Project Analyst on Water Resources Management [Open to external applicants]

Overview

The Project Analyst on Water Resources Management will provide specialized knowledge and expertise in water resources management and climate-resilient water use, ensuring their integration into national development plans and activities supported by the Project.

Tasks Summary

• Review and analyze existing national and sub-national activities, policies, strategies, legal frameworks, and regulations related to water management, hydraulic structure construction, irrigation, agriculture, and climate adaptation.
• Assess the institutional and regulatory framework governing water allocation, water use, irrigation water supply services, and water efficiency.
• Support the development, revision, and implementation of water management and sustainable irrigation policies, strategies, guidelines, and action plans.
• Contribute to the design of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks for project-supported interventions in the water sector.
• Analyze and advise on financial mechanisms, and funding opportunities relevant to sustainable water management, irrigation modernization, and digital solutions in the water sector.
• Promote the mainstreaming of sustainable water management principles into agriculture, rural development, and water-related policies, programmes, and plans.
• Support the establishment and/or strengthening of institutional coordination mechanisms and operational procedures for improved governance of water resources and irrigation development.
• Support effective collaboration with relevant government agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
• Engage with policymakers, government officials, NGOs, and community leaders to build consensus and support for inclusive and participatory approaches to water management and governance.
• Coordinate among various stakeholders involved in water management, irrigation modernization, and climate resilience.
• Assist in translating technical and policy-related content into clear, accessible messages tailored to different audiences.
• Design and conduct capacity-building activities related to water management, irrigation efficiency, digital and smart irrigation technologies, and climate-resilient practices.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, policy briefs, analytical papers, presentations, and communication materials documenting project progress, lessons learned, and policy recommendations.
• Facilitate knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing and advocacy relevant to the project.
• Perform any other duties within the scope of this assignment, as required to ensure the effective implementation of project activities related to sustainable water management and irrigation development.

Experience Requirements

• Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level in water management, water engineering, or related projects.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced University Degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Water Management, Water Engineering, Engineering, Climate Studies, or a related field is required, or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: English, Kazakh and/or Russian

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension

Work Modality:

Remuneration: