Position: Senior Researcher in Climate Ch… (Newspaper Job)

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Practical ACTION CONSULTING
Practical Action Consulting (PAC) is the consulting arm of an innovative international development organisation "Practical Action". PAC as globally networked organization has global experience and expertise as well as brings in local experience. PAC As is a change making organisation that works in unconventional ways. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world. We do things differently, so answers that start small can grow big-bringing people together in bold collaborations, using innovation and knowledge to build futures free from poverty and helping shape a world that works better for everyone. Practical Action Consulting Asia invites applications for the position of Senior Researcher in Climate Change Adaptation (Post- Doctoral role) based in its office in Nepal
About the role
The Senior Researcher will lead qualitative research and analysis exploring how institutions and actors have influenced climate change adaptation measurement approaches and the resulting impacts of measurement on national and international norms, policies and practices. The postholder will lead research into national planning processes on climate change adaptation in Nepal and other countries in the region working as part of an international project with collaborators at University College London and the African Research and Impact Network. The role will involve leading and designing semi-structured interviews, developing theoretical frameworks, observing national and international policy processes and adaptation programmes, analysing documents and engaging with a range of policy stakeholders. The postholder will need to collaborate closely with the rest of the team to make the multi-scalar linkages between the research sites. This will involve attending annual retreats, write shops and undertaking collaborative coding.
About you
You have a Ph.D in Human Geography, Environmental Sciences, International Relations, Science and Technology Studies,
Political Science or related fields and have sound knowledge and working experience in climate change adaptation, national and international climate policy and UN negotiation process mainly in global goal on adaptation. Excellent knowledge on national adaptation plan, and priorities, climate change related institutions and their role. You have good understanding of gender and social inclusions and its linkages with climate change adaptation. You have proven experience in national policy making process on climate change, climate finance and climate change adaptation. You have sound communication and writing skills in English.
Why join us?
he opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working- these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action Consulting is a great place to work. In addition, we offer the following benefits in addition to the Social Security Fund benefits in Nepal:

• Annual holiday entitlement of 18 days in addition to 15 days of public holidays
• Agile working arrangements
• Baby care room, flexible lactating hours for new mothers and appropriate arrangement for caretakers

We treat all applications for employment fairly, regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, caste, tribe, belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, or disability Practical Action Consulting is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults, and candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing. To ensure that Practical Action Consulting meets its obligations of safer recruitment, appointment to positions within Practical Action Consulting will be subject to a satisfactory criminal check. Criminal checks are conducted for all roles.