National MEP Engineer – Tajikistan

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

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an experienced National MEP Engineer for an upcoming tourism sector development assignment in Tajikistan, supported by the Asian Development Bank. The initiative focuses on preparing priority tourism investments, conducting feasibility studies, and delivering detailed engineering designs for sustainable destination infrastructure.

The National MEP Engineer will play a vital role in designing, reviewing, and integrating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for various public and tourism-related facilities, ensuring full compliance with national standards, local codes, and modern energy-efficiency principles suited to the local climate.

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 engineering and technical design teams in developing comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure plans.
• Ensure all MEP designs align with national regulatory frameworks, building codes, and local permitting requirements in Tajikistan.
• Collaborate closely with international specialists to integrate building services into architectural and civil designs for tourism facilities.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, technical specifications, and cost estimations for proposed capital investments.

Scope of work

• Contribute to preliminary technical analyses and engineering scoping for candidate tourism projects.
• Support the preparation of detailed engineering design packages, technical specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Assess existing utility connections and off-grid infrastructure needs in project regions.
• Ensure climate-resilient and energy-efficient building services solutions are incorporated into facility designs.
• Coordinate with local authorities and utility providers to secure necessary technical approvals and permits.

Your role as National MEP Engineer

• Design and evaluate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for project buildings.
• Ensure that all MEP installations comply with national codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Prepare technical specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for MEP works to feed into bidding documents.
• Review contractor submittals and provide technical inputs during the preparation of feasibility studies and detailed designs.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and technical coordination meetings with stakeholders and design team members.
• Assist in identifying off-grid solutions and sustainable utility management systems for remote tourism destinations.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years in building services, national codes and permitting
• Languages: Tajik and Russian
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous experience working on donor-funded infrastructure or tourism development projects.
• Familiarity with sustainable, energy-efficient, and cold-climate building services design.

A seasoned National MEP Engineer with over 8 years of building services experience in Tajikistan, possessing deep familiarity with local engineering codes, permitting procedures, and sustainable infrastructure design for public facilities.

Assignment details

• Location: Tajikistan
• Financed by: Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1
• Expected input: 5 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.