Central Asian Water Sector Specialist

13 Ноября

Партнерские Вакансии

Компания "Deloitte, Caspian Region"

Deloitte Consulting seeks highly qualified candidates for the anticipated USAID-funded Regional Connectivity Project in Central Asia. This five-year activity will aim to regional connectivity and cooperation among the five countries of Central Asia, while building linkages with the United States and beyond.

Deloitte Consulting seeks an experienced Central Asian Water Sector Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the water and environment sector, with a proven track record of working on international development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies to enhance water sector resilience overall and the sector’s ability to address water scarcity, droughts, and floods. Emphasis on water resources management and agriculture.

• Lead initiatives that promote the increased adoption of resilient agricultural practices, emphasizing climate-smart agriculture and water conservation techniques.

• Collaborate with local farming communities to foster understanding and responsiveness to their needs, ensuring their active involvement in decision-making processes.

• Monitor and assess the impacts of climate change on water resources and agriculture.
• Support regional water management activities. Introduce and support innovative solutions for efficient water management, considering both conservation and the challenges posed by changing climate patterns.

• Collaborate with local and international stakeholders and project partners to ensure successful project implementation.

• Monitor and evaluate project progress and manage risk, ensuring alignment with USAID goals and objectives.

• Create a positive working environment for all staff and ensure fair professional growth and training opportunities for team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA or MA in Environmental Science, Policy, Engineering, Agriculture, Hydrology, Water Management or a related field.

• At least seven years of experience working on water sector issues in Central Asia.

• Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded programs.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

• Minimum of five years’ experience providing relevant expertise and leadership on development programs, preferably with USAID and in the Central Asia region.

• English proficiency (written and spoken) and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.