Project Management Specialist RH Almaty

Project Management Specialist RH Almaty | IsDB - Islamic Development Bank

Project Management Specialist RH Almaty

IsDB - Islamic Development Bank Almaty National P3 level Speaks English, Russian

Application deadline: March 29, 2026

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Summary by Impactpool

The Project Management Specialist at the Islamic Development Bank in Almaty will oversee technical-assistance operations and manage development projects to support economic growth in member and non-member countries. The role involves coordinating project implementation, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with bank policies. The specialist will also contribute to project appraisal, closure, and knowledge management by documenting lessons learned. This position requires strong project management skills and effective communication with various stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Economics or related fields

Minimum 5 years of experience in project management

English and Russian language proficiency

Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) desirable

Strong project management and people management skills

Quality management and results orientation

Time and resource management abilities

Problem-solving skills

IT skills, especially in project management

Title: 

Project Management Specialist RH Almaty

Requisition ID: 

5797

OVERVIEW

Business Unit: Operations Complex

Department: Regional Hub Almaty

Country: Kazakhstan

Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan

Job Grade: P3

Contract Type: Fixed Term

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Responsible for day-to-day communication, monitoring and implementation support to the project management units and executing agencies; supervision of project contract management and resources; preparation of implementation reports to the bank management, and proactive mitigation of project implementation issues. In addition, provide support in project preparation and appraisal, portfolio quality review, procurement review, and disbursement processes. Contribute to knowledge management agenda by identifying lessons learned from the projects.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project Appraisal:

• Provide technical and professional support to the Operations Team Leader or lead when assigned, the pipeline development and preparation of project appraisals and comprehensive due diligence of the technical, financial, procurement, institutional, economic, social and environmental aspects of the project proposals ensuring the same are in line with the operations manual and applicable policies/procedures of the Bank.

• Liaise with the respective Sector Teams in CPO to further refine and enhance the project appraisal documents prior to submission for the Board approval.

Project Implementation and Monitoring:

• Coordinate with the respective Operations Team Leader, in all aspects of the project implementation to ensure projects are completed as per the project charter/plan.

• Lead the preparation of periodic project implementation assessment and support reports for each project under the portfolio to ensure implementation issues and proposed actions are documented as a reference and for smooth execution.

• Maintain adequate, up-to-date, and accurate project information and key records in the bank’s operations management system.

• Assess implementation progress of Bank’s approved operations and provide feedback/recommendations on bank’s position to relevant authorities/stakeholders.

• Contribute to maintenance of project implementation plans to ensure ongoing monitoring of project progress, pro-active identification of issues, recommendation and implementation of action plans to resolve issues promptly.

• Review implementation quality and progress of Bank’s approved operations and provide recommendations for improvements to the relevant authorities/stakeholders.

• Provide inputs to the Procurement and Financial Management staff to ensure procurement of materials and disbursal of funds for the projects are in line with the policies of the Bank.

• Monitor contracts and financial management activities of the projects and provide recommendations on bank’s position to relevant authorities/stakeholders.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project Closure and Review:

• Provide inputs to the Task Team Leader or lead as assigned in the development of project completion reports, at the completion of each project

• Compile inputs for the Sectoral Teams in CPO ensuring lessons learnt during the project implementation are recorded as reference for the future projects.

General Project Management:

• Provide inputs to Operations Team Leader during the operational cycle of the projects to ensure necessary operational policies and procedures are followed and improvements suggested are being implemented.

• Support Operations Team Leader in engaging external expertise according to the bank’s procurement policy, to complement internal resources, ensuring quality project due diligence, implementation and lessons mining.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Economics or related fields.

• Additional qualification or certification in Project Management lime PMP would be desirable.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the development sector with an MDB or an International NGO.

• Languages: English: Mandatory l Russian: Mandatory

 

SKILLS & NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE

• Project Management skills.

• People Management skills. 

• Quality Management.

• Results Orientation.

• Time and resource management. 

• Building Relationships

• Passion for Excellence

• Problem Solving skills

• Vendor Management

• Global Trends and Challenges in the specific sector.

• IT skills, especially in project management.

ABOUT APPLICATION PROCESS

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

Resume/CV

Copy of passport

Academic certificate

If you are currently an IsDB Regular staff applying for this role and get selected through the competitive selection process; your current contract type and other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications). In addition, the IsDB does not request information on applicants’ bank accounts. The IsDB declines all responsibility for the fraudulent publications of job posts or job offers in its name or, in general, for the fraudulent use of its name in any way whatsoever.

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Summary by Impactpool

The Project Management Specialist at the Islamic Development Bank in Almaty will oversee technical-assistance operations and manage development projects to support economic growth in member and non-member countries. The role involves coordinating project implementation, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with bank policies. The specialist will also contribute to project appraisal, closure, and knowledge management by documenting lessons learned. This position requires strong project management skills and effective communication with various stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Economics or related fields

Minimum 5 years of experience in project management

English and Russian language proficiency

Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) desirable

Strong project management and people management skills

Quality management and results orientation

Time and resource management abilities

Problem-solving skills

IT skills, especially in project management

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