Senior Land Management / Rangeland Expert
NTU International is preparing a proposal for the EU-funded project “EU Assistance for the Uzbekistan AgriFood Development Strategy 2020–2030”, which aims to support the Government of Uzbekistan in the implementation of a sustainable, market-oriented, inclusive and climate-smart agri-food system. The project focuses on strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks, institutional capacities, and public sector governance in support of the Agri-Food Development Strategy 2020–2030.
The Technical Assistance will support sustainable land management, soil conservation, pasture management, and climate-resilient agricultural practices aimed at improving environmental sustainability and resilience in Uzbekistan’s rural areas.
NTU International is seeking a Senior Land Management / Rangeland Expert to support sustainable land management systems, rangeland governance, and natural resource management initiatives related to the agri-food sector in Uzbekistan.
Key Responsibilities
- Support development and implementation of sustainable land management and rangeland management strategies;
- Provide technical assistance on soil conservation, pasture management, land restoration, and sustainable agricultural land use practices;
- Conduct assessments related to land degradation, desertification, soil fertility, and rangeland conditions;
- Support development of land management frameworks, operational guidelines, and resource management plans;
- Advise Ministries and public institutions on sustainable land governance, ecosystem management, and climate-resilient agricultural practices;
- Promote integration of biodiversity protection, climate adaptation, and sustainable natural resource management into agricultural systems;
- Contribute to preparation of technical studies, land management assessments, policy recommendations, and restoration strategies;
- Coordinate with Ministries, environmental agencies, research institutions, farmers’ organisations, and development partners;
- Deliver workshops, technical training, and capacity-building activities related to land management and rangeland governance;
- Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of land restoration and natural resource management initiatives.
Education
- Master’s degree in land management, agronomy, environmental sciences, natural resource management, rangeland management, or another relevant field.
General Professional Experience
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in land management, rangeland management, natural resource management, or environmental sustainability;
- Proven experience working on agricultural, environmental, or rural development projects in developing or transition economies;
- Experience in international development cooperation and donor-funded programmes.
Specific Professional Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience in sustainable land management, rangeland governance, or ecosystem restoration initiatives;
- Demonstrated experience with pasture management systems, soil conservation, land rehabilitation, or climate-resilient land use practices;
- Experience related to desertification control, watershed management, biodiversity conservation, or sustainable agriculture is considered an advantage;
- Experience supporting projects financed by the EU, World Bank, IFAD, FAO, UNDP, GEF, ADB, or other international financial institutions is considered a strong asset;
- Experience working with Ministries, environmental agencies, land management authorities, or research institutions is considered an advantage;
- Experience in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, or post-Soviet countries is considered an asset.
Languages
- English (C1 mandatory);
- Working knowledge of Russian is considered a strong asset.
Please note that inclusion in the expert pool does not guarantee immediate assignment. Experts will be contacted based on project requirements and matching qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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