Civil / Structural Engineer – Tajikistan

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Civil / Structural Engineer for a consultancy assignment financed by Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1 in Tajikistan.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming tourism development assignment funded by the Asian Development Bank in Tajikistan. The initiative aims to catalyze sustainable tourism growth, enhance regional governance, and establish a robust infrastructure investment pipeline across key destination regions.

We are seeking an expert Civil / Structural Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing infrastructure components, preparing detailed engineering designs, and ensuring that all structural interventions withstand local environmental conditions and meet international financing institution standards.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Support the national customs authority and relevant agencies in infrastructure scoping and technical prioritization.
• Contribute to the strategic tourism assessments and preliminary technical analyses for candidate projects.
• Validate provisional infrastructure decisions through field investigations and technical evaluations.
• Prepare comprehensive feasibility studies, detailed engineering designs, and due diligence packages for prioritized capital investments.

Scope of work

• Identify, assess, and design capital investments required to support the destination vision and infrastructure master plan.
• Prepare detailed engineering design packages, supported by technical specifications, bills of quantities, and bidding documents.
• Conduct preliminary technical and commercial analyses necessary to support project prioritization decisions.
• Contribute to environmental and social scoping, risk screening, and mitigation planning in coordination with multidisciplinary specialists.
• Ensure infrastructure designs align with international financial institution standards and resilient cold-climate construction principles.

Your role as Civil / Structural Engineer

• Lead civil and structural engineering assessments for proposed tourism and public facilities in mountainous terrain.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, technical specifications, and bills of quantities for selected capital investments.
• Incorporate cold-climate and mountain-resilient engineering practices into all structural layouts and designs.
• Collaborate with safeguards, environmental, and architectural experts to ensure infrastructure designs comply with applicable standards.
• Prepare inputs for feasibility studies, investment appraisals, and procurement documentation.
• Participate in mission field visits to validate site conditions, assess constructability, and engage with local stakeholders.

Requirements

• Education: BSc in Civil or Structural Engineering
• ≥10 years in design/supervision, mountain and cold-climate infrastructure, IFI documents
• Languages: Proficiency in English

Desirable

• Previous working experience in Central Asia or similar transition economies.
• Experience in tourism infrastructure or public facility development.

A seasoned Civil / Structural Engineer with over 10 years of design and supervision experience in challenging mountainous and cold-climate environments, backed by a strong track record with international financing institution projects.

Assignment details

• Location: Tajikistan
• Financed by: Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1
• Expected input: 3 person-months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1-financed project in Tajikistan.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.