Position Overview:

The position of Geo Information System (GIS) Analyst provides an excellent opportunity to utilise satellite data and geospatial technology in tackling some of the HKH’s most pressing socio-economic and environmental problems – urbanisation, migration, climate change, and natural disasters. The position will also demand going beyond technological constraints. Specifically, the GIS Analyst is expected to harness expertise in Earth observation (EO) data and cutting-edge geospatial technology to create basic socio-economic statistics and pioneer innovative solutions for addressing mountain socio-ecological futures.

Background

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, which is working to make this critical region greener, more inclusive, and climate resilient. For more information, read our and explore our .

Method of application

Applicants are requested to apply online before November 03, 2024 (11:59 PM Nepal Standard Time) through the .

Only the shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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