Minimum qualifications and experience:

ESSENTIAL

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in environmental science, geography, management, communication, or a relevant discipline with 2 years of experience. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject in combination with 4 years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree. 
• Demonstrated experience or interest in geospatial information systems, Earth observation, digital cartography, and data visualisation.
• Knowledge of web content and web development (UI/UX) and social media outreach.
• Knowledge of digital photography, print, and video production.
• Ability to grasp new, complex information quickly and distil it into communications content.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.

PREFERRED

• Experience working in an international organisation with people from a wide range of cultures and nationalities.
• Working knowledge of, or interest in learning, languages of the HKH region.

Reporting and supervision:

The Digital Communications and Outreach Officer will directly report to the Chief of Party – SERVIR-HKH in coordination with Strategic Group 3 Lead and Head of Communications. This position will work under the technical guidance of the Head of Communications and is expected to support institutional communications as well as work as a member of the wider communications community within ICIMOD. 

Location:

You will be working in a cross-cultural, impact-oriented environment at ICIMOD’s head office in Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Occasional travel will be required to countries in the HKH region. Kathmandu is a lively and exciting place to live. People are friendly, living costs are comparatively inexpensive, and food is delicious (with a range of local and international cuisines), with good local and international schools and a low crime rate. Nepal offers amazing trekking, white water rafting, and safaris, combined with a rich culture and charming yet lively nightlife. 

Duration:

Two years, with a probation period of six months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and ICIMOD’s future funding levels.

Remuneration and benefits:

This is an international position at ICIMOD. Remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salaries and benefits at ICIMOD are competitive compared with other international organisations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a provident fund, health insurance, severance pay, children’s education grant, and paid leave (30 holidays and 10 public holidays per year). For expatriates, there is a tax exemption in Nepal; they are responsible for their home country’s tax payments. Expatriate staff are entitled to housing allowance, annual home leave ticket, shipment of personal effects, and an installation and removal allowance. 

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