Landscape/Trail Designer – Tajikistan

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

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming tourism development consultancy initiative in Tajikistan, supported by the Asian Development Bank. The project aims to drive sustainable tourism growth by identifying priority investments, enhancing institutional capacities, and preparing robust feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs for destination infrastructure.

To support this initiative, we are seeking an expert Landscape/Trail Designer to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will contribute to creating integrated aesthetic and sustainability frameworks, shaping visitor experiences, and designing high-quality natural area pathways that align with international standards and local environmental contexts.

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 regional tourism investment projects.
• Develop comprehensive rural, urban, and landscape tourism master plans and tourist journey guidelines.
• Design sustainable trails and landscape interventions that harmonize with mountainous natural environments.
• Ensure infrastructure designs align with environmental safeguards and destination management objectives.

Scope of work

• Contribute to the preparation of feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs for tourism development packages.
• Develop integrated aesthetic and sustainability frameworks incorporating visual guidelines for tourist journeys.
• Identify, assess, and design capital investments required to support the overall destination vision.
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental, and heritage specialists to ensure cohesive master planning.
• Prepare technical specifications, bills of quantities, and bidding documents related to landscape and trail elements.

Your role as Landscape/Trail Designer

• Design and map out sustainable trails, outdoor recreation areas, and landscape architecture elements within target regions.
• Integrate natural and cultural landscape features into comprehensive tourism master plans and tourist journey manuals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to ensure trail designs comply with environmental, geotechnical, and social standards.
• Prepare detailed technical drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for landscape and trail infrastructure.
• Participate in field missions to assess site conditions, topography, and natural assets for recreation planning.
• Contribute to stakeholder consultations regarding visitor flow, aesthetic integration, and community-based land use.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Landscape Architecture or Outdoor Recreation
• 6–8 years in trails and natural areas
• Languages: Tajik and Russian

Desirable

• Experience working on international donor-funded projects, particularly with the Asian Development Bank.
• Previous professional experience in Central Asia or similar mountainous regions.

An experienced Landscape/Trail Designer with a strong background in planning and designing outdoor recreation spaces, natural trails, and tourism infrastructure in mountainous or sensitive environments.

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? 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.