National Experts Hydrometeorology and Climate Data Expert (NE1) – Tajikistan

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National Experts Hydrometeorology and Climate Data Expert (NE1) for a consultancy assignment financed by United Nations Secretariat in Tajikistan.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for a technical assistance assignment commissioned by the United Nations Secretariat in Tajikistan. The overarching initiative aims to enhance the country's climate resilience by developing and piloting an innovative, 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 this pivotal project, we are seeking a qualified National Expert in Hydrometeorology and Climate Data (NE1). This national position will play a critical role in bridging local institutional contexts with advanced technological frameworks, contributing to enhanced data accuracy, institutional strengthening, and long-term climate resilience across the country.

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 localized pilot project.
• Deliver targeted capacity building, institutional strengthening, and support the formulation of a national scale-up roadmap.

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 programs for relevant national institutions and stakeholders.
• Formulate a national scale-up roadmap and sustainability strategy for operationalizing the climate data management platform.

Your role as National Experts Hydrometeorology and Climate Data Expert (NE1)

• Provide localized technical expertise in hydrometeorology and climate data management to support project activities.
• Facilitate coordination and collaboration with key national environmental and hydrometeorological institutions in Tajikistan.
• Assist in gathering, harmonizing, and integrating ground-based observational data with multi-source datasets.
• Support the implementation of the pilot project activities and AI-enabled data quality control initiatives.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of capacity-building initiatives and training workshops for local stakeholders.
• Assist international experts in navigating local institutional frameworks, data landscapes, and operational environments.

Requirements

• Education: University degree (Bachelor's or higher) in Meteorology, Hydrology, Climate Science, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Languages: Fluency in Tajik and/or Russian, with working knowledge of English
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Tajikistan's hydrometeorological or environmental sector, preferably with the Agency for Hydrometeorology or related institutions
• Prior experience working on international development or technical assistance projects funded by UN agencies.
• Familiarity with modern climate data management systems and automated data processing workflows.

An experienced hydrometeorology professional with deep roots in Tajikistan's environmental sector, possessing strong local institutional knowledge and bilingual communication skills in Tajik/Russian and English.

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.