Job Identification: 19128

Locations: Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan

Apply Before: 07/13/2024, 06:59 AM

Degree Level: Advanced/Postgraduate Degree

Job Schedule: Full time

Agency: UNDP

Grade: NPSA-8

Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area: Nature, Climate and Energy

Bureau: Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS

Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension

Job Category: Management

Duties and Responsibilities

The Knowledge Management Analyst (KMA) is a key technical professional to provide technical support, prioritize and sequence the project activities, develop and update detailed implementation plans to achieve of the related outputs under the guidance of the Project Manager (PM) and International Technical Advisor. The incumbent is responsible for development and implementation of the Knowledge Management Plan with full consideration of possible climate risks, gender aspects, ecosystem conservations and interests of all stakeholders. PA/KM in close collaboration with PM and other project specialists will contribute to implementation of project outcomes with the higher attention towards providing input and organizing consultancy work under Outcome 3.

More specifically, the KMA will perform the following duties:

• Provide technical inputs relating to project activity development and implementation, including preparation of ToRs and subcontract tender documents, assessment of quality of consultant/contractor outputs;
• Regularly meeting with project team, project partners to discuss progress on project activities and ensure that there is a common understanding of the direction of the project;
• Organize workshops on Water and Ecological diplomacy and discussion of project results with the participation of various technical experts and research institutes for knowledge exchange;
• Ensure, the technical aspects of the sustainable land and water management and biodiversity in Aral Sea Basin are translated into accessible and reader-friendly layman formats;
• Facilitate sharing of quality technical information and knowledge products, showcasing the project’s good practices via radio and TV shows for farmers with a segment for women farmers;
• Work with other experts and review the institutional and legal recommendations to improve institutional arrangements for the implementation of various components of IFAS programmes in the country;
• Support the Project Manager and International Technical Advisor to develop the Scaling Up and Replication Strategy of the Project;
• Review all knowledge products and peer-reviews analytical reports for systematizing the project generated knowledge;
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
• To promote the expansion of regional cooperation in Aral Sea Basin with related national and international organizations and further possibility of funding and partnership opportunities to expand project activities;
• Prepare relevant sections of Annual Work Plan and regular progress reports (including annual APR/PIRs and quarterly progress reports) on project results and outcomes related to his/her assigned Outputs and thematic area;
• Ensure quality-assurance of all technical deliverables, risk management and monitoring as per SES requirements;
• Support Project Manager and International Technical Advisor in updating the work plans and budget of the project component, as well as tracking the expenditures and delivery rate of the project.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in environment protection and land reclamation related areas is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in the areas mentioned above in combination with 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.

Experience:

• Up to 2 years (with Master's degree) or minimum 2 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in the area of sustainable land resources management, water diplomacy biodiversity, pasture and protected areas management, or natural resources management.

Languages:

• Fluency in Russian and Turkmen is required.
• Knowledge of English language will be an asset.

Desired skills:

• Experience in similar assignments preferably implemented by UNDP or other development cooperation agency will be an asset.
• Working/Consulting experience related to the institutional processes and organizations involved with Land management, LDN and irrigated agriculture in Turkmenistan will be an asset.
• Experience in the design and implementation of efficient land management systems, reduction of land degradation, effective application of agricultural practices to conserve biodiversity and ecosystems and adaptation to climate change will be an asset.
• Strong ICT skills, including application of digital tools in day-to-day work will be an asset.

To get additional information and apply for the position, please follow the link.