The Saiga Conservation Alliance (SCA) is based in the United Kingdom. It is a non-profit, non-governmental organization for the conservation of the saiga throughout its range. Since 1998, the Alliance has been cooperating with international donors and organizations, as well as with partners in the saiga range countries – Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan, Mongolia – implementing various projects.
The SCA has been working in Uzbekistan for 15 years, carrying out educational and awareness activities, supporting anti-poaching and livelihoods enhancement activities, and providing technical support to governments and businesses. We have a large new program dedicated to the creation of protected areas on the Resurrection Island on the territory of the former Aral Sea, the creation of alternative sources of income for the local population, and cooperation with international researchers, government, and industry to reduce the loss of biodiversity in this region.
The SCA is looking for a project manager for the Uzbekistan program, with particular responsibility for coordinating the SCA’s contributions to the Resurrection Island project.
The position includes day-to-day management of the in-country programs, integration with Uzbek/Karakalpak governments, businesses, and local communities in the saiga area, coordination with international researcher teams, organization of travel and fieldwork, and routine financial and administrative activities to support the SCA’s operations in Uzbekistan.
Report to: the Programme director for Uzbekistan (PD). Close collaboration with the project manager of the Darwin Initiative project on Resurrection Island (PM) and the SCA Project Manager and Programme Manager. Overall direction: SCA Chair.
Project area:
Muinak and Kungrad regions of Karakalpakstan
Key responsibilities are:
1. Coordination of timely implementation of the project activities under Resurrection Islands program (funded by WFN, Darwin Initiative and PTES).
2. Logistical and administrative support of project implementation.
3. Supporting PD and PM in preparing annual reports and other related technical documentation under the requirements of the project funders.
4. Managing expenses and supporting PD and PM in preparing the annual financial report.
5. Supporting PD and PM for submission and reviewing of above reports and documentation.
6. Supporting PD and PM for the organization of technical meetings/trainings/surveys/round tables under project activities, including travel to the project sites for local and international teams.
7. Translation between local and international languages, drafting and proofreading of awareness materials, and preparation of materials for publication in SCA social media and other mediums.
8. Support the PD in the review of technical reports of national and international consultants on project activities.
9. Interaction with Uzbek/Karakalpak government, national and international project partners, and local communities in the Muinak and Kungrad regions of Karakalpakstan.
Qualifications Requirements:
| Education: | Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent relevant experience. |
| Work experience: | Relevant experience of administration or practical project management in Uzbekistan. Financial management experience would be an asset. |
| Knowledge of languages: | Fluent Uzbek and Russian, good English. Knowledge of Karakalpak will be an asset. |
| Computer skills: | Proficiency working with Microsoft Office. Other computer skills (e.g. social media, website design) would be an asset. |
| Subject area: | Interest in environmental and social issues. |
| Other skills and experience: | Ability and experience to work in close collaboration with state organizations and authorities, a group of national and international experts, and local people to meet strict deadlines and plan the work according to priorities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work with financial documents, including project budget. Good analytical and writing skills. |
Salary:
700-800 GBP per month depending on experience and number of days worked per month (all taxes and banking charges included).
Travel expenses and per diems are not included and will be covered separately from the project budget.
Location: Uzbekistan: to be based in either Nukus or Tashkent, with a willingness to travel to the other location and spend up to 2 weeks at a time away from home.
Payment conditions:
This is an individual part-time contract (15-25 hours per week) that should include all costs required to produce the above deliverables. Payment will be released in monthly installments.
What do we offer:
– Interesting and varied work for a sustainable and renowned conservation organization headquartered in the UK
– Working as part of a passionate and diverse international team
– Periodic business trips to unique locations
– Permanent position – the project duration is 5 years (the contract is concluded for 1 year with subsequent extension)
– Decent salary in foreign currency
Please send your CV with cover letter to saigaalliance@gmail.com with the topic “Project Manager for the Saiga Conservation Alliance Uzbekistan Programme” no later than January 31, 2022.