The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is the leading institute for the study of the Hindu Kush Himalaya. An intergovernmental knowledge and development organisation with a focus on climate and environmental risks, green economies, and sustainable collective action, we have worked in our eight regional member countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan – since our foundation.
Entering our 40th year, ICIMOD is perfectly positioned to support the transformative action required for the HKH to face the challenges of the escalating effects of climate change, pollution, water insecurity, increased disaster risk, biodiversity loss, and widespread socioeconomic changes. We seek to raise our ambition to support the required transformative action to step up our engagement through to 2030. .
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is the leading institute for the study of the Hindu Kush Himalaya. An intergovernmental knowledge and development organisation with a focus on climate and environmental risks, green economies, and sustainable collective action, we have worked in our eight regional member countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan …
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Position: Knowledge Park Associate (Open for Nepali Nationals only)
Unit: Knowledge Management and Communication
Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Head of KMC, the Knowledge Park Associate will work closely with colleagues serving on the Knowledge Park Technical Committee and others with technical expertise to position the ICIMOD Knowledge Park in Godavari and will be responsible for the following tasks:
Management
Internal promotion and liaising
External promotion
Capacity development
Minimum qualifications and requirements
This position is one where it is expected that individual commitment to environmental stewardship and care for the landscape will underlie dedication and motivation in the work; thus, there is a recognition that relevant academic credentials and professional experience may have come from any variety of fields. The position requires passion for biodiversity conservation and a very good ability to work with a wide range of people within the Park, the landscape and, where relevant, nationally and regionally.
At a minimum, the below are required:
Competencies
Teamwork and cooperation: Works collaboratively in a team, seeking opinions and feedback to find solutions and meet team objectives
Results orientation: Takes responsibility for fulfilling challenging goals set in line with organizational processes
Cross-cultural impact: Adjusts to cultural differences to ensure broad participation
Analytical thinking: Seeks out information and does research to understand problems
Continuous improvement and innovation: Seeks to improve work processes by implementing new practices and technologies
Self-development: Positive attitude towards learning and professional development
Developing others: Provides feedback on the performance or output of others to smoothen working relations and operational workflow
Duty station
Duration
Remuneration
Gender and equity policy
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