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Background

Uzbekistan is committed to building climate resilience and fostering sustainable, low-carbon lifestyles, especially among its youth in rural areas. The country faces severe environmental challenges, including rising temperatures, frequent droughts, and the ongoing desertification linked to the drying Aral Sea, which particularly impacts rural communities. This project aims to equip young people with critical skills and knowledge to adapt to and mitigate these climate impacts, empowering them to lead their communities toward a more sustainable future.

The project has three main components. First, it will mainstream climate change education across all upper secondary schools in Uzbekistan, providing a developed curriculum and teacher training to reach over 1.3 million students. Second, it will engage and empower over 800 youth through the Young Green Ambassadors program, enabling them to lead practical climate resilience and sustainability projects in their communities. Third, it will focus on upskilling 4,000 youth in rural areas with essential green skills, such as climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy, through vocational training programs and support for job placement.

The project emphasizes emphasizes strong partnerships with national institutions, including the Agency of Vocational Education (for green skills introduction into State technicums and training of rural youth thereof) and Kelajak Maktabi (for extracurricular climate leadership) under the the Ministry of Preschool and School Education, as well as Agency of Yoth Affairs , to ensure climate education and green skills development are integrated into both school curricula and vocational training. By investing in climate-conscious youth, the project supports Uzbekistan’s broader climate goals and commitments, helping to shape a generation ready to lead climate action and foster sustainable growth across the country. The Project will be implemented in Karakalpakstan, Bukhara, Navoi, Khorezm, Samarkand, Kashkadarya, Surkhandarya regions Samarkand, Kashkadarya, and Surkhandarya regions.

The Project Analyst will be responsible for supporting the implementation of project activities related to youth empowerment and climate resilience. This includes assisting in planning, monitoring, and executing initiatives that build the capacities of youth as climate leaders, facilitate climate education in schools, and foster sustainable practices among rural communities. The Analyst will coordinate with national and local stakeholders, including educational institutions, the Ministry of Preschool and School Education, The Agency of Vocational education, The Agency of Youth Affairs, The National Committee on Ecology and climate Change and civil society organizations (CSOs), to ensure project objectives are met effectively.

While based in Tashkent to facilitate national-level coordination and institutional accreditation, the Analyst ensures seamless field execution through regular monitoring in the target regions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Analyst on Youth Empowerment and Climate Resilience Building will work under the direct supervision and the overall guidance of the Project Specialist. 

Project Analyst on Youth Empowerment and Climate Resilience Building is responsible for following actions:

Contribute to the Project Planning and Support: 

  • Guide and support in designing and planning project activities related to youth empowerment, climate education, and green skills development.
  • Contribute to the development and adjustment of project work plans to ensure alignment with project goals and national strategies.
  • Support the preparation of concept notes, briefing papers, and presentations on project components related to youth and climate resilience.
  • Collaborate with the Project Specialist to coordinate activities with relevant ministries and institutions, including the Ministry of Preschool and School Education, Agency of Youth Affairs, and the Agency of Vocational Education, as well as the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change.

Ensure implementation of Youth Empowerment Initiatives:

  • Coordinate the Young Green Ambassadors Network activities, including the selection, training, and ongoing engagement of 800 youth climate ambassadors.
  • Organize and facilitate climate change competitions, mentorship programs, and leadership development activities aimed at empowering youth leaders.
  • Adapt the ROTA Youth Service Toolkit to the Uzbek context and use it to guide youth leaders in planning and implementing climate-resilient projects in their communities.
  • Support the organization of experience exchange programs, study tours, and peer-learning activities to promote knowledge sharing among youth climate leaders.

Ensure Climate Education Integration: 

  • Guide and support in mainstreaming climate education in secondary schools by supporting the development and piloting of climate change curriculum materials into extracurricular education through Kelajak markazlari extracurricular education centres.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to facilitate the piloting of guidelines on climate education in 40 extracurricular facilities and gather feedback for improvements.
  • Ensure educational modules are aligned with the emerging national standards set by Kelajak Maktabi system.
  • Ensure distribution and effective utilization of the Climate Box Toolkit in extracurricular programs to engage students in climate-related learning.
  • Organize teacher training sessions for educators deployed in kelajak Markazlari exracurricular education centres to enhance educators' understanding of climate science, climate change adaptation, and resilience strategies.

Facilitate Capacity Building and Green Skills Development:

  • Support the implementation of vocational training programs in State Technicums under the Agency for Vocational education for 4,000 youth on renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and other green economy skills.
  • Liaise directly with the Agency of Vocational Education to facilitate the accreditation and centralized introduction of green economy vocational courses into 12 selected State technicums.
  • Facilitate the Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions for State Technicums teaching staff and ensure effective dissemination of learning and teaching support materials.
  • Coordinate the organization of job fairs, internships, and mentorship programs to connect youth with employment opportunities in the green economy.
  • Monitor and report on youth participation and achievements in green skills training programs, including career progression and engagement in sustainable practices.

Project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

  • Regularly track the progress of youth-related project activities, including the Young Green Ambassadors Network, vocational training programs, and climate education initiatives.
  • Perform regular field monitoring missions, including, but not limited to, in collaboration with the Project staff in charge of Monitoring & Evaluation activities, to Pproject target regions to oversee practical interventions and gather primary data from 6,300 direct beneficiaries in relation to Components 2 and 3 of the Project.
  • Prepare progress reports, success stories, and updates for project stakeholders and donors, showcasing youth engagement and achievements.
  • Support data collection and analysis efforts to assess the impact of project activities on youth knowledge, skills, and empowerment.
  • Contribute to knowledge management by documenting lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches in youth empowerment and climate resilience.

Promote Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination:

  • Engage with local CSOs, government agencies, youth organizations, and educational institutions to ensure coordinated implementation of project activities.
  • Facilitate regular communication with project stakeholders, especially those involved in climate education, youth leadership, and green skills training.
  • Engage in relevant meetings, workshops, and conferences assigned by the Project Specialist.

Ensure Gender mainstreaming in the project: 

  • Apply the knowledge of gender equality and women’s empowerment issues to strategic and/or practical situations, e.g. integrating into the project/programme cycle, including design, planning, and implementation. 

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core Competencies

  • Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
  • Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements. 
  • Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
  • Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
  • Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
  • Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination. 

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies

Business Direction & Strategy     

  • Strategic thinking:    
    • Develop effective strategies and prioritised plans in line with UNDP’s mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.

Business Management     

  • Project Management:    
    • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
  • Monitoring & Evaluation:    
    • Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively. 
    • Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results. 
    • Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming. 
    • Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. 
    • Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. 
    • Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

2030 Agenda 

  • Climate:
    • Climate change adaptation policy and planning: National Adaptation Plans.
    • Climate Strategies and Policy: Policy and Institutional Building.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Studies, Climate Science, Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related fields is required. OR 
  • A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. 

Experience:

  • Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. 
  • Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in project management, with a focus on youth engagement, climate resilience, education, or community development.

Desired skills:

  • Prior experience working with national government agencies, educational institutions, or international organizations.
  • Proven experience in implementing Government -led country-level youth initiatives.
  • Proven experience in working effectively with diverse stakeholders, including youth, educators, government officials, and community groups. 
  • Proven track record of experience in strong analytical, presentation and reporting.

Required Languages:

  • Fluency in English and Uzbek is required. 
  • Good command of Russian is desirable.  

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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