The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is a regional intergovernmental learning and knowledge sharing centre serving the eight regional member countries of the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan.
The Centre is looking for a highly qualified Gender, Water and Adaptation Specialist with substantive conceptual and theoretical knowledge and understanding of gender issues in water and climate change adaptation, social systems, along with sound knowledge and understanding of research approaches, methods and social analytical tools, and experience in integrating social and gender dimensions and perspectives into natural and biological sciences research.
The Gender, Water and Adaptation Specialist will substantially contribute (around 80% of the position) to the Himalayan Adaptation, Water and Resilience (HI-AWARE) Research Initiative. HI-AWARE is a four-year programme aimed at developing climate change adaptation approaches and increasing the resilience of the poorest and most vulnerable women, men, and children in the mountains and plains of the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region. The HI-AWARE consortium is conducting integrative research across scales on the biophysical, socioeconomic, gender, and governance drivers and conditions leading to vulnerability in order to understand climate change impacts and to identify critical moments for adaptation.
Responsibilities and tasks
Under the overall supervision of the Livelihoods Theme Leader, and in direct coordination with SIF-Gender, the Gender, Water and Adaptation Specialist will be responsible for integrating gender perspectives, concepts, methodologies and action plans into research components. These research components aim at creating robust evidence and improved understanding of the potential of adaptation approaches and practices, with an explicit focus on gender and livelihoods, based on turning point analysis and socioeconomic cost-benefits analysis. Further, it intends to develop stakeholder-driven and gender inclusive adaptation pathways based on the up- and out-scaling of institutional and on-the-ground adaptation innovations that enhance the capacities of the poorest and most vulnerable to adapt to climate change, focusing on barriers and bridges to success as well as possible co-benefits.
Duty Station
The duty station is Kathmandu; frequent travel and field work in the region will be required.
Duration
Three years, of which the first six months is probation.
Starting Date
As early as possible, preferably by 31 March 2015.
Remuneration
Salary and benefits of ICIMOD are competitive compared to other regional organizations; remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Gender and Equity Policy
Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD implements a gender fair policy and is supportive of working women. It operates a Day-Care Centre at the campus and is committed to gender mainstreaming at the organisational and programmatic levels.
Method of application
Applicants are requested to apply online before 12 February 2015 through ICIMOD’s Online Application System.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.