View Vacancy - Climate and Infrastructure Policy Manager (KYR25.366)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Climate Diplomacy

Who are we?

The British Embassy in Bishkek is seeking a new Climate and Infrastructure Policy Manager to support its Central Asia Development and Programme Team (CADPT). The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) handles the United Kingdom’s foreign affairs and development programmes. Its Central Asia Development and Programme Team (CADPT) manages development programmes in the region. The team is led by a Regional Development Director sitting in the British Embassy in Tashkent (BE Tashkent) and comprises British and local staff in-country and the UK. CADPT has a regional climate programme, “Climate, Energy and Water Security in Central Asia” (CEW-CA) which is managed by a UK based Regional Climate Adviser and other members of the Climate Team. The Climate and Infrastructure Policy Manager in Bishkek will work on regional and national climate, energy and water resources issues.

Main purpose of job: 

  • Providing strategic and policy advice on climate, infrastructure, environment, energy and water issues to CADPT and BE Bishkek – sometimes to very tight deadlines.
  • Building strong working level networks with external partners, ministries and development partners; engaging on key climate, infrastructure, governance related issues in an evolving landscape.
  • Tracking trends and undertaking research/analysis on climate change and maintaining thematic briefs.
  • Programme management: supporting implementation of CEW-CA and the management of risks, finance and operations in line with FCDO policies and guidelines.
  • Knowledge management: ensuring knowledge management systems are updated and information is shared across teams.
  • Supporting diplomacy outcomes, e.g. on the Conference of the Parties (COP) and wider lobbying priorities working with the Regional Climate Adviser and Climate Team. Following political developments and identifying governance opportunities and constraints that deliver on the UK’s climate ambition.
  • Working in a team. The Bishkek embassy and the regional development team are small units which require everyone to lean in from time to time to get tasks done.

The Climate and Infrastructure Policy Manager will be the climate and infrastructure lead for Kyrgyzstan and will have the following responsibilities:

CADPT (60%):

  • Support the priorities set by the Regional Climate Adviser.
  • Work closely with the Senior Regional Infrastructure Adviser on issues in Kyrgyzstan and across Central Asia on large infrastructure and the services they are providing.
  • Help to deliver CEW-CA by working with the Climate Team and the implementing partners.
  • Liaising and building strong partnerships and relationships with working level contacts in the relevant government, civil society, business and development partners and participating in events.
  • Work with the British Embassy’s Regional Communications Officer to increase public awareness of FCDO programmes.

BE Bishkek (30%):

  • Own delivery of the climate and infrastructure Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in BE Bishkek’s Country Business Plan, ensuring alignment across different functional teams and departments.
  • Brief the Ambassador and other embassy colleagues on climate and infrastructure issues in Kyrgyzstan and across the region.
  • Liaise with other embassy teams and UK government partners to ensure the UK’s OKRs for Central Asia and Kyrgyzstan are delivered.
  • Build and leverage relationships with private sector and other non-governmental organisations in Kyrgyzstan and internationally to deliver OKRs.
  • Support climate, infrastructure and governance related events, and incoming CADPT visits.

Misc (10%):

  • Continue professional development and expand technical and other relevant skills.
  • There will be opportunities for travel in the region.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Our Ideal Candidate shows: 

  • Fluency at C1 level in English and Russian according to the CEFR Framework*.
  • At least five years of experience in climate, infrastructure, energy and water resources management.
  • Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills, with high attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  • A self-starter that can work well individually, and be willing to help the team get the job done.
  • Flexible, reliable ‘can-do’ attitude.
  • IT-literate specifically in Microsoft Office.

Nice to have: 

  • Experience working in an international, multicultural team.
  • Proficient knowledge of the Kyrgyz language.
  • Familiarity with OKRs approach.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
19 November 2025
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
36 hours
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek
British Embassy
1
USD
2,688
monthly
2 February 2026

This is a full-time, fixed-term 12-month contract (36 hours per week). 

The gross salary per month is 2,688  USD. Note that the 13th monthly salary is paid pro rata in November.

The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background check and security clearance and 1-month probation period (fixed term contract).

All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Kyrgyzstan. The British Embassy does not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits. Staff recruited locally by the BE in Kyrgyzstan are subject to terms and conditions service according to Kyrgyz employment. All applicants interested in this job opportunity should have the legal right to live and work in Kyrgyzstan. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 09.00-17.30.   

Working Patterns: this job is partly suited to flexible working patterns, although you will be expected to work primarily from the British Embassy’s office in Bishkek.

Learning and Development: FCDO has a comprehensive Learning and Development offer. Regular on the job training is supplemented by training and mentoring options, classroom sessions and the possibility to travel overseas (where appropriate) e.g. for training and work.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

 

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