Senior Land Management / Rangeland Expert
20 hours ago
Madrid
pstrongSenior Land Management / Rangeland Expert /strong /ppbr /Por favor, lea detenidamente la información de esta oferta de empleo para entender exactamente qué se espera de los posibles candidatos.br / /ppstrongNTU International /strong is preparing a proposal for the strongEU-funded /strong project “strongEU Assistance for the Uzbekistan AgriFood Development Strategy 2020–2030 /strong”, 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. /ppThe 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. /ppstrongNTU International /strong 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. /ppbr / /ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong /pulliSupport development and implementation of sustainable land management and rangeland management strategies; br / /liliProvide technical assistance on soil conservation, pasture management, land restoration, and sustainable agricultural land use practices; br / /liliConduct assessments related to land degradation, desertification, soil fertility, and rangeland conditions; br / /liliSupport development of land management frameworks, operational guidelines, and resource management plans; br / /liliAdvise Ministries and public institutions on sustainable land governance, ecosystem management, and climate-resilient agricultural practices; br / /liliPromote integration of biodiversity protection, climate adaptation, and sustainable natural resource management into agricultural systems; br / /liliContribute to preparation of technical studies, land management assessments, policy recommendations, and restoration strategies; br / /liliCoordinate withMinistries, environmental agencies, research institutions, farmers’ organisations, and development partners; br / /liliDeliver workshops, technical training, and capacity-building activities related to land management and rangeland governance; br / /liliContribute to monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of land restoration and natural resource management initiatives. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongEducation /strong /pulliMaster’s degree in land management, agronomy, environmental sciences, natural resource management, rangeland management, or another relevant field. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongGeneral Professional Experience /strong /pulliMinimum 10 years of professional experience in land management, rangeland management, natural resource management, or environmental sustainability; br / /liliProven experience working on agricultural, environmental, or rural development projects in developing or transition economies; br / /liliExperience in international development cooperation and donor-funded programmes. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongSpecific Professional Experience /strong /pulliMinimum 7 years of experience in sustainable land management, rangeland governance, or ecosystem restoration initiatives; br / /liliDemonstrated experience with pasture management systems, soil conservation, land rehabilitation, or climate-resilient land use practices; br / /liliExperience related to desertification control, watershed management, biodiversity conservation, or sustainable agriculture is considered an advantage; br / /liliExperience supporting projects financed by the EU, World Bank, IFAD, FAO, UNDP, GEF, ADB, or other international financial institutions is considered a strong asset; br / /liliExperience working with Ministries, environmental agencies, land management authorities, or research institutions is considered an advantage; br / /liliExperience in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, or post-Soviet countries is considered an asset. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongLanguages /strong /pulliEnglish (C1 mandatory); br / /liliWorking knowledge of Russian is considered a strong asset. /li /ulpbr / /ppPlease note that inclusion in the expert pool does not guarantee immediate assignment. Experts will be contacted based on project requirements and matching qualifications. xhfqzwm Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. /p