DeputyDirectorGeneral

Advanced university degree (minimum master’s; PhD highly preferred) in environmental sciences, climate change, natural resource management, development studies, public policy, environmental economics, international development, or another field relevant to ICIMOD’s mandate., Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience, including at least 10 years in senior leadership or executive management roles, within international, regional, or complex multi-stakeholder organisations., Leadership and people management experience, including oversight of senior managers and multidisciplinary teams., Demonstrated commitment to inclusive leadership, gender equality and social inclusion, ethical conduct, and strengthening the organisation’s strategic positioning, partnerships and funding base., Demonstrated experience in shaping institutional strategy and translating long-term vision into coherent operational and portfolio priorities., Proven ability to work effectively with governing bodies, including Board of Governors-level engagement, and with senior management committees and diverse institutional stakeholders., Understanding of governance, compliance, financial and risk management, and accountability in an international or intergovernmental setting., Extensive experience leading large, complex, multi-country and/or multi-thematic programmes, including research-for-development, policy-oriented, or knowledge portfolios related to climate, biodiversity, the environment, and sustainable development., Proven track record of ensuring scientific quality, innovation, and relevance, and of translating evidence into policy influence and development impact related to climate, biodiversity, the environment, and sustainable development., Understanding of finance and budget management, human resources management, and other administrative processes., Expertise in results-based management, monitoring, evaluation and learning, and adaptive management frameworks, including within knowledge-based organisations., Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain high-level partnerships with governments, regional bodies, non-state actors, and academic organisations., Proven ability to operate effectively in geopolitically complex environments, exercising sound judgement, diplomacy, and political acuity while safeguarding institutional credibility and relationships., Familiarity with the HKH region and its environmental, socio-economic, and geopolitical dynamics, and substantial experience working in, or on issues relevant to, developing country or regional contexts., Extensive experience in strategic resource mobilisation, donor engagement, and fundraising for large-scale programmes or portfolios., Ability to align resource mobilisation and funding strategies with institutional priorities, impact objectives, and long-term financial sustainability., Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English., Understanding of communications and engagement approaches in the development sector., Proven experience representing an organisation in high-level regional and international forums and policy processes, including the ability to communicate complex evidence with credibility and influence.