National Consultant to Development of Mountain Regions in Kyrgyzstan; Roster Call

Overview

Background As a mountainous country, Kyrgyzstan has been consistently attracting the attention of the world community to the problems of sustainable development of mountain regions since the early 2000s. In order to ensure environmental security of the country, increase climate resilience, preserve natural heritage and implement the Five Years of Action for the Development of Mountain Regions in 2023–2027, the President signed the Decree declaring 2023–2027 as the Five Years of Action.

The three entities co-ordinate efforts of all government bodies on the development of mountain regions: the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision; the President’s Special Representative on implementation of the Five Years of Action; and Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 2023, Kyrgyzstan’s government approved a Concept and Roadmap for the Five Years of Action, outlining a strategic plan with activities including engaging youth in environmental protection and community-based climate action.

In 2027, Kyrgyzstan will host the Second Global Mountain Summit “Bishkek+25”.

Objective Of Assignment To support Kyrgyzstan in the implementation of the Five Years of Action and preparation for the Second Global Mountain Summit “Bishkek + 25” in 2027.

Duration Of Assignment 8 months

• Collaboration with the Special Representative, MFA and the Ministry of Natural Resources and other relevant state, international and public partners on strategies and approaches in implementing the Five Years of Action.
• Preparation of the concept, speeches, abstracts and other content materials for participation of the Kyrgyz delegation in international and regional events on mountains and climate; manage event logistics and coordination.
• Conducting desk reviews and research on sectors related to the development of mountain regions such as agriculture, glaciers, biodiversity, livelihoods, community-based climate action and youth mainstreaming.
• Monitoring the implementation of the Roadmap.
• Developing proposals to enhance the Five Years of Action, including strategies for promoting mountain products.
• Providing expert support to the Kyrgyz Delegation in preparation for the UN Conference of the Parties (COP 31), specifically for thematic side events in the national pavilion of Kyrgyzstan.
• Providing assistance to relevant governmental bodies in delivering public information on the Five Years of Action, including drafting articles on challenges and initiatives, drafting information products for media, and coordinating with media to advance the mountain agenda.
• Monitoring local and international media on Kyrgyzstan’s mountain agenda and preparing press releases and interviews for publication in local and international media.

• Monthly progress report (MPR).
• Information package, list of participants, draft invitations, draft minutes, and related materials included in the MPR.
• Analytical report on the Roadmap implementation (half-year) included in the MPR with conclusions and recommendations.
• Information on press releases, interviews and media sources included in the MPR with copies.
• The final report at the end of the assignment.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the Programme Office in Bishkek, please see: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek.

• University degree in Social Sciences, Law, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Economics or related fields.
• Minimum two years of working experience in climate change, environmental protection and/or sustainable development.
• Good understanding of the social, economic and political situation in Kyrgyzstan.
• Work experience in government agencies and/or international donor organizations and projects in climate change, mountain agenda, environmental protection and/or sustainable development and youth mainstreaming is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Professional fluency in Russian and Kyrgyz with excellent communication skills; professional fluency in English is an asset; both oral and written.
• Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated gender awareness…