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Tajikistan Rangeland Specialist

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Washington, Washington, D.C., United States METI Full time
Job Title: Tajikistan Rangeland/Pastureland Specialist

Management and Engineering Technologies, Inc. (METI) is seeking a highly skilled Tajikistan Rangeland/Pastureland Specialist to support the development and implementation of the "Strengthening Natural Resource Management Capacity in Tajikistan" program.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will play a central role in liaising with the Tajik Forestry Agency (TFA), identifying, prioritizing, developing, and implementing technical cooperation activities. The Specialist will ensure effective implementation of the technical activities in the program and recommend necessary adjustments as needed.

Responsibilities:
  • Identify and coordinate with relevant GoT agencies, including GoT partners, CBOs, CSOs, NGOs, and international organizations to ensure synergies among these efforts and incorporate lessons learned from previous efforts into the program's design;
  • Work together with USFS/IP country-based staff to ensure strong communication and liaise with relevant GoT officials to ensure government counterparts' priorities are integrated into the program development and implementation;
  • Provide assistance on technical components of program development and implementation, in close coordination with USFS/IP country-based staff and the USFS/IP Program Manager;
  • Facilitate program development and work planning processes in close collaboration with USFS/IP country-based staff and DC-based Program Manager, including providing inputs to ensure the design of USFS programming takes into account political and cultural aspects that are unique to the Tajikistan context;
  • Document the key steps involved in program implementation, particularly in any Train-the-Trainers processes so that future training-of-the-trainer cycles can draw upon the processes and resources utilized by USFS;
  • Meet with USAID and other relevant US Embassy partners to report on program status;
  • Prepare monthly progress reports, activity reports, and additional reporting as needed;
  • Provide technical training and consultative support to in-country partners.
Requirements:
  • A minimum of three to five years of experience in project implementation and partnership development in Tajikistan, preferably in rangeland/pastureland management, or related environmental and natural resource sectors;
  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree, preferably in the natural resources field;
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, engaging in consultative work planning, and coordinating activities and meetings;
  • Ability to work effectively without day-to-day supervision;
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment with GoT and US Government agencies, international donors, NGOs, community groups, and other 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 and maintaining compliance with US Government regulations strongly preferred;
  • Required computer proficiencies: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet;
  • Language skills: Professional proficiency in spoken and written English, Tajik, and Russian.
How to Apply:

Qualified individuals should apply at: https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/j/78828131

Closing date: April 15, 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.