Programme Manager, PAGE, Nur-Sultan

• Coordination and implementation support for PAGE priorities and work streams;
• Support the national PAGE Technical Committee;
• Facilitate communication between Ministry of Energy, other government ministries and international PAGE partners;
• Support PAGE medium-term programme planning and policy integration;
• Support PAGE events in Kazakhstan;
• Support work planning and reporting.

• Green Economy Modelling and Policy Assessment; 
• Actualization process of Green Economy Concept in Kazakhstan, with linkages to the overhaul of the environmental code;
• The SDGs integration process into the national development planning;
• Policy development and implementation in various sectoral and thematic areas, such as, waste management, energy efficiency, green finance, and others.

• Support to the Ministry of Energy and other stakeholders in organizing the meetings of the Green Economy Council and its working groups and participate on behalf of PAGE;
• Assist, when needed by the Government, in establishing an inter-ministerial sustainable development coordinating mechanism;
• Participate in the meetings of Working Group on SDGs on behalf of PAGE.

• Facilitate regular communication among Ministry of Energy and relevant key ministries including Ministry of National Economy, Industry and Infrastructure Development, Agriculture, etc.;
• Facilitate regular communication with international PAGE and other development partners engaged in inclusive green economy and sustainable development / Keep in-country delegation of PAGE funding partners informed of PAGE work, learn about their priorities and align work to ensure complementarity and PAGE sustainability;
• Regularly provide news articles about PAGE activities in Kazakhstan for the global PAGE website;
• Support PAGE communication and outreach at the national level/ Keep PAGE work visible in national media. 

• Develop a sustainability plan for advancing green development in Kazakhstan beyond the core PAGE support period;
• Identify new opportunities for green economic transformation within the core offer of PAGE;
• Support the initiation of a green development programme with a larger funding base, going beyond the current partnership;
• Facilitate linkages between PAGE and national SDGs processes, and with other relevant policy processes Regularly inform national authorities responsible for reporting on SDGS and Paris agreement of PAGE support;
• Support mobilization of national and international resources for Programme implementation / Support resource mobilization initiatives and local partnership arrangements with representatives of key stakeholders.

• Support organization of a high-level PAGE workshops, thematic trainings, stakeholder consultations and other PAGE events;
• Ensure smooth logistics, including ensuring translation facilities and suitable conference venue;
• Ensure participation from government representatives and stakeholders and major international actors;
• Collaborate with [Ministry], PAGE partners concerning event objectives, implementation, etc.

• Develop draft budgets and work plans;
• Develop an annual report for all PAGE activities in the country in consultation with national and global partners;
• Review and analyse specific development plans and priorities, socioeconomic data, reports and other relevant information for [the country] and provide written analysis on links to the PAGE programme;
• Have regular communication with the PAGE Secretariat and inter-agency group on - updates on update on activities, results and future plans through a Survey and calls.

• Effective support and communication concerning PAGE work streams;
• Meetings of inter-ministerial PAGE technical committee effectively supported;
• Regular communication performed with relevant ministries, stakeholders, PAGE partners and Secretariat;
• PAGE meeting organized in with high-level participation of government and development partners;
• Timely annual reporting.

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the PAGE;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

• Strong managerial skills;
• Strong communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to handle several tasks and work under pressure;
• Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties;
• Responsibility, punctuality, courtesy;
• Ability to work in a team.

• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, environmental, social or political sciences, Master’s degree is an asset.

• 6 years of relevant professional work experience at the national or international level in programme/projects management, presentation and reporting, analytical skills.

• Proficiency in English, Russian and Kazakh languages is required. 

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