National Solid Waste Management Specialist – Tajikistan

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

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming sustainable tourism development initiative in Tajikistan, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The overarching assignment focuses on preparing robust feasibility studies, detailed engineering designs, and comprehensive due diligence packages to prioritize and advance high-impact regional tourism investments.

To strengthen our technical team for this exciting prospective assignment, we are seeking a qualified National Solid Waste Management Specialist. The expert will play a critical role in addressing infrastructure and environmental needs associated with rural and mountain-based tourism destinations, ensuring that waste management solutions align with international standards and national requirements.

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 preliminary scoping and prioritization of regional tourism investment projects.
• Evaluate solid waste management challenges and infrastructure needs in rural and mountain environments.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, technical specifications, and detailed engineering designs.
• Ensure alignment with international financial institution standards and local regulatory frameworks.

Scope of work

• Participate in situation assessments and preliminary scoping missions for candidate tourism destinations.
• Evaluate existing solid waste management practices, capacities, and infrastructure gaps in project areas.
• Identify capital investment requirements for sustainable waste management linked to tourism development plans.
• Support the preparation of feasibility studies, technical reports, and due diligence documentation.
• Contribute to environmental and social scoping, risk screening, and mitigation planning.
• Coordinate with national authorities, local stakeholders, and international specialists.

Your role as National Solid Waste Management Specialist

• Assess current solid waste generation, collection, treatment, and disposal systems in target rural and mountainous regions.
• Design appropriate, sustainable solid waste management solutions tailored to remote or fragile tourism environments.
• Prepare technical specifications, bills of quantities (BoQs), and cost estimates for proposed waste management infrastructure.
• Integrate solid waste management considerations into broader feasibility studies and master planning deliverables.
• Collaborate with environmental and engineering teams to ensure compliance with donor safeguards and national standards.
• Contribute to bidding documents and procurement packages for infrastructure components.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations and technical missions as required.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Environmental Engineering or SWM
• 8+ years in rural/mountain solid waste management
• Languages: Tajik and Russian
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working on international development or donor-funded projects, particularly with the Asian Development Bank.
• Familiarity with sustainable tourism infrastructure requirements in fragile ecosystems.

An experienced environmental or solid waste management professional with a strong background in rural and mountain infrastructure projects, skilled in preparing technical specifications and BoQs for donor-funded initiatives.

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.