The candidate will build a comprehensive plan for ICIMOD that will enable the Centre to systematically plan, implement, and routinely monitor an improved greener approach to environmental management.

The scope of such a plan can focus on the following components:

Planning

• Identify areas that can be made more environmentally friendly
• Analyse gaps and make recommendations for improved solutions
• Establish long terms objectives and targets for each proposed new activity
• Designate responsibility for achieving objectives and targets
• Determine what resources will be required to achieve each objective/target
• Establish a time frame for  each of the above

Implementation

• Review operational controls for identified activities
• Establish systematic procedures with operating criteria for each activity
• Identify training requirements and who is to be trained (this will include periodic assessments and record-keeping)

Monitoring

• Establish procedures for monitoring  for each objective

Reporting

• Formalize reporting protocol
• Recommend reporting standards which adhere to international standard practices

Deliverables

• A comprehensive environmental management plan document for ICIMOD