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 topreparation 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 tomonitoring, 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 ininternational 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

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