Air Pollution Mitigation Analyst

Experience Required

More than 5 years

About ICIMOD

The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region stretches 3,500km across Asia, spanning eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Encompassing high-altitude mountain ranges, mid-hills, and plains, the zone is vital for the food, water, and energy security of up to two billion people and is a habitat for countless irreplaceable species. It is also acutely fragile and vulnerable to the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an international knowledge organisation focused on the HKH region, working since 1983 to deliver greener, more inclusive, and climate-resilient development. Our work is guided by our Strategy 2030, Medium-Term Action Plan V (2023–2026) and the associated Results Framework, and our various policies. Learn more on our website.

Intervention 2

Air Pollution Mitigation

Action Area

Air

Strategic Group

Climate and Environmental Risks

Position overview

The Air Pollution Mitigation Analyst will be housed within the Air Pollution Mitigation Intervention, Action Area (AA): Air under Strategic Group: Climate and Environmental Risks. This AA focuses its attention on the significant impacts of air pollution on human health, economic development, climate, and the environment. Air pollution levels are high across the HKH, and air pollutants travel without respecting borders. At the same time, there are significant gaps between the current air quality outcomes in the HKH region and regional and international goals and targets.

The AA is configured around two interrelated work areas/Interventions

Air Quality Monitoring: Strengthening institutional capabilities for policymaking, air pollution monitoring, and targeting the most polluting activity sectors to improve air quality.

Air Pollution Mitigation: Encouraging the adoption of cleaner and socially responsible solutions and investments for the effective reduction of air pollutants, including short-lived climate forcers (SLCFs) and greenhouse gases.

The Air Pollution Mitigation Analyst will primarily contribute to Intervention 2: Air Pollution Mitigation.

Requirements

Person specification

ESSENTIAL

A master’s degree in environmental science, economics, energy, engineering, or a related field with 5 years of relevant experience.

Proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build partnerships with the government, research institutes, the private sector, and others.

In-depth knowledge of the biomass energy sector, along with practices, and mitigation of open burning.

Good knowledge of players working in this field across the region.

Strong secondary data collection skills along with synthesis and appraisal for policy and program development.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED

Demonstrated experience in developing national-level strategies and technical guidelines.

Proven record in managing and developing biomass-related frameworks at the national and regional levels.

Record of supporting the national action plan work within ICIMOD’s RMCs.

Experience in promoting diversified uses of forest and crop residue biomass resources for energy, livelihood and value-added products such as biochar, bio-fertiliser, suppressing open burning.

Practical experience with renewable and alternative energy, such as densified biomass fuels, and deploying them as substitutes for fossil fuels in industries and other sectors through best available technology integration.

Good knowledge of technologies and practices to reduce air pollution from various sources.

Benefits

Remuneration

This is an international position at ICIMOD. The starting annual gross salary for this position is USD 16,651/- (negotiable based on experience and qualifications). Gross salary comprises basic salary, provident fund, and family/post adjustment allowance. Salaries and benefits at ICIMOD are competitive compared with those of other international organisations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes child/dependency allowances, insurances (medical, life and accidental), 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 a daycare 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.

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About Company

The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region stretches 3,500 km across Asia, spanning eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Encompassing high-altitude mountain ranges, mid-hills, and plains, the zone is vital for the food, water, and energy security of around two billion people and is a habitat for countless irreplaceable species. It is also acutely fragile and at the frontline of the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an international organisation established in 1983, that is working to make this critical region greener, more inclusive and climate resilient. For more information, read our Strategy 2030 and explore our website.