“KazAID” announces a competition for the vacant position of Board Member - Director of the Department of Partnership and Regional Projects

NJSC “Kazakhstan Agency of International Development “KazAID” announces a competition for the vacant position of Board Member - Director of the Department of Partnership and Regional Projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Development and implementation of the Agency’s strategic growth plan;
2. Defining goals and objectives, planning, and coordinating the department’s activities;
3. Drafting project proposals, standard cooperation programs, analyzing proposals from potential international partners and donors, developing and supporting memorandums and cooperation agreements with international partners;
4. Participating in the development and implementation of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) action plan;
5. Maintaining relationships in the ODA sphere with international organizations, financial institutions, sectoral organizations, and diplomatic missions accredited in Kazakhstan;
6. Organizing international events to promote the Agency’s activities, managing official and working meetings for Agency management with representatives of foreign organizations and diplomatic missions, and coordinating management’s international business trips;
7. Providing information and analytical support in the ODA sphere;
8. Leading the preparation of statistical reports for the OECD Development Assistance Committee;
9. Managing departmental projects;
10. Overseeing departmental performance and evaluating staff effectiveness.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Higher (or postgraduate) education in a relevant field (e.g., economics, international relations, project management, international development, public policy, etc.);
2. Knowledge of document management practices in government agencies and the ability to draft official correspondence;
3. Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior positions related to project management within government agencies, national quasi-state organizations or international development organizations;
4. Proficiency in Kazakh, Russian, and English at a C2 level or higher. Knowledge of additional foreign languages is an advantage;
5. Familiarity with the regulatory framework of the Republic of Kazakhstan regarding ODA, modern personnel management practices, and anti-corruption legislation;
6. Knowledge of project management, certification in project management is desirable.

Resumes should be sent to: office@kazaid.kz

Deadline for admission: until 20 June 2025.