Social Safeguards & Resettlement Specialist – Tajikistan

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Social Safeguards & Resettlement Specialist for a consultancy assignment financed by Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1 in Tajikistan.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an exciting tourism sector development initiative in Tajikistan, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project focuses on driving sustainable tourism growth, enhancing institutional capacity, and preparing robust feasibility studies, detailed engineering designs, and due diligence packages for priority investments across targeted regions.

We are currently seeking a qualified Social Safeguards & Resettlement Specialist to join our international expert team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that all project activities comply with stringent international safeguard requirements, managing social risks, and overseeing resettlement planning for prospective infrastructure developments.

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.
• Conduct comprehensive social safeguards and resettlement due diligence in alignment with international standards.
• Ensure meaningful community and resident participation throughout the planning and implementation phases.

Scope of work

• Conduct environmental and social scoping and risk screening for candidate tourism projects in accordance with relevant safeguard frameworks.
• Prepare draft Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEPs) and facilitate structured community consultations.
• Complete full social and resettlement due diligence for selected priority project packages.
• Support fact-finding missions, stakeholder dialogues, and government approvals related to social and resettlement aspects.
• Contribute to the preparation of necessary documentation required for the Report and Recommendation of the President (RRP).

Your role as Social Safeguards & Resettlement Specialist

• Lead the social safeguards and resettlement assessments for the assigned tourism development projects in Tajikistan.
• Identify potential social impacts, land acquisition needs, and physical or economic displacement risks.
• Formulate mitigation measures, resettlement frameworks, and livelihood restoration plans in compliance with MDB standards.
• Collaborate closely with environmental specialists, national stakeholders, and the core planning team to integrate social considerations into detailed designs.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive technical reports, due diligence annexes, and safeguard documentation for submission to the donor and government authorities.

Requirements

• Education: Post-graduate degree in social sciences
• ≥12 years in MDB social safeguards
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Russian/Tajik an advantage)

Desirable

• Previous working experience in Tajikistan or similar mountainous developing economies.
• Direct involvement in tourism sector development or rural infrastructure projects funded by international financial institutions.

An experienced Social Safeguards & Resettlement Specialist with over 12 years of MDB compliance experience, eager to contribute to sustainable tourism infrastructure development in Tajikistan.

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? 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.