National Economist – Tajikistan

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

Aninver Development Partners is seeking a qualified National Economist for an upcoming consultancy assignment supporting tourism sector development in Tajikistan, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The initiative aims to identify priority tourism investments that catalyze sustainable growth nationwide while driving policy reforms and institutional capacity building.

The expert will play a critical role in conducting economic appraisals, cost-benefit analyses, and financial evaluations to support the prioritization and feasibility assessment of regional tourism infrastructure projects. Working closely with international specialists and national authorities, the National Economist will ensure robust economic validation aligned with international financial institution standards.

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 rigorous economic appraisals and cost-benefit analyses for proposed regional tourism infrastructure and capital investments.
• Support the preliminary scoping, project prioritization, and feasibility studies for candidate tourism development packages.
• Ensure economic evaluations comply with the methodological requirements of the Asian Development Bank and national guidelines.
• Collaborate with international financial analysts and sector experts to integrate comprehensive economic data into project documentation.

Scope of work

• Contribute to the economic and financial analysis components of feasibility studies for proposed investment projects in target regions.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis (CBA), economic internal rate of return (EIRR) calculations, and sensitivity analyses for prioritized project components.
• Collect and analyze macroeconomic, financial, and market data relevant to tourism development and regional economic growth in Tajikistan.
• Support preliminary technical and commercial analyses necessary to underpin the project prioritization decisions.
• Assist in preparing inputs for the Report and Recommendation of the President (RRP) and associated due diligence annexes.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations, market sounding activities, and missions with the donor and government counterparts.

Your role as National Economist

• Execute economic evaluations, financial modeling, and cost-benefit analyses for tourism development interventions using advanced Excel tools.
• Assess the economic viability, risks, and distributional impacts of proposed capital investments and destination management plans.
• Prepare detailed economic analysis reports, working papers, and due diligence documentation required for project processing.
• Coordinate with national authorities, local stakeholders, and the multidisciplinary consulting team to gather necessary economic data and statistics.
• Contribute to the updating of feasibility studies for non-prioritized pipeline projects as required.
• Review and integrate national tariff structures, market rates, and pricing policies into project financial evaluations.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Economics
• 8+ years in project appraisal and cost-benefit analysis, strong Excel skills
• Languages: Tajik and Russian
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior professional experience working on donor-funded infrastructure or tourism development projects in Tajikistan or Central Asia.
• Demonstrated capability in assessing economic benefits related to natural assets, heritage, or tourism sectors.

An experienced National Economist with a strong background in cost-benefit analysis and project appraisal for international development projects, offering advanced Excel modeling skills and fluency in local languages.

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.