Vacancy at ICIMOD: Environmental Economist
Position: Ecosystems Analyst - Rangeland/Wetland
Deadline: 30 September 2012
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Title: Ecosystems Analyst - Rangeland/Wetland
Thematic Area : Ecosystem Services
Background
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. Mountains are important global ecosystems facing
especially rapid socioeconomic and environmental changes, particularly
the impacts of climate change. Our aim is to influence policy and practices
to meet the associated challenges emerging in the greater Himalayan region.
To do this we bring together top researchers from the region and around
the globe to generate and disseminate state-of-the-art knowledge in the
physical and social sciences, including traditional knowledge, for
evidence-based decision making; and we provide a neutral meeting point
for transboundary research, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.
Working to deliver impacts in five Regional Programmes across four
Thematic Areas – Water; Ecosystem Services; Livelihoods; and Geospatial
Solutions – supported by integrated knowledge management, we seek to
improve the lives and livelihoods of mountain women and men, now and for
the future.
Climate change, faster land use changes, and changing population dynamics
are among the main drivers of environmental change. These drivers are
altering the livelihoods of mountain people by increasing their social,
economic, and environmental vulnerabilities. ICIMOD’s work on rangeland
ecosystem and its interfaces, within the Ecosystem Services Thematic Area,
focuses on improving livelihoods and enhancing the resilience of pastoral
communities in the HKH region to climate and other changes by contributing
to sustainable, multiple, and efficient use and management of rangeland
resources in the HKH region. ICIMOD provides a framework for sustainably
integrating adaptation and mitigation in natural resource management and
for securing community livelihoods through participatory, socially
acceptable, equitable, and gender-sensitive approaches.
Responsibilities and tasks
The Ecosystems Analyst will carry out the following tasks, in close
collaboration with the Ecosystem Services team and other ICIMOD
programmes:
1. Provide support in developing future thematic strategies and concepts relating to
rangeland/wetland resource management
2. Provide technical support and services in implementing projects and programmes
relating to rangeland/wetland resource management in ICIMOD’s regional member
countries
3. Study issues of the interface of rangelands with other ecosystems such as wetlands,
for sustainable and efficient use of rangeland resources in the context of climate
change adaptation and mitigation
4. Identify and address issues of invasive species and ecological degradation in
mountain rangeland/wetland ecosystems
5. Further develop and facilitate demand-driven training courses on climate change
adaptation for partners dependent on rangeland resource in the HKH region
6. Build and strengthen linkages with institutions working on rangeland/wetland
resource management; organize and attend workshops and conferences in the
region
7. Proactively identify and apply for new funding sources, particularly for the
rangeland-wetland interface; develop project proposals to enhance the scope of
rangeland management in the context of climate change adaptation and mitigation
8. Work as a team player in the Ecosystem Services Thematic Area and within
ICIMOD, to support other activities and promote institutional goals
Minimum Qualifications
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MSc or PhD in Ecology or a related field
At least 2 years of varied work experience relating to rangeland/wetland
ecosystem
Experience and skills in project planning, and assessment
Competencies
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Research skills: Sound knowledge and expertise of research methodology and
analysis to create credible scientific evidence
Networking/Stakeholder Management/Capacity Building: Ability to identify
relevant partners, effectively communicate with stakeholders and partners on
different levels; maintain existing linkages and build new ones; develop and
facilitate relevant training and capacity building programmes
Communication and Outreach: Excellent spoken English, and the ability to
integrate ideas from different sources and effectively discuss and present complex
ideas
Impact and Result Orientation: Proactive approach to generate concrete results;
seek opportunities to transform output into outcome
Social/Team competency: Ability to work smoothly and effectively in
multidisciplinary teams with people from different national, gender, and cultural
backgrounds
Writing skills: Ability to prepare and contribute to project proposals and progress
reports
Continuous learning attitude: Stay abreast with changing approaches and
technologies
Duration
Initially for three years, of which the first three months on probation,
with possibility of extension depending upon subject to ICIMOD’s future
funding levels.
Starting Date
As early as possible.
Remuneration
Salaries and benefits of ICIMOD are competitive compared to those of other
regional organizations; remuneration will be commensurate with
experience and qualification.
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 30
ICIMOD's online application system.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Sep 2012 through