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Climate Policy Manager, Tashkent (UZB24.412)Employer FCDO- British Embassy Tashkent |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 06.11.2024 - 20.11.2024 |
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| Duties | About us: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) handles the United Kingdom's foreign affairs and development programmes. Its Central Asia Development and Programme Team (CADPT) manages development strategy, policy programmes in the region. The team is led by a Regional Development Director sitting in the British Embassy in Tashkent (BE Tashkent) and comprises British and local staff in-country and the UK. CADPT has a regional climate programme, "Climate, Energy and Water Security in Central Asia" (CEW-CA) which is managed by a UK based Regional Climate Adviser and other members of the Climate Team. The CADPT is now looking for a dynamic Climate Policy Manager. The Climate Policy Manager in Tashkent will work on regional and national climate, energy and water resources issues. You will be the climate lead for Uzbekistan and will have the following responsibilities: The key deliverables include: Support to the Central Asia Development team (60%) o Support the priorities set by the Regional Climate Adviser. o Help to deliver the Climate Programme by working with the Climate Team and the implementing partners. o Liaising and building strong partnerships & relationships with working level contacts in the relevant government, civil society, business and development partners and participating in events. o Work with the British Embassy's Regional Communications Officer to increase public awareness of FCDO programmes. British Embassy Tashkent (30%) o Brief the Ambassador and other embassy colleagues on climate issues in Uzbekistan and across the region. o Liaise with other embassy teams and UK government partners to ensure the UK's objectives for Central Asia and Uzbekistan are delivered. o Be the campaign lead for the climate goal in BE Tashkent's Country Business Plan. o Support climate and governance related events, and incoming CADPT visits. Miscellaneous (10%) o Continue professional development and expand technical and other relevant skills. o There will be opportunities for travel in the region. The role entails: Providing strategic and policy advice on climate, environment, energy and water issues to CADPT and BE Tashkent – sometimes to very tight deadlines. Building strong working level networks with external partners, ministries and development partners; engaging on key climate/governance related issues in an evolving landscape. Tracking trends and undertaking research/analysis on climate change and maintaining thematic briefs. Programme management: supporting implementation of CEW-CA and the management of risks, finance and operations in line with FCDO policies and guidelines. Knowledge management: ensuring knowledge management systems are updated and information is shared across teams. Supporting diplomacy outcomes, e.g. on the Conference of the Parties (COP) and wider lobbying priorities working with the Regional Climate Adviser and Climate Team. Following political developments and identifying governance opportunities and constraints that deliver on the UK's climate ambition. Working in a team. *The regional climate programme of "Climate, Energy and Water Security in Central Asia" (CEW-CA) is scheduled to end in March 2028. |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | 18 plus |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | Ability to be based from Tashkent |
| Education: | Higher |
| Professional requirements | Our ideal candidate has: At least five years 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. Proficiency at C1 level in Uzbek according to the CEFR Framework*. |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent region |
| Employment | Full |
| Salary offered | USD 2496.98 gross per month |
| Extra motivation | This is a full-time, fixed-term contract (40 hours per week) for 12 months with possibility of renewal. The regional programme, "Climate, Energy and Water Security in Central Asia" (CEW-CA) is due to end in March 2028. While the role will be initially for 12 months (fixed term) there is the possibility that it will be renewed annually until the programme ends subject to the job holder's performance. The successful candidate will be subject to professional background checks and security clearance. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Uzbekistan are subject to the terms and conditions of service according to local Uzbek employment law. All applicants interested in this job opportunity should have the legal right to live and work in Uzbekistan. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits. Working patterns: Flexibility to work at home one day a week. Opportunities for travel in other countries in the region. Learning and Development Opportunities: All FCDO mandatory learning. FCDO Programme Management courses. Opportunity to accredit to FCDO specialist cadres. Apply using the link: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/23916-Climate-Policy-Manager-Tashkent-UZB24-412/en-GB |
| Additional information | |
| Additional information: | 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. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed. Apply using the link: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/23916-Climate-Policy-Manager-Tashkent-UZB24-412/en-GB |
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