Senior Specialist: Regional Information Services (RIS Lead)

Position Overview

Regional Information Services (RIS) is housed in ICIMOD’s broader work on Regional Action and Global Advocacy. The overall objective of the RIS is to harness the power of data and rapidly evolving digital tools and technologies to improve decision-making in ways that sustain and protect lives and livelihoods across the rapidly changing Hindu Kush Himalaya region.

RIS enhances access to data, information, and insights on climate and environmental trends and events – and how these may impact people and investments. It focuses on developing high-priority regional datasets, advanced information systems, applications and tools, and innovative digital platforms and communication systems that support research, policymaking, planning, and investment decisions.

RIS will build upon existing data, geographic information system (GIS), and remote sensing tools and technologies while integrating cutting-edge digital innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and cloud computing. It will adopt a hub-and-spokes, networked approach to deliver rapid, high-quality information services to users both within and beyond ICIMOD.

The Senior Specialist acts as a thought leader in digital information services and technologies, contributing to the team and collaborating closely across ICIMOD and with its partners. This position supervises and manages the RIS team, ensuring successful delivery aligned with organisational standards, a