Local Facilitator - Tajikistan

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Facilitator - Tajikistan for a consultancy assignment financed by United Nations Secretariat in Tajikistan.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for a United Nations Secretariat-backed technical assistance initiative in Tajikistan aimed at enhancing national climate resilience. The project focuses on developing and piloting an advanced AI-enabled climate data management and quality control system that seamlessly integrates ground-based hydrometeorological observations with satellite Earth Observation data.

To support the successful execution of field activities, logistical coordination, and stakeholder engagement across the country, we are seeking a qualified Local Facilitator for Tajikistan. This role is crucial for bridging international expertise with local institutions, ensuring smooth implementation of pilot activities in the region, and supporting capacity building and institutional strengthening initiatives.

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 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.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and coordinate local fieldwork activities.

Your role as Local Facilitator - Tajikistan

• Support on-the-ground project implementation and coordinate logistics for field activities in Tajikistan.
• Facilitate communication and engagement with local stakeholders, government counterparts, and national institutions.
• Assist international and national experts in organizing workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building events.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for stakeholder meetings and field data collection.
• Assist in navigating local administrative requirements and ensure smooth operational workflows.
• Contribute to local context analysis and reporting as required by the project team.

Requirements

• Relevant university degree in social sciences, communications, project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience in local facilitation, project coordination, or administrative support within Tajikistan.
• Strong knowledge of local institutional contexts and stakeholder engagement processes in the country.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Fluency in Tajik and/or Russian, with a working knowledge of English.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous experience working with United Nations agencies or international development organizations.
• Familiarity with environmental, climate change, or hydrometeorological sectors in Tajikistan.

An organized and communicative local professional with strong logistical experience in Tajikistan, capable of effectively facilitating stakeholder engagement and field operations for international development projects.

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? 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.