Transport Economist

About the role

We are looking for a Transport Economist to support a donor‑funded road transport decarbonisation initiative across Central Asia. The role will involve developing a comprehensive Road Transport Climate Strategy and Action Plan for the participating countries.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse current road transport systems and emissions in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
• Develop policy recommendations and climate‑aligned strategies for decarbonising road transport.
• Prepare a detailed Action Plan, including implementation timelines and monitoring frameworks.
• Coordinate with client and donor representatives to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Provide capacity‑building support to local institutions on transport economics and climate policy.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in transport economics, climate policy or related fields.
• Proven experience with donor‑funded transport or infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to produce high‑quality strategic documents.
• Fluent in English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Contract position up to 4 months.
• Opportunity to work on a high‑impact climate strategy project.