Data Systems and IT Specialist (NE2) – Tajikistan

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Data Systems and IT Specialist (NE2) for a consultancy assignment financed by United Nations Secretariat in Tajikistan.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking a qualified Data Systems and IT Specialist (NE2) for an upcoming technical assistance initiative in Tajikistan supported by the United Nations Secretariat. This project aims to enhance the country's climate resilience by developing and piloting an advanced climate data management and quality control system that integrates ground-based hydrometeorological observations with satellite Earth Observation and multi-source datasets.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, deploying, and maintaining the robust IT infrastructure and database management systems required for this innovative platform. Working closely with international experts and national stakeholders, the specialist will ensure seamless system integration and operational readiness throughout the pilot implementation in the Dushanbe region and subsequent national scale-up.

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

• Enhance Tajikistan's climate resilience through an AI-enabled climate data management and quality control system.
• Integrate ground-based and satellite observations to improve high-resolution data management.
• Establish an integrated data management framework and implement a pilot project in the Dushanbe region.
• Deliver capacity building, institutional strengthening, and formulate a national scale-up roadmap and sustainability strategy.

Scope of work

• Establish an integrated data management framework combining ground-based hydrometeorological observations with satellite Earth Observation and multi-source datasets.
• Implement a pilot project in the Dushanbe region focusing on AI-based data quality control, anomaly detection, and automated data processing.
• Deliver capacity building and training for relevant national institutions and stakeholders.
• Formulate a national scale-up roadmap and sustainability strategy for operationalizing the climate data management platform.

Your role as Data Systems and IT Specialist (NE2)

• Design, configure, and maintain robust database management systems and IT infrastructure for the climate data platform.
• Support the integration of ground-based hydrometeorological observations with satellite Earth Observation and multi-source datasets.
• Deploy and test system components required for AI-based data quality control, anomaly detection, and automated data processing during the pilot phase.
• Ensure secure and efficient data flows, storage, and retrieval mechanisms across all project modules.
• Collaborate with international and national experts to troubleshoot technical issues and optimize system performance.
• Assist in delivering technical training and capacity-building activities for relevant national institutions and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the drafting of technical documentation, system manuals, and inputs for the national scale-up roadmap.

Requirements

• Education: University degree (Bachelor's or higher) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in database management, data systems, IT infrastructure, or system deployment
• Languages: Fluency in Tajik and/or Russian, with working knowledge of English

Desirable

• Experience working with United Nations agencies or international development organizations.
• Familiarity with hydrometeorological data systems or environmental monitoring platforms in Central Asia.

An experienced IT and database professional with a strong background in data systems deployment and infrastructure management, eager to contribute technical expertise to a high-impact climate resilience initiative in Tajikistan.

Assignment details

• Location: Tajikistan
• Financed by: United Nations Secretariat
• Estimated duration: 15 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 United Nations Secretariat-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.