National Ecologist – Tajikistan

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

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for a tourism development initiative in Tajikistan supported by the Asian Development Bank. The assignment focuses on advancing sustainable tourism investments, driving regional destination planning, and preparing comprehensive feasibility studies and engineering designs.

To strengthen our team for this prospective project, we are currently seeking a qualified National Ecologist. The expert will provide localized ecological expertise, conduct field investigations, and ensure that environmental standards and safeguard frameworks are properly integrated into the project planning and design phases.

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 preliminary scoping and strategic environmental assessments for candidate tourism projects.
• Conduct rigorous field ecology assessments in project target regions.
• Ensure compliance with national environmental regulations and international safeguard frameworks.
• Contribute to the preparation of environmental due diligence reports and management plans.

Scope of work

• Conducting field ecology surveys and baseline data collection in project areas.
• Assessing potential environmental and ecological impacts of proposed tourism infrastructure and master plans.
• Supporting environmental and social risk screening in line with applicable standards.
• Contributing to the preparation of environmental due diligence documentation and management frameworks.
• Collaborating with international safeguard specialists and local authorities during field missions.

Your role as National Ecologist

• Execute field ecology surveys, flora and fauna assessments, and habitat evaluations across designated project sites.
• Analyze ecological data to identify sensitive habitats, protected areas, and biodiversity risks associated with planned investments.
• Contribute to environmental scoping and impact screening reports in accordance with donor and national standards.
• Assist in drafting mitigation measures, environmental management plans, and monitoring protocols for civil works.
• Coordinate with national and local environmental regulatory bodies and stakeholders to gather baseline information.
• Support international safeguard experts by providing localized ecological insights and technical inputs for project documents.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Ecology or Biology
• 6–8 years in field ecology
• Languages: Tajik and Russian
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous experience working on projects funded by international financial institutions or multilateral development banks.
• Experience in tourism development or infrastructure projects situated in mountainous or ecologically sensitive terrain.

An experienced field ecologist with 6 to 8 years of background in ecological surveys and environmental assessments in Tajikistan, fluent in Tajik and Russian.

Assignment details

• Location: Tajikistan
• Financed by: Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1
• Expected input: 3 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.