Technical assistant to project managers / country representative Tajikistan (M/F)

Experience / Training

Education

• A Master’s Degree, preferably in Economics, Development, Engineering, Energy or Environmental studies or equivalent experience required

Experience

• 2 year-minimum experience as a project manager with progressive inclusion of management responsibilities in the international development sector is required
• Previous experience as a project manager in initiatives in support to local entrepreneurship is appreciated -Previous experience in Tajikistan/Central Asia is an asset
• Experience managing medium sized grants for a recognised international donor (EU, AFD, SDC, USAid, etc.)

Skills

Required skills:

• Commitment, dynamism, and strong enthusiasm for international development work-Proficiency in Project Cycle Management, Logical Framework Development, M&E systems-Excellent project writing/formulation and reporting skills (proven track record is an asset)
• Comfortable with high-level governmental/institutional relationships-Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to establish contact with people from different background and cultures-Organisation and attention to detail especially meeting deadlines
• Team player with capacity to work in a multicultural environment-Fluency in English both written and spoken is a must -Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Appreciated skills:

• Conversant with energy and/or CSO strengthening, climate change, value chain & entrepreneurship support related projects in developing countries
• Working knowledge of gender principles and main applied tools in the development sector
• Advanced knowledge of French both written and spoken

Skills that would be an asset:

• Proven knowledge of energy-climate nexus in developing countries, in particular related to energy efficiency/access to energy/renewable energies-Working Knowledge of Russian and/or Tajik languages

Salary

• 12 months contract (renewable, pending funding)
• Full time with days off in lieu
• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Position based in Dushanbe, with travels to project sites
• Salary based upon profile & experience as per Geres salary grid
• 26 paid leaves per year
• 387 EUR expatriation allowance, annual leaves bonus, health insurance (50% covered by Geres), retirement, unemployment, repatriation insurance 1 air ticket/year (beginning and end of contract)

How to apply

• To apply, please fill in the form online via the following link http://job.geres.eu/?action=ref&id=114 and attach your curriculum vitae (no more than 3 pages) and cover letter (1 page).
• Deadline for application: 25 February 2021.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
• Geres can decide to end the recruitment process before the deadline.

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