COORDINATOR - UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY (UNU) HUB
Quick answer
ICIMOD is hiring a Senior Coordinator for its United Nations University (UNU) Hub in Nepal, focusing on research, education, and partnerships to strengthen mountain communities' resilience, with a competitive benefits package.
- Role
- COORDINATOR - UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY (UNU) HUB
- Organization
- International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
- Location
- Nepal
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
ICIMOD is seeking a Hub Coordinator for its newly established United Nations University (UNU) Hub at ICIMOD, focusing on research, education, and partnerships to strengthen the resilience of mountain communities in the HKH region.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement the Hub’s strategy
- Lead fundraising efforts and project proposal development
- Ensure sustainable funding
- Supervise the Hub team
- Coordinate Hub steering board, advisory board, and management board meetings
- Manage technical and financial reporting to partner institutions
What it takes
- 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
- Excellent interpersonal, teamworking, and communication skills
- Experience with the UN or any international organization
- Familiarity with HKH, its social, economic, and ecological context
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive salary, provident fund, family/post adjustment allowance, insurances (medical, life and accidental), children allowance and education grant, severance pay, paid leave, and day care facility
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nepal.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is competitive and includes a basic salary, provident fund, family/post adjustment allowance, insurances (medical, life and accidental), children allowance and education grant, severance pay, paid leave, and day care facility.
How do I apply for the position?
Applicants are requested to apply online before 01 November 2026 (11:59 PM Nepal Standard Time, UTC+05:45) through ICIMOD Vacancy Application Portal.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree, preferably a PhD, at least 5 years of project/programme/hub management experience, and excellent interpersonal, teamworking, and communication skills.
Is the position remote?
The position is based in Nepal and is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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