View Vacancy – Climate Policy Manager, Bishkek(KYR24.479)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Programme Roles)

Climate Diplomacy

About us:

Central Asia Development and Programme Team (CADPT) is delivering a new regional climate programme, Climate, Energy and Water Security in Central Asia (CEW-CA). The CADPT is led by a Regional Climate Adviser based in the UK, and co-managed by colleagues in the Climate Team based in the region.  

The British Embassy(BE) Bishkek is actively recruiting a Climate Policy Manager on behalf of the CADPT.  

This role is based in Bishkek and combines Kyrgyz national and regional work on climate, energy and water issues. 

You, the successful individual will engage on climate and environment (including energy and water) issues whilst also contributing to specific BE Bishkek priorities. You will work closely with the CADPT Climate Team and BE Bishkek. There will be opportunities for travel in the region.

The key deliverables will be:

CADPT (65%)

  • Supporting the direction and priorities set by the Regional Climate Adviser.
  • Support delivering CEW-CA by working with the Climate Team and the implementing partners.
  • Tracking trends and undertaking research/analysis on climate change and maintaining thematic briefs.
  • Liaising and building strong partnerships and relationships with working level contacts in the relevant government, civil society, business and development partners and participating in events.
  • Work with the British Embassy’s Regional Communications Officer to increase public awareness of FCDO programmes.
  • Programme management – Support the management of risks, finance and operations in line with FCDO policies and guidelines.

BE Bishkek (35%)

  • Provide strategic and policy advice on climate, environment, energy and water issues to CADPT and BE Bishkek
  • Support climate and governance related events, and incoming visits from CADPT.
  • There will be opportunities to continue professional development and for travel in the region.

Our ideal candidate has:

  • At least five years of experience in climate, energy and water resources management.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills, with high attention to detail.
  • A self-starter that can work well both individually and in a team.
  • Flexible, reliable ‘can-do’ attitude.
  • IT-literate specifically in Microsoft Office.
  • Proficiency at C1 level in English and Russian according to the CEFR Framework*.

Good to have:

  • Experience working in an international, multicultural team.
  • Proficient knowledge of the Kyrgyz language.

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together

19 January 2025

Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

36 hours

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek

British Embassy

1

USD

2,517 gross per month plus 13th salary

1 March 2025

31 March 2026

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract (36 hours per week) for 12 months with possibility of renewal. 

The gross salary per month is 2,517 USD. Note that the 13th monthly salary is paid pro rata in November.

The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background check and security clearance and 1-month probation period (fixed term contract).

All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Kyrgyzstan. The British Embassy does not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits. Staff recruited locally by the BE in Kyrgyzstan are subject to terms and conditions service according to Kyrgyz employment. All applicants interested in this job opportunity should have the legal right to live and work in Kyrgyzstan. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 09.00-17.30.   

Working Patterns: The job is partly suited to flexible working patterns; and the Embassy’s policy on working hours and working from home will allow the job-holder to take a flexible approach. 

Learning and Development: FCDO has a comprehensive Learning and Development offer. Regular on the job training is supplemented by training and mentoring options, classroom sessions and the possibility to travel overseas (where appropriate) e.g. for training and work.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered. Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR (https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-referencelanguages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-referencelevels-global-scale). Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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