National Consultant for Kyrgyzstan

The National Consultant will coordinate project activities in Kyrgyzstan related to resilient and inclusive peri-urban mobility plans using digital technologies. The role involves data collection, analysis, stakeholder consultations, and supporting capacity building to improve mobility and social inclusion in peri-urban areas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the project inception meeting and fact-finding mission in Bishkek in collaboration with the Regional Consultant.
• Provide support to the Regional Consultant as needed to establish the Technical Advisory Group.
• Collect data and assist with analysis on local context to assist Regional Consultant’s Assessment Report of resilient rural-urban and active mobility plans using SUTI+.
• Collect data and assist with analysis to support Regional Consultant’s Just Transition analysis and labour force implications of the digital transformation, focusing on employment opportunities for women in digital mobility services.
• Support a national stakeholder consultation and capacity building workshop to identify local challenges and strengthen stakeholder capacity to improve peri-urban mobility, resilience, and social inclusiveness.
• Initiate development of a local resilient and inclusive peri-urban mobility plan enabled by digital technologies/platforms, co-developed with local authorities and the Regional Consultant.

Requirements

• University degree in transportation management or transportation engineering, urban planning, environmental science, public policy, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience working on development projects, particularly with a focus on sustainability, transportation, or related fields such as energy, climate finance, or environmental management.
• Demonstrated ability in data collection, and development of technical reports or studies related to transportation, energy, or environmental projects.
• Demonstrated ability in the preparation and development of national and regional-level meetings, workshops and study tours.
• Experience working with national and local government stakeholders, particularly in the context of developing regulatory frameworks or policy recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multi-country teams.
• Fluency in written and oral English is required; working knowledge of the local language of Kyrgyzstan preferred.

Skills

• Transport Management
• Transportation Engineering
• Urban Planning
• Environmental Sciences
• Public Policy
• Sustainability
• Development Project Management
• Data Collection
• Technical Report Preparation
• Study Development
• Workshop Preparation
• Meeting Coordination
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Regulatory Frameworks
• Policy Recommendations
• Multi-country Teamwork
• Capacity Building
• Digital Technologies in Mobility

Languages

English