About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is recruiting a National Project Coordinator in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the GCF-funded project ‘Carbon Sequestration through Climate Investment in Forests and Rangelands (CS-FOR)’ (GCP/KYR/020/GCF). The project aims to increase carbon sequestration by supporting climate investments in forests and rangelands and reducing degradation drivers. Under the supervision of the FAO Representative in Kyrgyzstan and guidance from technical officers, the coordinator will manage day-to-day project activities, lead stakeholder coordination, manage financial delivery targets and work plans, liaise with government partners, and arrange capacity building for Operational Partners.
Salary and benefits
- Paid National Project Personnel (NPP) position with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
- 6-month contract with possibility of extension.
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of the Kyrgyz Republic.
- Advanced university degree in Forestry, Agriculture, International Development, Environment, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in climate change-related projects involving the coordination of complex development programmes with multiple stakeholders, consultants, partners, and donors.
- Working knowledge of English.
- Working knowledge of Russian and Kyrgyz is an asset.
Required documents
- Completed online candidate profile (including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills).
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile.
- Performance assessments and authorization for background checks (upon request).
When to apply
- Job posted: August 18, 2026.
- Application deadline: September 1, 2026, at 9:59:00 PM (based on candidate's personal device time setting).
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment portal (Jobs at FAO) and complete your online profile.
- Ensure your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills are fully detailed in your profile.
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile.
- Submit your completed application directly through the online portal prior to the closing date.
Additional information
- FAO does not charge any application or recruitment fees at any stage.
- Educational qualifications must be from institutions recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) and aligned with ISCED mappings.
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, security clearances, and residency/visa verification.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Nationals of the Kyrgyz Republic with an advanced university degree in Forestry, Agriculture, International Development, Environment, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or related fields.
- Professionals bringing a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience managing climate change-related projects and complex development programmes.
- Candidates with demonstrated capability in stakeholder coordination, managing financial delivery targets, and working alongside government partners and donors.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is offered on a 6-month contract, so candidates should weigh whether this initial duration aligns with their medium-term employment plans while noting the possibility of extension.
- Applicants must possess working knowledge of English, while working knowledge of Russian and Kyrgyz serves as an asset that should be highlighted if possessed.
- Candidates must ensure their educational qualifications originate from institutions recognized in the World Higher Education Database and be prepared for medical fitness certification, security clearances, and residency or visa verification.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This paid National Project Personnel position with the FAO in Bishkek serves as a strong stepping stone for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in climate investments, forestry, and rangeland management. It offers direct exposure to high-level international development work funded by the GCF, making it an ideal choice for mid-to-senior career practitioners aiming to lead impactful environmental initiatives and strengthen their portfolio in Central Asia.
Our take
Nationals of the Kyrgyz Republic with extensive experience in climate project coordination and the requisite academic background should seriously consider applying before the September 1, 2026 deadline. Conversely, non-nationals or individuals seeking permanent positions from the outset will find this role unsuitable.
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