Person specification/competencies:

ESSENTIAL

• A postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD) in a relevant field, such as Environmental Economics, Energy Economics, and other relevant subjects with at least 10 years of experience or a PhD in those subjects, with at least five years' experience in the South Asian region.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and implementing effective air quality improvement solutions, integrating economic analysis to ensure sustainable and impactful outcomes.
• At least five years of relevant work experience, preferably in the HKH region.
• Proven experience (at least two years) in the assessment and development of Air Quality Plans.
• Excellent project management and coordination skills, with a proven track record of managing large-scale programmes, including budgeting and financial management.
• Experience working in multicultural environments, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• A well-established professional network regionally and internationally.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to seeking solutions.
• A strong commitment to integrating and advancing Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) aspects in and across all workstreams.
• Strong research and analytical skills, particularly in the context of environmental economics, energy economics, and air quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in using relevant tools for data analysis, project management, and reporting.

COMPETENCIES:

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

Reporting and supervising: The Economist will report to the Intervention Manager. The Economist will also work in close collaboration with other Action Areas, where relevant.

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 and occasional travels outside the HKH region will be required. Kathmandu is a lively and exciting place to live. People are friendly, living costs are comparatively inexpensive, food is delicious (with a range of local and international cuisines), and there are good local and international schools and a low crime rate. Nepal offers amazing trekking trails, white water rafting, and safaris, combined with a rich culture and charming yet lively nightlife.

Duration: Until December 2026, 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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