Job Description

Position Overview

This is a senior specialist-level position with scope to make a significant contribution to enabling the Hindu Kush Himalayan region to move towards a more resilient and green future for its people. You will play a key role in advancing ICIMOD's business development and resource mobilisation efforts in support of Strategy 2030 and the Medium-Term Action Plan.

Working under the line management of the Head of Strategic Results, Partnerships and Business Development (SRPBD), the Senior Business Development and Resource Mobilisation (BDRM) Specialist will support the development and delivery of ICIMOD's resource mobilisation priorities. The role will focus on strengthening proposal development, expanding donor and partner engagement, and contributing to the development of a strong pipeline of funding opportunities.

You will work in close collaboration with the Directorate, Strategic Group Heads, and technical teams across ICIMOD, contributing to coordinated business development efforts across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be accomplished, resourceful, and results-oriented, with strong experience in proposal development, donor engagement, and partnership building in the climate, environment, and development sectors.

Requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATION/COMPETENCIES

[Experience, Knowledge, and Skills]

Essential

Minimum master's degree or equivalent in a discipline relevant to climate change and environment, management, marketing, international development, international relations, and/or related fields, with a minimum of five years of experience

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience. Proven experience in: Proposal development (including large and complex proposals); Donor engagement and fundraising; and Coordinating multi-stakeholder processes

Strong understanding of the climate finance and development funding landscape

Experience working with international organisations or multi-country programmes

Familiarity with programme and project design, including logical frameworks and theories of change

Experience in preparing budgets for proposals

Experience in organising and attending fundraising and high-level events

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and build robust, trusting relationships with a wide range of funders

Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, be detail-oriented, and demonstrate initiative

Excellent English language skills (written, reading, and spoken)

Ability to work effectively across teams and support alignment around institutional priorities

Preferred

Experience with climate funds such as the Adaptation Fund, Green Climate Fund, and Loss and Damage Fund

Experience in developing theories of change and monitoring and evaluation strategies and plans

Understanding of mountain regions and related issues

Understanding of climate change and environmental issues

Benefits

REMUNERATION

This is an international position at ICIMOD. The starting annual gross salary for this position is USD 67,845/- (negotiable based on experience and qualifications). Gross salary comprises of basic salary, provident fund, family/post adjustment allowance. Salaries and benefits at ICIMOD are competitive compared with other international organisations. We offer a comprehensive compensation package which includes a basic salary, provident fund, family/post adjustment allowance, child/dependency allowances, insurances (medical, life and accidental), children's education grant for a maximum of two (2) children below 18 years of age, severance pay, paid leave (30 holidays and 10 public holidays per year) and a daycare facility.

Expatriate (non-Nepali national) staff are entitled to housing allowance, annual home leave ticket, shipment of personal effects, and an installation and repatriation allowance.

For expatriates, there is a tax exemption in Nepal; they are responsible for their home country's tax payments.

Method of application

Applicants are requested to apply online before June 18, 2026 (11:59 PM Nepal Standard Time) through ICIMOD Vacancy Application Portal.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For the detailed TOR Link

TOR_Senior BDRM Specialist_May 2026.pdf