Education And Experience:

• MSc in Geoinformatics or related subjects with four to five years of relevant work experience.
• Proven experience in remote sensing and spatial analysis related to urbanisation, population dynamics, migration, and other socio-economic aspects relevant for adapting and transforming mountain livelihoods.
• Experienced in developing scripts for automatic processing of remote sensing and geospatial data using Python, Java, or other relevant tools.
• A good track record of authoring technical reports and publishing datasets and peer-reviewed articles.

Skills and competencies:

• Content knowledge: Knowledge on EO and geospatial information applications in the context of urbanisation, population dynamics, migration, and other socio-economic aspects.
• Report writing: Ability to contribute to the preparation and consolidation of reports and publications.
• Management and coordination: Ability to work independently on analysing and processing geospatial data.
• Networking and stakeholder management: Capable of maintaining existing networks with strategic institutions and effectively communicating with the stakeholders.
• Result and impact orientation: Capable of proactively generating concrete results.
• Teamwork and cooperation: Ability to work smoothly and effectively with intercultural teams to produce constructive ideas or solutions that meet the team objective.
• Continuous improvement and innovation: Ability to easily adapt to changing contexts, technologies, and approaches.
• Impactful communication: Excellent listening as well as written and verbal communication skills, and with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

Reporting and supervising: The GIS Analyst will report to the AAC Coordinator and will be closely supervised by the Intervention Managers.

Location: You will be working in a cross-cultural, impact-oriented environment at ICIMOD’s head office in Kathmandu, Nepal. Travel for capacity-building trainings 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: Until September 30, 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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