The Municipality of Kumanovo is looking for four experts to support the preparation of its Climate Resilience Strategy, Action Plan and Investment Plan under the Pathways2Resilience project “Building Climate Readiness in Kumanovo.”
The work will focus primarily on floods and stormwater management, while also addressing drought and water scarcity as connected climate risks. It will build on existing analyses, plans and technical documentation rather than repeat work already completed.
Open positions
1. Climate Analysis and Climate Scenarios Expert
The expert will analyse historical climate trends and future climate scenarios for Kumanovo, with a focus on temperature, precipitation, extreme rainfall, drought and related risks. The findings will provide the climate evidence base for the technical analysis, Strategy and Action Plan.
Requirements: Relevant university degree and at least 10 years of professional experience in climate data analysis, climate change and/or climate modelling and scenarios. Experience with climate projections, extreme rainfall and drought is required.
Engagement: 5 months, up to 20 working days.
2. Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics and Hydrotechnical Expert
The expert will review existing flood, erosion and technical documentation and analyse river, torrential and urban flood risks, stormwater drainage, river channels, retention capacity and water resources. The work will also include identifying technical requirements and developing options for priority measures and investments.
Requirements: Graduate civil engineer, with design and review licence or equivalent professional experience where applicable, and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Experience with flood risk assessment, hydrological and/or hydraulic modelling and technical documentation is required.
Engagement: 8 months, up to 60 working days.
3. Lead Expert for Climate Resilience Planning and Adaptation Pathways
The expert will lead the preparation of the Climate Resilience Strategy and Action Plan, integrating the climate and technical analyses into adaptation pathways, priorities and concrete measures. The role also includes coordinating the expert team and supporting consultations with the Municipality and relevant stakeholders.
Requirements: Relevant university degree and at least 7 years of experience in strategic and/or action planning related to climate adaptation, climate resilience, disaster risk management, water, environment or related areas. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary processes is required.
Engagement: 8 months, up to 60 working days.
4. Expert for Investment and Financial Planning of Climate and Infrastructure Projects
The expert will prepare the Climate Resilience Investment Plan, assess investment needs and costs, identify financing options and analyse financial and economic feasibility.
The role also includes preparing up to 10 short investment concept notes for priority measures that can support future communication with donors, financial institutions and investment programmes.
Requirements: University degree in economics, finance, investment, infrastructure planning, public finance or a related field, with at least 7 years of relevant experience in financial and economic analysis of infrastructure, water, climate or environmental projects.
Engagement: 6 months, up to 26 working days.
Detailed information about each position, required qualifications, eligibility conditions and the procedure for submitting an offer is available in the official procurement notice and tender documentation:
🔗 Link to the official procurement notice: https://e-nabavki.gov.mk/PublicAccess/home.aspx#/dossie/e5a71261-896c-4860-966e-5ed1a9d5e485/14
Deadline: 2 November 2026, 09:00 am.
One person may apply for up to two positions, provided they meet the qualifications for each.
The “Building Climate Readiness in Kumanovo” – Pathways2Resilience project is funded by Climate KIC and implemented by the Municipality of Kumanovo in partnership with SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab Skopje.
