Helvetas
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Helvetas is a civil-society organization committed to bringing about real change through cooperative partnership with people in developing countries. We are looking for motivated coworkers who want to take part in our efforts to effect change.
At Helvetas we practice an open organizational culture in a multicultural working environment in which coworkers can actively participate and celebrate successful missions together. We offer attractive continuing education and advanced training options so our coworkers can learn and develop both personally and in their professional capacity. We espouse a socially responsible and family-friendly personnel policy with maternity and paternity leave exceeding the statutory minimum, flexible working hours and various health promotion options.
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Helvetas is an organization specialized in development cooperation and humanitarian response, anchored in Switzerland, and operating in over 35 countries across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Our vision is a just world in which all people determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner.
Our Team in Central Asia is looking for a Team Leader for a regional water management project, based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan or Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The successful candidate will join our organisation on November 1st, 2026, or upon agreement.
YOUR MAIN TASKS
- Representing the project and Helvetas at national, regional, and international levels, providing confident and politically adept leadership.
- Developing effective systems and processes for financial and operational management.
- Recruiting, empowering, and retaining a highly professional multidisciplinary team with the technical and interpersonal skills required to deliver a complex regional project.
- Managing annual financial and operational planning processes together with consortium partners.
- Ensuring that all internal controls and compliance requirements are fully implemented.
- Coordinating with other key projects and donors in Central Asia, including the Blue Peace project administered by IWMI.
- Maintaining regular formal and informal communication with donors.
- Leading monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning processes, ensuring that M&E findings support learning, adaptation, and continuous improvement.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven expertise in water management and climate change, including a strong understanding of relevant policies and institutional frameworks, preferably in Central Asia.
- At least 7 years of experience managing complex international cooperation projects, including projects with an annual turnover of USD 2 million or more.
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Central Asia, the former Soviet Union, or comparable post-Communist contexts.
- Master’s degree or higher in Natural Sciences, Management, Economics, International Relations, or another relevant field.
- Excellent spoken and written English; spoken and written Russian is strongly preferred.
OUR OFFER
At Helvetas, you will be part of a purpose-driven organization where your work creates meaningful global impact. We foster a caring and collaborative culture built on trust, flexibility, and accountability. You will grow in a professional environment that values integrity, empathy, and continuous learning. → We care. We commit.
We offer you an interesting challenge in a motivated, multi-disciplinary team with attractive working conditions in Tashkent, Uzbekistan or Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan with regular travel in the region.
READY TO APPLY?
Please submit your complete application (motivation letter, CV, and certifications) via our online portal. For any questions related to this position please contact Andrew Wilson, Regional Director Central Asia, [email protected] or visit our website www.helvetas.org.
To learn more about Helvetas and our mission & vision, visit our website http://www.helvetas.org
Connect with us on LinkedIn: Helvetas LinkedIn Page and Follow us on Instagram @Helvetas_ch
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