Senior Resilient Livelihoods Specialist
Job Description
Title: Senior Resilient Livelihoods Specialist
Company Name: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Vacancy: --
Location: Nepal
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
∎ 10 to 12 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Research Organization
Published: 16 May 2024
Education:
∎ Postgraduate degree, preferably PhD, in economics, business economics, agricultural economics, development economics or rural development
∎ Postgraduate degree, preferably PhD, in economics, business economics, agricultural economics, development economics or rural development
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 10 years of experience (more than 12 years without PhD) in research and implementation on enterprise development, climate change adaptation, resilient livelihoods, and policy analysis. Recent experience on green and resilient enterprises and livelihoods in the HKH countries is preferable.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Provide scientific and managerial support to ICIMOD's SG2 Lead and Action Area Coordinator to develop inclusive and green enterprises, and resilient livelihood solutions in changing climatic and non-climatic conditions
∎ Prepare the strategies to create an enabling environment to support the scaling of enterprises and resilient livelihood solutions in the HKH countries
∎ Develops thought leadership on inclusive and green enterprises, climate change adaptation and resilient livelihood solutions
∎ Work as a team member in a multidisciplinary group in the AAC to co-develop integrated implementation plans for different interventions in the multiple geographical areas
∎ Lead one of the interventions under Action Area which would mean supervising a team Of professionals and be responsible for deliverables under that intervention
∎ Prepare scientific and implementation frameworks, financial plans, detailed project activity plans (independently or as a part of team) not limited to only enterprises and livelihoods
∎ Conduct both quantitative and qualitative analyses using small- and large-scale survey data sets, and information from place-based pilots and case studies. Also prepare research design for impact assessment of interventions in the pilot sites and action research areas.
∎ Analyse national and regional policies, programmes, and strategies on green economies and climate change adaptation; draw appropriate lessons; suggest actionable recommendations; engage in policy dialogue to translate policy into actions for resilient, green and inclusive growth in the HKH region
∎ Explore feasible ways and means to take opportunities of increased market access and green economic growth and minimise the risks of climatic variability and market shocks on mountain enterprises and livelihoods
∎ Initiate research on inclusive and green enterprises and livelihood issues and ensure high-quality research and publications keeping in view sustainable development goals
∎ Organise, conduct, and contribute to internal and external trainings, workshops, and seminars on enterprises and livelihood issues to strengthen the capacity of partners
∎ Be accountable for the timely delivery of results and efficient financial management on the tasks assigned to take lead on
∎ Work closely (whenever required) with Business Development and Resource Mobilization (BDRM) Unit of ICIMOD to co-develop concept note and full-length proposals on the issues of enterprises, livelihoods, and other green economy issues
∎ Coordinate and work with multi-stakeholders and diverse partners to conceptualise and implement programmatic activities and find ways to engage in policy processes.
∎ Work as a member of the AAC and provide support to all other Action Areas of ICIMOD under the three Strategic Groups
∎ Position overview
∎ ICIMOD is looking for an experienced individual who can work with our Action Area (AAC) on 'Adapting and Transforming Livelihoods and Economies' within our Strategic Group on Resilient Mountain Economies and Landscapes (SG2), to deliver high-quality and timely results related to the development and promotion of future-fit enterprises and resilient livelihood solutions, research, and mechanism for creating an enabling environment for scaling of solutions in the HKH countries.
∎ The Senior Resilient Livelihoods Specialist should possess both quantitative and qualitative data analysis and technical writing skills. The individual should have a strong track record of implementing project activities related to mountain livelihoods, climate change adaptation and green economies, and conducting policy analysis, leading multidisciplinary teams, and preparing project reports (technical and financial). An individual with good understanding on the livelihood issues ofthe HKH and good experience in project/programme management will be preferred to take lead on both technical work and project management in one of the interventions of AAC.
∎ This is an exciting phase at ICIMOD, rich with possibilities in supporting the institute and its partners to achieve ambitious new results in the realm of the people's livelihoods and economies in the HKH.
∎ Responsibilities
∎ The Senior Resilient Livelihoods Specialist will be responsible for delivering results in line
∎ with the commitments we have made in our Strategy 2030: Moving Mountains and our
∎ Medium-Term Action Plan V (2023—2026): Embracing Change and Accelerating Impact. The specific responsibilities are as follows.
∎ Provide scientific and managerial support to ICIMOD's SG2 Lead and Action Area Coordinator to develop inclusive and green enterprises, and resilient livelihood solutions in changing climatic and non-climatic conditions
∎ Prepare the strategies to create an enabling environment to support the scaling of enterprises and resilient livelihood solutions in the HKH countries
∎ Develops thought leadership on inclusive and green enterprises, climate change adaptation and resilient livelihood solutions
∎ Work as a team member in a multidisciplinary group in the AAC to co-develop integrated implementation plans for different interventions in the multiple geographical areas
∎ Lead one of the interventions under Action Area which would mean supervising a team Of professionals and be responsible for deliverables under that intervention
∎ Prepare scientific and implementation frameworks, financial plans, detailed project activity plans (independently or as a part of team) not limited to only enterprises and livelihoods
∎ Conduct both quantitative and qualitative analyses using small- and large-scale survey data sets, and information from place-based pilots and case studies. Also prepare research design for impact assessment of interventions in the pilot sites and action research areas.
∎ Analyse national and regional policies, programmes, and strategies on green economies and climate change adaptation; draw appropriate lessons; suggest actionable recommendations; engage in policy dialogue to translate policy into actions for resilient, green and inclusive growth in the HKH region
∎ Explore feasible ways and means to take opportunities of increased market access and green economic growth and minimise the risks of climatic variability and market shocks on mountain enterprises and livelihoods
∎ Initiate research on inclusive and green enterprises and livelihood issues and ensure high-quality research and publications keeping in view sustainable development goals
∎ Organise, conduct, and contribute to internal and external trainings, workshops, and seminars on enterprises and livelihood issues to strengthen the capacity of partners
∎ Be accountable for the timely delivery of results and efficient financial management on the tasks assigned to take lead on
∎ Work closely (whenever required) with Business Development and Resource Mobilization (BDRM) Unit of ICIMOD to co-develop concept note and full-length proposals on the issues of enterprises, livelihoods, and other green economy issues
∎ Coordinate and work with multi-stakeholders and diverse partners to conceptualise and implement programmatic activities and find ways to engage in policy processes.
∎ Work as a member of the AAC and provide support to all other Action Areas of ICIMOD under the three Strategic Groups
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Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Nepal
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∎ International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
∎ GPO Box 3226, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Application Deadline: 4 Jun 2024
Category: NGO/Development
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Deadline Expired on 4th Jun 2024
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