Provide guidance and facilitate the delivery and attainment of ICIMOD’s targets on cryosphere and related risks in the HKH. This will include the following activities:

• Through best-practice methods and techniques in cryospheric science, make significant contributions to the regional and global dialogue on issues facing the cryosphere. In line with ICIMOD’s MTAP V results targets, formulate a strategy for how ICIMOD can improve understanding of cryosphere risks in the HKH region and globally, and how to mobilise effective action.
•  Investigate the role of the changing cryosphere in water resources, ecosystems, and society, as well as the implications of cryosphere change on mountain livelihoods and economies. This will include bringing together and synthesising new and existing evidence from the HKH and conducing comprehensive gap and needs assessments in
  conjunction with other stakeholders to determine where investigative efforts should lie.
• Spearhead the development and enhancement of skills and capacities in cryosphere monitoring, analysis, and risk communication within HKH institutions. This could include enhancing monitoring capacities in a wide range of techniques including remote sensing, in-situ monitoring, and modelling.
• Develop analytical techniques and effective risk communication methods, tools, and approaches that will enable decision-makers to gain a better understanding of the risks of cryosphere change to people living in and downstream of the HKH, to ecosystems, development and investment.
• Building on recently convened Science Policy Dialogues on HKH cryosphere and proposals, establish a Thematic Working Group on cryosphere under a new institutional mechanism for the HKH, with a view to building more effective policy and investment responses.
• Foster improved coordination and collaboration among institutions and experts working across the HKH region on cryosphere to enhance cross-regional learning and insight.
• Engage actively in various regional and international policy and outreach fora to ensure that HKH cryosphere issues are integrated into key relevant discussions and decisions, such as the UNFCCC key negotiating tracks.
• Contribute to developing project proposals to support delivery of ICIMOD’s Strategy 2030 and MTAP V commitments in the field of cryosphere.
• Support project management, keeping track of progress, monitoring, and reporting, and oversee, mentor, and provide guidance to staff members engaged in cryosphere research, fostering their professional growth, and supporting team-building efforts.
• Establish and nurture networks with regional and international organisations, actively engaging in professional bodies and representing ICIMOD and the HKH region at external events.
• Prepare high-quality and applied knowledge and communication products, including through digital communication, research reports and publications and present regularly in different fora. Ensure communication products are tailored for diverse
  audiences, including non-specialists such as policy and decision-makers.
• You will also play a vital part in driving strategic initiatives, fostering collaboration, and expanding the knowledge base surrounding the cryosphere within ICIMOD and throughout the HKH region.

Skill and Competencies:

Reporting and supervising

The Senior Cryosphere Specialist will report to the Coordinator of Action Area A (Managing Cryosphere and Water Risks) and will work in close collaboration with other Action Areas, Strategic Groups, and units, where relevant.

Location

You will be working in a cross-cultural, impact-oriented environment at ICIMOD’s head office in Lalitpur, 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, white water rafting and safaris, combined with a rich culture and charming yet lively nightlife.

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 days’ holiday 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.

Duration

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

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