Project Manager of Ferghana Valley Irrigation Partnerships Project

Representative Office of HELVETAS Intercooperation GmbH in the Kyrgyz Republic is looking for 

Project Manager 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 management in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan with duty station in Bishkek or Osh. 

The duration is 7 months with the potential for extension.  

 

Main tasks: 

  • Leads the FVIPP in all aspects of project cycle management; 
  • Provides leadership and fosters an atmosphere of cooperation among project staff, and partner organisations to achieve project objectives; 
  • Introduces and maintains a proper planning and monitoring system to ensure the quality control of the project’s outputs and expected outcomes; 
  • Establishes and monitors agreements/contracts with partner organisations; 
  • Recruits and supervises project staff and mobilises required technical assistance; 
  • Manages and controls project funds, ensuring that they are utilized in the most cost effective manner. Checks and approves narrative and financial reports of partners; 
  • Ensures the timely preparation of annual internal budgets and financial reports providing explanations on over- or under-expenditures; 
  • Makes sure that local legal requirements and local administrative regulations are followed in the execution of the project; 
  • Represents the project in regular contacts with the Governments of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan and other national and international partners. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • High degree in business administration, economics or similar domain, preferably MBA; 
  • Solid know-how in integrated water management / irrigation / on-field water application; 
  • A minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience preferably in project management; 
  • Result-oriented project management (logical framework approach); 
  • Social competence and communication skills; 
  • Motivational leadership style and team building skills; 
  • Excellent reporting and writing skills;  
  • Negotiation skills; 
  • Excellent knowledge of English, Kyrgyz and Russian. 

 

Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their detailed CV, cover letter and recommendation letters in English to: kyrgyzstan@helvetas.org 

The deadline for submission is no later than 17:00, August 01, 2025.