Title: Site Management & Innovation Specialist
Company Name: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
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Age: Na
Job Location: Nepal
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Experience:
Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Agricultural Science, Forestry Management, Horticultural Sciences, Conservation Biology, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in operational management, sustainable agriculture, training, project monitoring, and stakeholder engagement, particularly in mountain ecosystems like the HKH region.
Proven ability to manage daily operations, including staff supervision, resource coordination, and sustainable agricultural practices (e.g., crop rotation, soil health management, and agroforestry).
Demonstrated experience providing hands-on training to diverse groups (farmers, government agencies, and development professionals), translating complex information into practical, actionable steps.
Experience in tracking project milestones, ensuring timely delivery, and engaging with local, regional, and international stakeholders to foster collaboration on sustainable practices, particularly in mountain ecosystems.
Skilled in teamwork, managing diverse operational activities, and fostering a collaborative work environment with internal and external partners.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate and implement innovative technologies and scalable solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for engaging stakeholders and documenting progress. Experienced in working within cross-cultural settings, particularly in the HKH region, with the adaptability to navigate diverse environments.
Deep commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation, actively contributing to LML`s growth as a center of excellence.
Commitment to promoting and supporting gender equity and social inclusion.
Position overview
The Living Mountain Lab (LML) was established in 1993 and is currently undergoing a relaunching effort, with the overall goal to demonstrate, test, and scale mountain solutions while serving as a catalyst for knowledge exchange and capacity building across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region.
As LML continues to expand in scale and complexity, having a dedicated on-site manager is essential for overseeing daily operations and ensuring the seamless execution of projects and activities. This role will act as a bridge between leadership and the operational team, ensuring that all activities are carried out efficiently and with the highest standards of quality. The position requires passion for biodiversity conservation and good ability to work with a wide range of people within LML, ICIMOD, partners and where relevant, nationally, regionally and internationally.
The LML Site Management & Innovation Specialist will deliver 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.
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