Project Manager / Climate Data Systems and Digital Transformation Lead (IE1) – Tajikistan

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Project Manager / Climate Data Systems and Digital Transformation Lead (IE1) for a consultancy assignment financed by United Nations Secretariat in Tajikistan.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming technical assistance initiative funded by the United Nations Secretariat in Tajikistan. The project focuses on enhancing national climate resilience through an innovative, AI-enabled climate data management and quality control system that seamlessly integrates ground-based and satellite observations.

We are seeking an expert for the Project Manager / Climate Data Systems and Digital Transformation Lead (IE1) position to drive the successful implementation of this 15-month assignment. The ideal candidate will provide overall project leadership, coordinate multi-stakeholder technical assistance, and oversee the digital transformation of environmental information systems in Tajikistan.

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 targeted pilot project in the project region.
• Deliver comprehensive capacity building and institutional strengthening for national stakeholders.
• Formulate a national scale-up roadmap and sustainability strategy for operationalizing the platform.

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 Project Manager / Climate Data Systems and Digital Transformation Lead (IE1)

• Lead the overall management, coordination, and successful delivery of the technical assistance project.
• Manage relationships and engagement with government institutions, international organizations, and development partners.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the integrated climate data management framework.
• Coordinate technical inputs related to climate data systems and digital transformation of environmental information systems.
• Supervise pilot project activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and quality standards.
• Guide capacity building and institutional strengthening initiatives for national stakeholders.
• Oversee the formulation of the national scale-up roadmap and sustainability strategy.

Requirements

• Education: Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Climate Science, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or closely related field. Bachelor's accepted with at least 12 years of relevant professional experience
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in climate change adaptation, climate data systems, or digital transformation of environmental information systems, including experience in developing countries
• Demonstrated experience leading complex multi-stakeholder technical assistance projects involving government institutions, international organizations, and development partners
• Languages: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Desirable

• Prior professional experience in Central Asia or specifically within Tajikistan.
• Familiarity with United Nations operational procedures and reporting standards.

An experienced Project Manager and digital transformation expert with a strong background in climate data systems, a history of leading multi-stakeholder international development projects, and fluency in 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? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

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.