Overview
Project Specialist Jobs in Tashkent, Uzbekistan at UN Environment Programme
Title: Project Specialist
Company: UN Environment Programme
Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day implementation and coordination of UNEP's environmental projects in Uzbekistan, with a particular focus on the Japan-funded Termez project on sand and dust storms (SDS), air pollution, and nature-based solutions.
- Coordinate project implementation with government institutions, technical partners, UN agencies, consultants, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor the progress of project activities and deliverables, following up with partners to ensure timely implementation.
- Conduct research and provide technical inputs on air pollution, sand and dust storms, nature-based solutions, and environmental policy in Uzbekistan.
- Prepare project documentation, including concept notes, reports, briefing materials, presentations, and knowledge products.
- Organize meetings, consultations, workshops, trainings, and other project events, including logistical and on-site coordination.
- Maintain communication and coordination with local counterparts, development partners, and other stakeholders.
- Develop communication and visibility materials, including website and social media content, event summaries, and photo documentation.
- Monitor environmental policy and institutional developments in Uzbekistan and provide updates to support project implementation and future programming.
- Perform other duties related to UNEP project implementation in Uzbekistan.
Experience
- Bachelor's degree in environmental protection, sustainability, ecology, international relations, business management, global development, or a related field.
- 3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in project coordination, implementation support, or administration of environmental or sustainable development projects.
- Experience supporting projects on air pollution, climate, environmental governance, or related issues is an asset.
- Experience working with the United Nations or another international development organization is desirable.
- Experience conducting research, analysis, and drafting reports, briefing notes, presentations, and other written materials.
- Experience organizing meetings, workshops, trainings, and multi-stakeholder events.
- Good knowledge of environmental issues in Uzbekistan is desirable.
Skills
- Strong research, analytical, drafting, reporting, and editing skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with government counterparts, technical experts, development partners, and diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment with tact, diplomacy, and sound judgement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), email, and online meeting platforms.
- Interest in environmental issues, volunteerism, and the UN system.
Knowledge of Russian, English and Uzbek is mandatory.
Core Competencies
- Accountability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creativity
- Judgement and decision-making
- Planning and organizing
- Professionalism
- Self-management
