Chief Technical Specialist
Quick answer
UNDP is hiring an in-office Senior Chief Technical Specialist in Istanbul to lead urban resilience and disaster risk reduction initiatives across Central Asia.
- Role
- Chief Technical Specialist
- Organization
- UNDP
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey (Istanbul Regional Hub)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Chief Technical Specialist (CTS) will provide strategic leadership and high-level technical guidance for UNDP’s urban resilience and disaster risk reduction portfolio in Central Asia. The role involves overseeing regional projects, facilitating coordination between governments and partners, and implementing innovative approaches to climate adaptation and earthquake preparedness. The incumbent will work closely with project managers to ensure quality, coherence, and the integration of best practices across multiple country-level initiatives.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic technical leadership for urban resilience and disaster risk reduction portfolios.
- Establish and strengthen regional collaborative mechanisms for disaster coordination.
- Advise on innovative climate adaptation and earthquake preparedness measures.
- Coordinate with national governments, regional institutions, and partners to ensure project alignment.
- Provide technical direction to project teams to ensure high-quality delivery and impact.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Development, Urban Planning, Disaster Resilience, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in project management related to urban resilience or disaster risk reduction.
- Deep subject-matter expertise in seismic risk, climate adaptation, and disaster policy.
- Fluency in English and Russian is required.
- Proven track record in regional mechanism-building and managing multidisciplinary teams.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this role is office-based at the UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub.
What are the core language requirements?
Candidates must be fluent in both English and Russian to be considered for this role.
What level of experience is required?
The role requires at least 5 years of experience with a Master's degree or 7 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Does UNDP charge an application fee?
No, UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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