Earth Observation, Hydrometeorology, Capacity Building, and Scale-up Expert (IE3) – Tajikistan

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Earth Observation, Hydrometeorology, Capacity Building, and Scale-up Expert (IE3) for a consultancy assignment financed by United Nations Secretariat in Tajikistan.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for a technical assistance initiative in Tajikistan funded by the United Nations Secretariat. The project aims to enhance the country's climate resilience by developing an advanced climate data management system that integrates modern analytical tools with environmental observations. We are seeking an expert for the role of Earth Observation, Hydrometeorology, Capacity Building, and Scale-up Expert (IE3) to contribute to this impactful assignment.

The selected expert will play a critical role in bridging satellite data applications with ground-based networks to improve high-resolution data management. Working alongside national institutions and international stakeholders in Tajikistan, the expert will support pilot implementation, deliver technical training, and help formulate a national scale-up roadmap to ensure the long-term sustainability of the climate information platform.

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 regional target area.
• 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 focusing on data quality control, anomaly detection, and automated data processing.
• Deliver capacity building and training programs 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 Earth Observation, Hydrometeorology, Capacity Building, and Scale-up Expert (IE3)

• Lead the integration of satellite Earth Observation datasets with ground-based hydrometeorological observations.
• Provide technical expertise in remote sensing, meteorology, and hydrology to support data quality frameworks.
• Design and deliver targeted capacity building and training activities for national stakeholders and partner institutions.
• Contribute to the development of the national scale-up roadmap and long-term sustainability strategy for the platform.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members, including data scientists, IT specialists, and local experts.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement workshops and consultations with key beneficiaries and institutional partners.

Requirements

• Education: Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Remote Sensing, Meteorology, Hydrology, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, or related field. Bachelor's accepted with at least 9 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Earth Observation applications, hydrometeorological systems, or climate information services
• Demonstrated experience integrating satellite datasets with ground-based observations
• Languages: Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working on climate information services or environmental projects in Central Asia.
• Familiarity with United Nations or international donor-funded technical assistance projects.

An experienced hydrometeorology and remote sensing specialist with a proven track record of integrating satellite observations with ground-based data and delivering capacity-building programs in developing countries.

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.