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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
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Climate Diplomacy
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Who are we?
The British Embassy in Dushanbe is part of a world-wide diplomatic network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are now looking to recruit a Climate Policy and Programme Manager.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) handles the United Kingdom’s foreign affairs and development programmes. Its Central Asia Development and Programme Team (CADPT) manages development programmes in the region. The team is led by a Regional Development Director sitting in the British Embassy in Tashkent (BE Tashkent) and comprises British and local staff in-country and the UK. CADPT has a regional climate programme, “Climate, Energy and Water Security in Central Asia” (CEW-CA) which is managed by a UK based Regional Climate Adviser and other members of the Climate Team. The Climate Policy and Programme Manager in Dushanbe will be the climate lead for Tajikistan.
Main purpose of the role:
- Covering climate, environment, energy and water issues for CADPT and BE Dushanbe – sometimes to very tight deadlines.
- Providing programme management advice on the CEW-CA and CASA 1000 programmes such as risk management and compliance with FCDO Programme Operating Framework (PrOF) rules. And ensuring knowledge management systems are updated and information is shared across teams.
- Building strong working level networks with external partners, ministries and development partners; engaging on key climate/governance related issues in an evolving landscape.
- Supporting diplomacy outcomes, e.g. on the Conference of the Parties (COP) and wider lobbying priorities working with the Regional Climate Adviser and Climate Team. Following political developments and identifying governance opportunities and constraints that deliver on the UK’s climate ambition.
- Working in a team.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Climate Policy and Programme Manager will be the climate lead for Tajikistan and will have the following responsibilities:
CADPT (60%):
- Support the priorities set by the Regional Climate Adviser who is the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for both the Climate, Energy and Water Security for Central Asia (CEW-CA) and Central Asia South Asia 1000 (CASA 1000) programmes.
- Help to deliver CEW-CA by working with the Climate Team and the implementing partners. And work closely with the Programme Responsible Owner (PRO) to support the programme management of CEW-CA.
- To be the PRO for CASA 1000 and update senior colleagues regularly on progress.
- Liaise and build strong partnerships and relationships with working level contacts in the relevant government, civil society, business and development partners and participating in events.
- Work with the British Embassy’s Communications Officer to increase public awareness of FCDO climate programmes.
British Embassy (BE) Dushanbe (30%):
- Brief the Ambassador and other embassy colleagues on climate issues in Tajikistan and across the region, linking these to UK objectives.
- Organise and prepare high-level and Ministerial meetings on climate in support of Embassy objectives.
- Build relationships with relevant UK government departments and support activities, projects and programming that delivers the UK’s climate objectives in Central Asia and Tajikistan.
- Be the campaign lead for the climate goal in BE Dushanbe’s Country Business Plan.
- Support climate and governance related events, and incoming CADPT visits.
Misc (10%):
- Continue professional development and expand technical and other relevant skills.
- There will be opportunities for travel in the region.
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Our ideal candidate shows:
- fluency at C1 level in English and Russian according to the CEFR Framework*
- At least five years of experience working on development and climate programmes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills, with high attention to detail.
- A self-starter that can work well individually and be willing to help the team get the job done.
- Flexible, reliable ‘can-do’ attitude
- IT-literate specifically in Microsoft Office
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Nice to have:
- Proficient knowledge of the Tajik language.
- Knowledge and experience of working with FCDO’s PrOF rules and its internal programme management tools such as AMP.
- Experience working in an international, multicultural team.
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
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5 November 2025
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Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
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Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
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35 (Net)
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Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
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Tajikistan
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Dushanbe
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British Embassy
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USD
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2003.30
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monthly
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5 January 2026
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This is a 12–month full-time, fixed-term position with possibility of renewal (35 hours net per week).
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a professional background check and security clearance.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Tajikistan. The British Embassy does not sponsor applications for work permits.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Dushanbe are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Visa/Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Tajikistan and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
The British Embassy Dushanbe is committed to supporting the Learning and Development of all Staff, through a mix of formal training and on the job learning.
You will be expected to complete a programme of induction training, including courses relevant to your role. Beyond this, you will have access to the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office’s International Academy, as well as local and regional development opportunities.
Working patterns:
Flexible working can be considered. Occasionally, this role may require you to travel or work outside normal working hours. The Embassy operates an informal flexible working arrangement where you can, in agreement with your line manager, take time off in lieu.
Whilst not extensive or regular, there will be opportunities to travel to other countries in Central Asia and the United Kingdom. A willingness and ability to travel, with good notice and on mutual agreement, is welcomed.
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Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
Please note: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages*: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information, please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
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