Environmental & Social Safeguards Specialist (National) – Tajikistan

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Environmental & Social Safeguards Specialist (National) for a consultancy assignment financed by Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1 in Tajikistan.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking a qualified national Environmental & Social Safeguards Specialist for a prospective tourism sector development initiative in Tajikistan supported by the Asian Development者 Bank (ADB). The assignment focuses on advancing strategic tourism investments, preparing feasibility studies, detailed engineering designs, and comprehensive due diligence packages to catalyze sustainable regional growth.

The expert will play a critical role in ensuring that all proposed infrastructure and destination management interventions comply with national regulatory frameworks and international environmental and social safeguards standards. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and national authorities, the specialist will facilitate risk screening, impact assessments, and stakeholder engagement processes throughout the project lifecycle.

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

• Conduct robust environmental and social scoping and risk screening for candidate tourism development projects.
• Ensure full alignment of project activities with national environmental and social regulations as well as applicable international standards.
• Prepare comprehensive environmental and social due diligence documentation and management plans.
• Support meaningful stakeholder engagement and public consultation processes across target regions.

Scope of work

• Carry out preliminary environmental and social risk screenings for proposed regional tourism infrastructure and investments.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIA) and social due diligence in accordance with established safeguards frameworks.
• Prepare and implement stakeholder engagement plans, ensuring transparent communication with local communities and resident groups.
• Evaluate potential impacts on natural resources, local livelihoods, and community health and safety.
• Formulate mitigation measures, environmental management plans, and monitoring frameworks for project implementation.
• Collaborate with international experts to integrate safeguards requirements into feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs.
• Assist in securing necessary regulatory approvals and permits from relevant national authorities.

Your role as Environmental & Social Safeguards Specialist (National)

• Perform field-based environmental and social assessments across project sites in Tajikistan.
• Draft comprehensive environmental and social impact assessment reports and due diligence documentation aligned with donor requirements.
• Coordinate and lead stakeholder consultations, public hearings, and information-sharing sessions with local communities and government bodies.
• Review project designs and engineering plans to identify potential environmental risks and propose sustainable mitigation alternatives.
• Establish grievance redress mechanisms and ensure proper documentation and resolution of community concerns.
• Contribute safeguards inputs to project feasibility reports, investment memorandums, and loan fact-finding documentation.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in environmental or social sciences
• ≥8 years in EIA/ESIA under national regulations
• Languages: Tajik and Russian (English required for key personnel)
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous work experience on donor-funded infrastructure or tourism development projects in mountainous regions.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting social impact assessments and resettlement planning.

An experienced national safeguards professional with at least 8 years of EIA/ESIA expertise, deep familiarity with Tajik regulations, and fluency in Tajik and Russian.

Assignment details

• Location: Tajikistan
• Financed by: Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1
• Expected input: 4 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? This position requires a national of, or a professional based in, the project country.

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.