In September, experts from EY consulting practice and representatives of Center for Workforce Development presented a special web page at the electronic labor exchange portal Enbek.kz.

The platform with vacancies in the renewable energy sector (RES) will be available for job seekers and employers free of charge. Thanks to filtering by region, type of employment, level of education and other criteria, search for vacancies and selection of candidates are facilitated. The specialized page also contains general information about the program, excerpts from report on assessment of current state of the renewable energy sector and links to useful resources related to renewable energy. This initiative was implemented with support of the program of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Green Climate Fund in cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, being aimed at supporting renewable energy sector, as well as promoting gender equality in Kazakhstan.

Speaking about cooperation with CWD, Consulting Practice Manager Dilara Shurshenova noted that the launch of subsection dedicated to professions in renewable energy based on Enbek platform.kz will expand the reach of young people who can potentially be involved in this sector.

“Applicants, especially women and girls, will have the opportunity to see career prospects in the industry, get to know employers and will be able to adjust their professional path according to market requirements. A modern digital platform is not just a website for employment, but a platform for professional growth, expanding boundaries of opportunities for renewable energy specialists,” Dilara Shurshenova stressed.

Daulet Argandykov, President of “Center for Workforce Development” in turn, noted the timeliness of this initiative:

“\Ne are pleased to present to the public a specialized page on renewable energy sector in “new opportunities” section of the Electronic Labor Exchange. As noted in the Atlas of New Professions and Competencies, in the coming years Kazakhstan will need more and more specialists in this field. Professions related to design, production of components for renewable energy industry, as well as construction, maintenance and management will develop in the country. Development of the sector should proceed in sustainable and inclusive way, that we have tried to promote with this page.”

EY experts are planning to conduct information campaign among employers and applicants from enterprises of renewable energy sector and universities of the country for greater awareness and popularization of this platform. In the near future, it is also planned to launch a mentoring program, as well as on-the-job training program for students, announcement of “Woman in Renewable Energy” award and other events to support renewable energy sector and promote gender equality.

Development and support of renewable energy sector in Kazakhstan is part of the national strategic vision for more sustainable future of the country, which involves not only development of sector's technical capacities, but also promotion ofgender equality within it.

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