Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist – Tajikistan

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

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming tourism development and infrastructure initiative in Tajikistan, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project focuses on conducting strategic assessments, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering designs to prioritize and advance sustainable tourism investments in the country's unique mountainous regions.

We are currently seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful expert will provide critical technical inputs for infrastructure planning, ensuring that all geological and geotechnical risks are properly evaluated and mitigated for sustainable tourism assets.

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 preliminary scoping and prioritization of tourism infrastructure projects in mountainous regions of Tajikistan.
• Conduct comprehensive geotechnical investigations and site assessments for planned capital investments.
• Contribute to the preparation of feasibility studies, detailed engineering designs, and tender documents in alignment with international financial institution standards.

Scope of work

• Perform geological and geotechnical site evaluations in challenging mountainous terrain.
• Identify potential geological hazards, slope stability risks, and foundation conditions for proposed tourism infrastructure.
• Contribute to technical specifications, bills of quantities, and bidding documents for civil works.
• Collaborate with environmental and civil engineering specialists to integrate geotechnical findings into project designs.

Your role as Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist

• Plan and oversee geotechnical investigations, soil testing, and rock mechanics assessments for project sites.
• Evaluate sub-surface conditions and provide recommendations for foundation design, earthworks, and slope stabilization.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports and inputs for the detailed engineering design (DED) package.
• Review contractor bidding documents and technical specifications from a geotechnical perspective.
• Ensure all engineering geological analyses comply with international best practices and donor requirements.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Geology
• 10+ years in mountainous terrain, IFI DED/tender docs
• Languages: Proficiency in English

Desirable

• Prior working experience in Central Asia or similar high-altitude environments.
• Familiarity with Asian Development Bank operational and safeguard procedures.

An experienced Geotechnical Engineer with a robust background in assessing challenging mountainous terrains and delivering high-quality engineering designs for international development projects.

Assignment details

• Location: Tajikistan
• Financed by: Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1
• Expected input: 2 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.