollution monitoring, and promotes cleaner technologies to reduce pollutants and greenhouse gases, aligning with ICIMOD's strategic interventions.
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region stretches 3,500 km across Asia, spanning eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Encompassing high-altitude mountain ranges, mid-hills, and plains, the zone is vital for the food, water, and energy security of around two billion people and is a habitat for countless irreplaceable species. It is also acutely fragile and at the frontline of the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an international organisation established in 1983, that is working to make this critical region greener, more inclusive and climate resilient. For more information, read our Strategy 2030 and explore our website.About SG 1: Reducing climate and environmental risksThis SG focuses on managing the risks, including those that are transboundary, relating to water, cryosphere, land, and air. It works on improving the understanding and communication of risks and their implications for the mountain peoples’ health, livelihoods, and safety, as well as on what they mean for policy responses and for future-proofing development investment. In addition to the testing and piloting of solutions to reduce these risks, in close collaboration with our RMCs (Regional Member Countries) and partners, a key feature of this SG is to build more regionally consistent and coherent enabling environments for risk management, whether through dialogues or networking, or through national and regional policy solutions. The transboundary elements of this SG are especially important but also challenging to manage. The work of this SG has also links with relevant areas of SG2 and SG3.
The TechPubs Editor/Coordinator is responsible for editorial and managerial tasks under the direct supervision of the Senior Editor and in collaboration with the Editorial team. S/he should have excellent writing and communications skills in English, an instinct for organising ideas, and be able to package them in audience-appropriate ways. S/he would have a passion for research and science communications, and experience and skill in communicating complex ideas clearly and concisely. The role holder should have strong organisational skills and be familiar with publishing and editing practices. The position has two components. The TechPubs Editor/Coordinator will edit and revise ICIMOD knowledge products with a particular focus on technical and scientific publications coming through the ‘TechPubs’ workflow. The TechPubs Editor/Coordinator will liaise with the Information and Library Manager to ensure the effective running of the TechPubs pipeline to shepherd ICIMOD manuscripts through the publication and layout processes, while ensuring they adhere to ICIMOD’s publication or journal standards.
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region stretches 3,500km across Asia, spanning eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Encompassing high-altitude mountain ranges, mid-hills, and plains, the zone is vital for the food, water, and energy security of up to two billion people and is a habitat for countless irreplaceable species. It is also acutely fragile – and frontline to the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an international organisation established in 1983, that is working to make this critical region greener, more inclusive and climate resilient. For more information, read our Strategy 2030 and explore our website.
Applicants are requested to apply online before August 18, 2024 (11:59 PM Nepal Standard Time) through ICIMOD Vacancy Application Portal.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Application deadline: 2024-08-10
The position of Research Associate (Global Policy, Outreach, and Engagement) will suit applicants with analytical skills who are interested in examining global policies and how they relate to regional and national policies, with a particular focus on the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD). The candidate will conduct research, analyse data, and develop recommendations on how to enhance the profile of mountains, particularly the Hindu Kush Himalaya, under these Conventions. This is a great opportunity for a passionate researcher to work on a critical issue and contribute to a collaborative team to make a positive impact on the HKH region.Action Area: Strengthening Global Leadership in Sustainable Mountain Development.Through this Action Area, we aim to become a global knowledge lead on sustainable mountain development and amplify the voices of the mountain communities – including youth, women, and the marginalised communities such as the indigenous people – to secure recognition for the HKH as a critical global asset. Through this work, we seek to shift the understanding of mountain realities from the periphery towards the centre of the global climate and environment discourse. This would allow for the HKH, the pulse of the planet, to be universally recognised for its importance as one of the main barometers of our planet’s health – with changes happening here before they do anywhere else, it affects millions. The HKH has not yet achieved the kind of global profile that attracts the scale of investment required to meet its complex challenges. Thus, there are opportunities for deeper and broader global engagement and for building new alliances and collective leadership in global processes.
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is the leading institution for the study of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH). An intergovernmental knowledge and development organisation with a focus on climate and environmental risks, green economies, and sustainable collective action, we have been working in our eight Regional Member Countries (RMCs) – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan – since our foundation.After 40 years of operation, ICIMOD is perfectly positioned to support the transformative action required for the HKH to face the challenges of climate change, pollution, water insecurity, increased disaster risk, biodiversity loss, and widespread socio-economic changes. We seek to raise our ambition to support the required transformative action to step up our engagement through to the year 2030.
https://merojob.com/research-associate-global-policy-outreach-and-engagement/
For the position of Research Associate (Leveraging Investment Flows for Scaling Solutions), we are looking for someone passionate about tackling the climate and environment crisis, and exploring solutions located in the finance and investment framework. Under ICIMOD’s focus area on leveraging investment flows to address the environmental and developmental challenges in the HKH region, the Research Associate will conduct reviews, investigations, research, and data analysis, as well as develop recommendations to attract and channel investments towards effective solutions in the HKH.This position will suit applicants with analytical skills who are interested in examining ways to enhance actions focused on leveraging investments flows. This is a great opportunity for a passionate individual who is driven by results, enjoys working at pace, and who is motivated to make a positive impact on the HKH region, whilst working in a collaborative team environment.Action Area F (AAF): Strengthening global leadership in sustainable mountain development This position is located within the Strategic Group 3 and Action Area on Leveraging Investment Flows for Scaling Solutions. Through our work in this Action Area, we aim to become a global knowledge lead on sustainable mountain development and amplify the voices of the mountain communities – including youth, women, and the marginalised communities such as the indigenous people – to secure recognition for the HKH as a critical global asset whilst also advocating for the importance of new and additional investment flows into the region. The HKH has not yet achieved the kind of global profile that attracts the scale of investment required to meet its complex challenges. Thus, there are opportunities for deeper and broader global engagement and for building new alliances and collective leadership in global processes.
https://merojob.com/research-associate-leveraging-investment-flows-for-scaling-solutions/
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