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 Himalaya region – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan.

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Water and Climate Analyst
> Action Area: Managing Cryosphere and Water Risks
> Strategic Group: Reducing Climate and Environmental Risks (SG1)

Position overview
We are looking for someone passionate about reducing climate risks and contributing to sustainable water resource management across the HKH region. The applicant should be motivated to investigate the growing complexities of transboundary water resources. The role entails a multifaceted set of responsibilities centered around the assessment of hydrological dynamics and climate change impacts within major river basins and watersheds. Additionally, the role involves collaborating on basin-specific climate scenario analyses within the Himalayan region, supporting capacity-building initiatives, participating in field missions, and contributing to research publications.

The position will be located within ICIMOD’s Action Area A – Managing Cryosphere and Water Risks, under Strategic Group 1 – Reducing Climate and Environmental Risks.

The Resilient River Basin Intervention conducts work on climate change and water resources of the HKH region’s major river basins. This includes the application of hydrological models and water management scenario assessments of river basins at different scales. Similarly, understanding the impact of climate change on water resources to support climate resilient river systems in the HKH is an essential part of this work.

Application Deadline: 13 October 2024

HOW TO APPLY
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