Coordinator - United Nations University (UNU) Hub (Fixed-term project position)

ICIMOD is seeking a Hub Coordinator for its newly established United Nations University (UNU) Hub at ICIMOD.

The UNU Hub at ICIMOD is a newly established collaborative platform that advances research, education, and partnerships to strengthen the resilience of mountain communities in the HKH region facing climate and socio-economic change. Building on the long-standing collaboration between ICIMOD; United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS); Eurac Research, Italy; and the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC), the Hub supports the sustainable management of mountain social–ecological systems, particularly in the HKH. It aims to generate knowledge, foster innovation, and develop a new generation of mountain researchers, practitioners, and leaders. Through research, capacity building, outreach, and advocacy, the Hub promotes evidence-based solutions and regional cooperation for sustainable and climate-resilient mountain development. The focus topics of the first years will be designed as:

·         mountain climate risk and adaptation,

·         sustainable management of natural resources in mountains, and

·         mountain habitability, local knowledge systems and intangible heritage.

The Hub Coordinator will be responsible for the strategic, programmatic, research, and financial coordination of the UNU Hub at ICIMOD. The role includes developing and implementing the Hub’s strategy, leading fundraising efforts and project proposal development, and ensuring sustainable funding. The coordinator will supervise the Hub team; coordinate the Hub steering board, advisory board, and management board meetings; manage technical and financial reporting to partner institutions; and serve as the primary liaison among ICIMOD, UNU-EHS, Eurac Research, and HUC to ensure effective collaboration and the delivery of the Hub’s objectives.

Requirements

Person specification/competencies

[Experience, knowledge, and skills]

ESSENTIAL

• A Master's degree, preferably a PhD, in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of project/programme/hub management experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in leading and coordinating large and complex research programmes, including managing partnerships, leading multisectoral coordination, project development, donor liaison, managing interdisciplinary teams, monitoring and reporting, and complex budget management.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamworking and communication skills, both written and spoken, comfortable working with and to all levels, internal and external.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills (in English) and analytical skills with an ability to understand and contextualise research.

Respect for ICIMOD’s and UN core values

PREFERRED

·         Prior work experience with the UN or any international organisation.

·         Familiarity with HKH, its social, economic, and ecological context

Ability to travel within and outside the HKH region.

Benefits

Remuneration

This is a Specialist/Senior Officer position at ICIMOD with a competitive salary and benefits. Salary comprises basic salary, provident fund, and family/post adjustment allowance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes insurances (medical, life and accidental), children allowance and children’s education grant for a maximum of 2 children below 18 years of age, severance pay, paid leave (30 holidays and 10 public holidays per year) and day care facility.

For expatriates, there is a tax exemption in Nepal; they are responsible for paying their home country’s taxes. Expatriate staff are entitled to housing allowance, annual home leave ticket, shipment of personal effects, and an installation and repatriation allowance.

Method of application

Applicants are requested to apply online before 01 November 2026 (11:59 PM Nepal Standard Time, UTC+05:45) through ICIMOD Vacancy Application Portal.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Detailed TOR Link: TOR_UNU Hub Coordinator_Sep2026.pdf