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|About ICIMOD
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region stretches 3,500km across Asia, spanning eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Encompassing high-altitude mountain ranges, mid-hills, and plains, the zone is vital for the food, water, and energy security of up to two billion people and is a habitat for countless irreplaceable species. It is also acutely fragile and vulnerable to the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an international knowledge organisation focused on the HKH region, working since 1983 to deliver greener, more inclusive, and climate-resilient development. Our work is guided by our Strategy 2030, Medium-Term Action Plan V (2023–2026) and the associated Results Framework, and our various policies. Learn more on our website.
Position overview
The Deputy Director General (DDG) is a member of ICIMOD's Directorate and a senior management role supporting ICIMOD to deliver sustained results and measurable impact across the Hindu Kush Himalayas, in line with the vision and mission of Strategy 2030: Moving Mountains. Reporting to the Director General (DG) and working closely with the Director of Administration, Finance, and Operations (DAFO) and Senior Management Committee (SMC), the DDG is accountable for performance, quality, and delivery across ICIMOD’s climate and environment-related research-for-development portfolio, including practical solutions for green, resilient and inclusive mountain development.
The role supports Board-level governance and assurance processes; collaborates with the DG and SMC on strategic change priorities to strengthen institutional effectiveness and future fitness; and supports the DG to ensure coherence across institution-wide planning and monitoring, partnerships and regional cooperation, business development and resource mobilisation, and communications and knowledge uptake. As a visible representative of ICIMOD, the DDG engages in high-level national, regional, and global forums, navigates geopolitical complexity with sound judgment, and provides interim leadership in the Director General's absence.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Deputy Director General are set out below under six objectives, each supported by practical expectations for delivery.
Objective 1: Portfolio performance and impact: Ensure coherent, high-quality, and impactful delivery of ICIMOD’s research-for-development portfolio, translating knowledge into measurable policy influence and outcomes for climate resilience, biodiversity, environmental sustainability and inclusive mountain development.
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Objective 2: Governance, assurance, and stewardship: Provide robust assurance on portfolio performance, risk, GESI and safeguarding, and resource allocation to support sound decision-making, accountability, and effective governance.
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Objective 3: Strategic change management: Strengthen effectiveness and future fitness by improving portfolio delivery capability, results quality, outcomes and impact, management practices, and continuous learning in line with Strategy 2030.
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Objective 4: Systems for results, influence, partnerships, and resource mobilisation: Help ensure effective systems, standards and oversight for results management, partnerships, communications and knowledge uptake, and resource mobilisation and business development.
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Objective 5: Senior leadership of people and delivery capacity: Provide senior leadership and oversight of ICIMOD’s technical staff and managers through Strategic Group Heads, strengthening leadership practice, management capacity, and accountability for performance and results.
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Objective 6: Representation, diplomacy, and institutional leadership: Represent ICIMOD in high-level national, regional and global forums, advancing regional approaches and reinforcing ICIMOD’s role as a trusted regional knowledge and policy partner.
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Person specification/competencies
A. Education:
An advanced university degree (minimum master’s; PhD highly preferred) in environmental sciences, climate change, natural resource management, development studies, public policy, environmental economics, international development, or another field relevant to ICIMOD’s mandate.
B. Executive leadership and people management:
C. Strategy, governance, and Board engagement
D. Portfolio leadership, quality, and impact
E. Partnerships, regional cooperation, and diplomacy
F. Business development and resource mobilisation
G. Communication, representation, and advocacy
Reporting and supervising
The Deputy Director General reports to the Director General and provides oversight of the heads of the three Strategic Groups (SG1: Climate and Environment Risks; SG2: Resilient Economies and Landscapes; and SG3: Regional Action and Global Advocacy) and their teams, as well as the Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Lead. The DDG will also work closely with key central units, including the Central Communications Unit and Strategic Results, Partnerships, and Business Development. The role works in close collaboration with the Director for Administration, Finance, and Operations, as well as all SMC members.
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 and internationally 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 a charming yet lively nightlife.
Duration
Initially, four years, with a six-month probation period. There is a possibility of an extension of up to an additional four years, subject to performance, the requirements of the position, and funding availability.
Remuneration
This is an international position at ICIMOD with a competitive and attractive salary and benefits package, which includes a basic salary, provident fund, family/post adjustment allowance, child/dependency allowances, insurances (medical, life and accidental), children’s education grant for a maximum of two (2) children below 18 years of age, severance pay, paid leave (30 holidays and 10 public holidays per year) and a child daycare facility.
The DDG is also entitled to a dedicated vehicle with driver support.
Expatriate (non-Nepali national) staff are entitled to housing allowance, annual home leave ticket, shipment of personal effects, and a relocation and repatriation allowance. For expatriates, there is a tax exemption in Nepal; they are responsible for paying their home country’s taxes.
ICIMOD’s core values
Our core values are integrity, neutrality, relevance, inclusiveness, openness, and ambition. These values express our culture and are central to the guiding beliefs and principles of our work and behaviour. Our core values will lie at the heart of ICIMOD operations and delivery. They will underpin everything we do and frame how we work with our partners. They reflect our founding intentions and the balances we seek to hold, while equipping ourselves for the future.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding
ICIMOD’s human resource selection process is based on applicants' qualifications and competence. As an employer, ICIMOD is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers equal opportunities to applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life, including but not limited to gender, age, national origin, religion, race, caste, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or social status. ICIMOD strongly encourages applications from all eligible applicants, especially women, across the HKH region.
ICIMOD is dedicated to establishing and upholding a safe and nurturing work environment in which all its employees can participate fully and meaningfully, free from fear of violence, harassment, exploitation, or intimidation. Any type of abuse or harassment, including sexual misconduct (including child abuse), by our staff, representatives, or stakeholders is not condoned or tolerated.
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Apply Before: Jun 05, 2026
About the organization
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region stretches 3,500 km across Asia, spanning eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Encompassing high-altitude mountain ranges, mid-hills, and plains, the zone is vital for the food, water, and energy security of around two billion people and is a habitat for countless irreplaceable species. It is also acutely fragile and at the frontline of the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an international organisation established in 1983, that is working to make this critical region greener, more inclusive and climate resilient. For more information, read our Strategy 2030 and explore our website.
