Minimum qualifications and experience:
 

ESSENTIAL 

• Phd in a relevant field, with more than 10 years of relevant experience, or Master’s, in a relevant field, with more than 13 years of relevant experience in climate risk management, disaster risk reduction, water, cryosphere, air, social development, development studies, economics, sustainable livelihoods, and/or sustainable development
• At least 10 years experience in a leadership or management position, preferably in an international setting
• Recognition as a thought leader in a relevant field and a track record of delivering significant outcomes
• Excellent management skills, gained by managing large-scale policy, research, or development programmes
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills with experience working in multicultural environments
• Proven communication and outreach skills, including public speaking, presentation, and writing skills in English
• Commitment to promoting and supporting gender equality and social inclusion
• Good networking, problem-solving and solution-seeking skills.

PREFERRED 

• A good understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the HKH and other mountainous regions. 
• Experience in science to policy and/or practice approaches. 
• Experience in integrating gender equality and social inclusion into programming, applying inter-, multi-, and transdisciplinary approaches. 
• Experience in fundraising, winning research grants, etc. 
• An extensive network of contacts in government organisations, businesses, research institutions, INGOs, NGOs, and media.

REPORTING AND SUPERVISING: The Strategic Group Lead will report to the Deputy Director General on all aspects of Strategic Group 1. The Lead is responsible for supervising respective Action Area Coordinators and reporting staff. 

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. 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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