Responsibilities and task:

The Research Associate will be expected to support relevant workstreams within AA A: Managing Cryosphere and Water Risks to support delivery of ICIMOD’s objectives as expressed in its MTAP V. This may include contributing to the following:

• Building capabilities of our HKH institutions to monitor the cryosphere and analyse data in systematic and effective ways for better risk management
• Effective sharing of cryosphere data and knowledge across the HKH by supporting and promoting the use of common databases and ICIMOD’s CryoHub with regional partners and other users
•  Strengthening regional capacity and understanding of appropriate responses to cryospheric change impacts on society and development
• Developing strong coordination and communication mechanisms for sharing of research insights across the HKH and beyond.

Minimum qualifications:

•  A master’s degree in glaciology, earth science, geoscience, cryosphere, environmental sciences, or related subjects with two years of relevant work experience is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Knowledge of cryosphere concepts, data monitoring, and/or analytical techniques
• Be willing to undertake field missions with other team members
• Physical fitness to work in demanding conditions at high altitudes; mountaineering experience desirable
• Excellent English communication and report writing skills (in English and Nepali) and analytical skills with an ability to understand and contextualise research
• Knowledge on using standard software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as good working understanding of statistical and programming software such as R and MATLAB.

Competencies:

• Teamwork and cooperation: Works collaboratively in a team, seeking opinions and feedback to find solutions and meet team objectives
• Result orientation: Takes responsibility for fulfilling challenging goals set in line with organisational processes
• Cross-cultural impact: Adjusts to cultural differences to ensure broad participation
• Continuous improvement and innovation: Seeks to improve work processes by implementing new practices and technologies
• Analytical thinking: Seeks out information and does research to understand problems
• Self-development: Positive attitude towards learning and professional development
• Developing others: Provides feedback on the performance or output of others to smoothen working relations and operational workflow.

Duty station:

The duty station is Kathmandu. Frequent travel and fieldwork (including visits to sites above 3,500 masl) will be required.

Duration:

One year, with a probation period of three months, starting as early as possible. Possibility of extension subject to performance and ICIMOD’s future funding levels.

Renumeration:

Salaries and benefits of ICIMOD are competitive compared with other regional organisations; remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Gender and equity policy:

Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD upholds a gender equity policy and is supportive of women professionals. It operates a day-care centre at the campus and is committed to the integration of gender equity at organisational and programmatic levels.

Method of application:

Applicants are requested to apply online through ICIMOD’s online application system.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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