Minimum qualifications and experience:

ESSENTIAL

• A PhD in a related field such as Water Resources Management, Environmental Management, Geography, or similar subjects, with at least three years of relevant work experience. Alternatively, a master’s degree in the mentioned subjects with five years of relevant experience.
• Excellent understanding of river basin governance and institutional issues in the HKH. 
• Strong project design and management experience within the fields of IRBM, water risks, resilience, and policy.
• A proven track record of effective management of people and budgets to deliver impactful results. 
• Experience in policy, policy advocacy, and/or supporting decision-making processes related to DRR.  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to a range of stakeholders and engaging with policy and decision-makers at all levels. 
• A proven track record of working in an international and multicultural environment and collaborating with international organisations, government agencies, research organisations, and communities. 
• Well versed in GESI (gender equality and social inclusion), climate change, and biodiversity issues as related to water and DRR.

PREFERRED 

• Strong orientation towards interdisciplinary approaches. 
• Experience in the HKH region.

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 comparatively 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: Two 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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