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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We are looking for a dynamic and creative senior communications professional to lead the communications, outreach, and engagement for ICIMOD’s work on reducing climate and environmental risks. This role is suited for someone with a background in communications, press, and public affairs, who is highly motivated to have an impact in a crucial area of environmental action. It will appeal to someone who is able to manage priorities and is happy to work across the spectrum of a busy communications function – from directing and delivering digital communications to stakeholder engagement and fast-paced external affairs.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and collaborative natural communicator, passionate about mountain cultures and ecosystems, who is able to amplify and strengthen ICIMOD’s advocacy voice, power, and profile in an area of urgent institutional focus. You’ll be joining a talented and tenacious team and organisation as we step up our communications to reflect the ambition in our new Strategy 2030: Moving Mountains and our Medium-Term Action Plans MTAP V (2023–2026), with opportunities for growth and progression.
About Strategic Group 1 – Reducing climate and environmental risks
Strategic Group 1 houses ICIMOD’s work within two core areas of high vulnerability across the eight countries of the Hindu Kush Himalaya – managing cryosphere and water risks, and stimulating action for clean air:
Responsibilities
Working under Strategic Group 1 – Reducing climate and environmental risks, the Senior Communications Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Strategic Group 1 Lead on content matters, and guided by the Head of Communications on communications principles, approaches, and methods. The Senior Communications Officer will fulfil the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Communication support to Strategic Group
2. Strategic planning and implementation
3. Networking and external affairs
4. Leadership
Minimum qualifications and experience
Essential
Preferred
Competencies
Reporting and supervising
The Senior Communications Officer will report to the Strategic Group 1 Lead in coordination with the Head of Communications. They will work in close collaboration with ICIMOD’s Central Communications Unit, Action Areas A and B, and other Strategic Groups, Action Areas, 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. Occasional 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), 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.
Duration
Three years, with a probation period of six months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and ICIMOD’s future funding levels.
Remuneration and benefits
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 days public holidays). 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.
ICIMOD’s core values
Our core values are: integrity, neutrality, relevance, inclusiveness, openness, and ambition. These values are an expression of 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’s 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 the qualifications and competence of the applicants. 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 people, especially women, from all parts of the Hindu Kush Himalayan region.
ICIMOD is dedicated to establishing and upholding a safe and nurturing work environment, where all its employees can participate fully and meaningfully without fear of violence, harassment, exploitation, or intimidation. Any type of abuse or harassment, including sexual misconduct, by our staff, representatives, or stakeholders, is not condoned or tolerated.
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