SKILLS SEARCH Tajikistan Rangeland/Pastureland Specialist Dushanbe, Tajikistan March, 2024 Management and Engineering Technologies, Inc. (METI), a close partner of the US Forest Service (USFS), may require the services of a Tajikistan Country Coordinator to support the development and implementation of the "Strengthening Natural Resource Management Capacity in Tajikistan" program. This program is funded by USAID/Tajikistan and aims to strengthen institutional capacity in natural resource management, combat land degradation, promote watershed health and conservation, protect food security, and support ecosystem adaptation and resilience. Position Description: Working closely with the USFS/IP Program Manager based in Washington, DC, and METI, the Tajikistan Rangeland/Pastureland Specialist will liaise with the Tajik Forestry Agency (TFA), Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), GoT officials, and other stakeholders to identify, prioritize, develop, and implement technical cooperation activities. The Specialist will ensure effective implementation of technical activities and recommend necessary adjustments as needed. The Tajikistan Rangeland/Pastureland Specialist would support the program in capacities such as, but not limited to, the following: Identify and coordinate with relevant GoT agencies, CBOs, CSOs, NGOs, and international organizations to ensure synergies among these efforts. Work with USFS/IP country-based staff to ensure strong communication and integrate GoT priorities into the program. Provide assistance on technical components of program development and implementation. Facilitate program development and work planning processes. Document the key steps involved in program implementation. Meet with USAID and other relevant US Embassy partners to report on program status. Prepare monthly progress reports and additional reporting as needed. Provide technical training and consultative support to in-country partners. Qualifications: A minimum of three to five years of experience in project implementation and partnership development in Tajikistan, preferably in rangeland/pastureland management. Minimum of Bachelor's degree, preferably in the natural resources field. Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder partnerships. Ability to work effectively without day-to-day supervision. Ability to work in a dynamic environment with various stakeholders. Willingness to learn new approaches and methodologies. Deep understanding of Tajikistan culture. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience working with GoT agencies, strongly preferred. Experience implementing U.S. Government funded activities, strongly preferred. Required computer proficiencies: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet. Language skills: Professional proficiency in spoken and written English, Tajik, and Russian. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION Issuance Date: 25 March 2024 Application Closing Date: 15 April 2024 Number of Positions: 01 (One) Position Title: Rangeland/Pastureland Specialist Level of Efforts: Full Time Salary: Relevant to the technical skill level of the position but may be adjusted for additional experience and skills. Period of Performance: Initially 1 Year; with the possibility of extension Base Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan Expected Starting Date: 29 April 2024 Qualified individuals should apply at: https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/j/78828131 Close of business: April 15, 2024 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot respond to all applicants and therefore only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. J-18808-Ljbffr
