Apply immediately, but no later than by the end of the day on Friday, February 16, 2024

East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI, ewmi.org) invites applications by nationals of the Kyrgyz Republic for the position of Capacity Development Specialist as part of EWMI’s proposal for the anticipated USAID/The Kyrgyz Republic Civil Society Program. The Program will support the capacity building of civil society organizations in the Kyrgyz Republic and promote civic engagement to address community issues in collaboration with local government agencies. This is a full-time, long-term position, based in Bishkek, and offer relevant benefits packages.

Capacity Development Specialist

Required qualifications

• 7 years of experience and increasing responsibility in the field of organizational capacity development, civic engagement, curriculum development, or other comparable sectors;
• 5 years of experience and increasing responsibility in project management in complex environments with multiple sub-grantees;
• Demonstrated experience incorporating a gender and youth lens in programming;
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field;
• Kyrgyz and Russian languages proficiency (oral and written);

Desired qualifications

• English proficiency (oral and written)
• Master’s degree in relevant field

To apply: Please send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) cover letter, and (iii) contact information for three references to employment@ewmi.org and include in the subject line the title of the position for which you are applying. No phone calls, please. EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional information.