Project Coordinator of Ferghana Valley Irrigation Partnerships Project
Representative Office of HELVETAS Intercooperation GmbH in the Kyrgyz Republic is looking for Project Coordinator of Ferghana Valley Irrigation Partnerships Project (FVIPP)*
*The main aim of Ferghana Valley Irrigation Partnerships Project (FVIPP) is to accelerate the adoption of efficient irrigation technologies in water-constrained agricultural areas of southern Kyrgyzstan and northern Tajikistan. The FVPP will operate in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
The position will be responsible for project coordination in Kyrgyzstan with duty station in Osh.
The duration is 7 months with the potential extension
Main tasks:
- Lead planning and implementation of FVIPP activities: market mapping, trade fairs, and capacity building;
- Supervise daily support functions: administration, logistics, procurement, and travel;
- Ensure integration of gender, youth, and inclusion targets in all processes;
- Coordinate closely with the main Partner of the Project for joint activity ownership;
- Assist in organizing and implementing trade fairs in Osh, Batken, and Sughd (Tajikistan);
- Engage stakeholders: private sector, financial institutions, farmers, government, NGOs, and civil society groups;
- Manage event logistics: venues, prizes, registration, media, and visibility materials;
- Oversee outreach campaigns across print, digital, and direct channels;
- Maintain stakeholder relations and ensure inclusive participation;
- Monitor key indicators;
- Collect and manage project data, documentation, and filing;
- Contribute to quarterly and final reports;
- Support irrigation investment study and facilitate learning sessions;
- Ensure compliance in procurement and financial tracking;
- Prepare meeting minutes, attendance records, and supporting documents;
- Maintain databases and correspondence archives.
Qualification requirements:
- At least 5 years’ experience in project management/coordination in development programmes;
- Demonstrated experience in event organization, stakeholder engagement, and cross-border cooperation;
- Desirable: experience in climate change adaptation, irrigation, or agricultural development projects;
- Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft Office applications;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Russian. Oral communication skill in Kyrgyz language.
Conditions
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send a Cover Letter, detailed CV and recommendation letters in English to kyrgyzstan@helvetas.org with CC alina.asanakunova@helvetas.org and aizhamal.ypyshova@helvetas.org.
The deadline for submission is no later than 17:00, September 14, 2025.