Subject and scope of the contract This project will support the Ministry’s efforts in i) strengthening the current water pollution permit system, ii) restoring the ground water use permit system and iii) enforcing the newly introduced surface water permitting system, so that the water authorities ensure compliance of water resources quantity and quality with binding standards and norms. This intervention lines will be accompanied by activities focusing on strengthening the water accounting system at the water source level because without knowing the volume of water it is impossible to regulate the use.
Business area: Development Consulting
Country:
Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia
Qualifications required:
Demonstrated managerial competences and experience in managing and coordinating mandates comparable in size and scope; Relevant higher education and professional training for the position; At least 10 years of confirmed experience in the related thematic areas, e.g. water resources governance, water permitting system, IWRM and basin approach; Professional experience in Central Asia or CIS countries; Strong managerial skills, including result-oriented management, strategic planning, human resources and financial management skills; strong experience in steering and mentoring; strong interpersonal, intercultural, networking and communication skills; Proven track record in cooperating with a large number of state and non-state stakeholders and in strengthening/building the capacities of key local partners; Excellent in both spoken and written English; Knowledge of Russian or Kyrgyz is an asset.
Professional experience required:
Demonstrated managerial competences and experience in managing and coordinating mandates comparable in size and scope; Relevant higher education and professional training for the position; Professional experience in Central Asia or CIS countries, preferably in Kyrgyzstan; Strong managerial skills, including result-oriented management, strategic planning, human resources and financial management skills; strong experience in steering and mentoring, capacity to anticipate issues and identify forwardlooking solutions; strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills; Proven track record in cooperating with a large number of stakeholders and in strengthening/building the capacities of key local partners; Confirmed experience in related thematic area including engagement with government structures; Ability to communicate and work in English; knowledge of Russian and Kyrgyz is an advantage.
Position length: >Temporary
Position length: 24 months
Commencement: August 2023 (Tentative)
Deadline: Evaluations on an ongoing basis
