ESSENTIAL

• A master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, economics, or natural, agricultural, or environmental science
• Five to eight years of relevant experience in planning, monitoring, and learning in international and multicultural settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and highly developed cultural sensitivity in communicating with all levels of staff and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor staff in planning, monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Mature judgement and absolute commitment to confidentiality
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English.

PREFERRED

• Regional experience in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region or broader South Asian region
• Background or experience in rural areas
• Experience of sectors in which ICIMOD works, and/or in cross-cutting issues such as climate change.
• Demonstrated experience of integration of cross-cutting issues (GESI, but also climate and biodiversity) into monitoring and reporting.

Reporting and supervising
The Planning, Monitoring, and Learning Specialist will report to the Head of SPMEL. The specialist will also work in close collaboration with other staff in Strategic Groups.

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

Duration
Three years, with a probation period of six months. There is a possibility of extension subject to performance and ICIMOD’s future funding levels.

Remuneration
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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