Project Administration Officer- Central Asia

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PROJECT BACKGROUND

TRAFFIC, in collaboration with Fauna and Flora, the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK) and Ekomaktab in Uzbekistan, is implementing different projects related to wildlife trafficking in the Central Asia region. The role of the Project Administration Officer – Central Asia is to support the TRAFFIC staff in Central Asia in the implementation of the TRAFFIC activities under these projects.

The salary range for this position is between 700 USD to 900 USD per month depending on experience and skills.

We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and working inclusively across our entire organisation. We seek to uphold these principles in our behaviour and practices – as an employer and as a global thought leader. TRAFFIC wishes to encourage applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds who can drive and inspire change and contribute to an organisation seeking to create significant and lasting change in the field of legal and sustainable trade of wild species. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, and candidates with disabilities.

Qualification requirements

Bachelor or a university degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., statistics sciences, agro-economy, biology, environment or any other relevant field).
• 3 years working experience in project administration, preferably with government or an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) / Inter-governmental Organisation (IGO).
• Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail.
• Fluency in English with excellent English writing skills with working knowledge of any other languages an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and to set own work priorities as appropriate and a capacity to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communications skills
• Must have experience working in Central Asia, ideally in Kyrgyzstan.

• Knowledge of Russian (or at least one official language from the region)

• Applicants must have Kyrgyzstan citizenship

 

Duties

JOB DESCRIPTION

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

The Project Administration Officer will support the successful implementation and administration of TRAFFIC activities in Central Asia. This will include:

• Provide logistical, administrative and technical support to TRAFFIC colleagues in the Bishkek office,
• Support the implementation of research activities, analysis of data, undertaking interviews and writing short briefings,
• Support the preparation of financial and technical reporting, and communication with the donor,
• Facilitate the communication and collaboration with other TRAFFIC staff and offices, and with project partners.

The Project Administration Officer will work in close collaboration with other TRAFFIC staff and offices, and with external partners and organisations such as Fauna and Flora, ACBK and Ekomaktab.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Support the implementation of research activities, analysis of data, undertaking interviews and writing short briefings. Support the preparation of financial and technical reporting, contracting of consultants and project partners and ensure timely communication with the donor.
• Facilitate the communication and collaboration with other TRAFFIC staff and offices, and with project partners.
• Deal with a variety of administrative issues, including travel arrangements, organisation of meetings, translation and other tasks as directed.
• Respond to general enquiries that are directed to TRAFFIC and represent TRAFFIC in media events as appropriate.
• Communicate the nature and results of the work that TRAFFIC undertakes, and represent TRAFFIC at designated international meetings and conferences, and produce reports on these meetings.
• Maintain links and good working relationships with Fauna and Flora, ACBK, Ekomaktab, WWF, IUCN, governmental and intergovernmental agencies, and other relevant NGOs in the Central Asia Region.
• Undertake other tasks relevant to the project as assigned.