Strategic Group Lead (Reducing Climate and Environmental Risks)

Job Description

Title: Strategic Group Lead (Reducing Climate and Environmental Risks)

Company Name: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Nepal

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 10 years

• 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

• LOCATION: Kathmandu, Nepal (Frequent travel in the HKH region will be required)

Position Overview

• This is a unique opportunity to lead our Strategic Group on Reducing Climate and Environment Risks – in the vibrant working culture and environment that is ICIMOD. This senior position holds responsibility for the delivery of the entire portfolio of the Strategic Group, ensuring that we collectively meet the commitments enshrined in our Strategy 2030: Moving Mountains and Medium-Term Action Plan V (MTAP V): Embracing Change and Accelerating Impact (2023–2026). The position will work closely with the two other Strategic Group Leads and report to the Deputy Director General.

• The Strategic Group Lead is a senior professional with excellent strategic leadership and management skills and strong technical experience on issues pertaining to the management of climate and environment issues, particularly in mountain regions, and with knowledge of risks related to water, cryosphere and air. This position will suit someone who can build vision, develop, and nurture collective thinking, and is focused on delivering measurable impact. The Strategic Group Lead must be comfortable leading and inspiring multidisciplinary and crosscultural teams, be open and flexible to innovation and change, and uphold the highest levels of ethics, quality, and teamwork standards. The position has a strong representational role, so excellent communication, outreach, and networking skills are essential.

• Our work leverages knowledge for impact through four key pathways: policy, innovation and scaling, regional collaboration, and capability building. As Strategic Group Lead (SGL), you will lead work along all our four impact pathways and play a key leadership role to ensure that our work delivers the highest-level results.

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• The starting annual gross salary for this position is USD 130,392 (negotiable based on experience and qualifications). Gross salary comprises of basic salary, provident fund, family/post adjustment allowance, and child/dependency allowances; plus competitive benefits