Topographic Survey Team – Tajikistan

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

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming tourism development initiative in Tajikistan, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project aims to identify priority tourism investments, drive policy reforms, and strengthen institutional capacity to enhance the country's profile as a sustainable destination.

To support the detailed engineering design and feasibility studies for prioritized investments, we are seeking an expert Topographic Survey Team. The team will provide precise spatial data and mapping outputs essential for infrastructure planning and civil engineering designs in the designated project regions.

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

• Execute comprehensive topographic surveys across targeted project sites to support detailed engineering design.
• Deliver high-precision spatial data utilizing advanced surveying equipment.
• Ensure seamless integration of survey deliverables with CAD and GIS platforms for multidisciplinary design teams.

Scope of work

• Conduct ground surveys using Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and total stations in challenging terrain.
• Establish primary and secondary control networks tied to national geodetic datums.
• Process raw survey data to generate accurate digital elevation models (DEMs) and contour maps.
• Prepare detailed site plans, cross-sections, and profile drawings for infrastructure components.
• Collaborate closely with civil, geotechnical, and architectural teams to verify site conditions.

Your role as Topographic Survey Team

• Perform field data collection using GNSS receivers and total stations following international and national standards.
• Process and validate all field survey measurements to ensure high accuracy and reliability.
• Generate professional CAD drawings and GIS-compatible spatial deliverables for engineering teams.
• Identify and record any site constraints, topographical anomalies, or utility alignments during field operations.
• Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and safe operation of all surveying instruments.

Requirements

• Education: Licensed surveyors
• Experience with GNSS/total station and CAD+GIS deliverables
• Languages: Tajik and Russian

Desirable

• Experience working on international financing institution (IFI) or donor-funded projects.
• Familiarity with the geographic and topographic conditions of Central Asia.

The ideal candidate is a licensed surveying professional with extensive experience in GNSS and total station operations, capable of delivering precise CAD and GIS datasets for complex infrastructure designs in mountainous terrain.

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.