Minimum qualifications and experience:

ESSENTIAL

• A postgraduate academic degree (MSc or PhD) in a relevant field, such as Environmental Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Energy and other relevant subjects with at least 10 years of experience or PhD in those subjects with 5 years of experience in the HKH region.
• Excellent knowledge about the best available technologies to reduce air pollutant emissions.
• Knowledge of integrated models like GAINS to develop strategies to mitigate air pollution.
• Excellent understanding of cost/benefit concepts as applied to air pollution.
• Excellent project management and coordination skills with a proven track record of managing large-scale and complex cross-regional programmes, including budgets.
• Experience working in multicultural environments.
• Access to sound professional networks in the HKH and at the international level.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and an avid solution seeker.
• Committed to advancing GESI (gender equality and social inclusion) aspects in all initiatives.

PREFERRED 

• Strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the HKH and other mountainous regions.
• Experience in integrating GESI into programming and/or applying interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches.
• Knowledge of economics and the cost of measures involved in reducing air pollution, as well as of the benefits associated with air quality improvement.
• Experience in communicating to a diverse set of audience (e.g. media, conferences, funders).

COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork and cooperation: The Specialist has to provide information to and share resources with other team members, and lead the junior staff with different skill sets at various institutional levels through collaborative decision-making processes.
• Result orientation: The Specialist has to contribute to help the organisation achieve its short- and long-term goals, leading to increased outcome and impact. 
• Leadership: The Specialist has to optimise resources around long-term plans and programmes while setting high standards.
• Networking and stakeholder management: In agreement with the Action Area Coordinator, the Specialist has to identify the relevant stakeholders and partners, and engage with them at the strategic level.

Location: You will be working in a cross-cultural, impact-oriented environment at ICIMOD’s head office in Kathmandu, Nepal. Frequent travel in the HKH region will be required. Kathmandu is a lively and exciting place to live. Its crime rate is low; the people are friendly; the living costs are reasonable; the food is delicious (with a range of local and international cuisines); and there are a good number of local and international schools. Then there are amazing trekking trails to explore; the excitement of safaris and whitewater rafting; a charming nightlife; and a vibrant culture. 

Duration: Three years, with a probation period of six months. There is a possibility of extension subject to performance and ICIMOD’s future funding levels.

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