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International Integrated Natural Resources Management ExpertEmployer FAO Uzbekistan |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 13.01.2025 - 27.01.2025 |
| Field of activity / position: |
Agriculture, irrigation / Master |
| Duties | This position holder will be based in and work for Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan Background: The Global Food Systems, Land-Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program (IP) aims to promote sustainable integrated landscapes and efficient food value chains at scale. This initiative targets the transformation of global food systems to become positive contributors to planetary health, biodiversity, and ecological function. The FOLUR Impact Program, supported by a significant financial commitment from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and co-financing partners, will be implemented across 27 countries with a focus on sustainable integrated landscapes and agricultural commodity value chains. Within this framework, Component 3 of the FOLUR Project in Uzbekistan addresses the "Conservation & Restoration of Natural Habitat." This component aims to enhance conservation and restoration of high nature value ecosystems/habitats within production landscapes, ultimately improving ecosystem services that support agriculture in an equitable and sustainable manner. Objective The International Integrated Natural Resources Management Expert will provide technical guidance and support to the FOLUR IP in Uzbekistan, with a focus on the conservation and restoration of natural habitats. The expert will play a key role in ensuring ecosystem services are enhanced, particularly in production landscapes, while supporting sustainable agriculture and improving biodiversity. The expert will work closely with national and local stakeholders, government agencies, and communities to meet the project's goals. Scope of Work: Assessment and Planning: o Conduct a comprehensive assessment of ecosystems and habitats in the target project areas. o Analyze the ecosystem services provided by these areas and identify priority zones for restoration. o Support the development of ILM plans and the Restoration Opportunity Assessment (ROAM) for degraded ecosystems. Technical Guidance on Ecosystem Restoration: o Provide expert input on sustainable ecosystem restoration techniques and processes, tailored to Uzbekistan's specific environmental and socio-economic context. o Develop and design training materials and curricula on topics such as species identification, seed collection, water harvesting, and ecosystem services restoration. o Support the establishment and capacity building of community-based nurseries for the multiplication of native species and plant varieties. o Ensure restoration activities align with ILM and Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) principles. Capacity Building and Training: o Train and mentor local teams (including youth and women) on restoration techniques, sustainable land management practices, and Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes. o Facilitate knowledge transfer through workshops, practical trainings, and field demonstrations. o Collaborate with government and community stakeholders to ensure ongoing management and maintenance of restored ecosystems. Development of Benefit-Sharing Models: o Identify and design gender-responsive, inclusive benefit-sharing models for the conservation and restoration of ecosystems. o Pilot benefit-sharing schemes (e.g., Assisted Natural Reforestation, Holistic Planned Grazing) with a minimum of 300 beneficiaries. o Provide technical support to link benefit-sharing schemes with PES and other funding mechanisms. Alternative Livelihoods and Economic Impact: o Identify and promote alternative livelihood options for communities engaged in activities threatening ecosystem health. o Work with local stakeholders to integrate economic indicators into ecosystem services restoration to enhance return on investment (ROI). o Facilitate the development of market-based solutions to ensure financial sustainability of restoration activities. Project Reporting and Knowledge Sharing: o Prepare technical reports and document project progress, including lessons learned and success stories. o Contribute to global and regional knowledge-sharing platforms, including publications in the WOCAT database. o Coordinate with global FOLUR partners to ensure alignment of objectives and exchange best practices. Collaboration with other Experts within the FOLUR Project: o Collaborates with Data Management Expert (M&E) responsible for Component 4 (monitoring and evaluation) to measure project impact. o Collaborates with Conservation Agriculture Experts (FFS/APFS/SLM facilitators) for training exercises, workshops, and support in logistics. o Collaborates with International Agriculture Policy Expert (wheat knowledge) for market trends and value chain development. o Collaborates with Knowledge Management Expert (Communications/Advocacy) for document and promote project results, to gather data, case studies, and outputs from different components for communication and advocacy purposes. o Collaborates with PES Ecosystem Restoration Expert for ecological restoration, monitoring and ecosystem services. o Collaborates with ILM Planning Experts for participatory planning. o If actual issues related to the effective achievement of project goals are identified, International Integrated Natural Resources Management Expert collaborates with all Experts of the FOLUR Project. The Expert will focus to Outputs 1.2.4. / 1.3.2. / 2.1.3. / 3.1.4. and will collaborate with other Outputs within the Project: Output 1.2.4.: Economic case for scaling-up at national and regional levels for integrated management of sustainable wheat production landscapes and ILM developed, tested, and adopted by the Task Force. Potential investment models showcasing economic and ecosystem service flows are published and shared with regional and global partners, with attention to gender and equal access to natural resources, financial services and markets. Output 1.3.2.: ILM plans using FAO Land Resources Planning Toolbox elaborated, consulted, and adopted by authorities in accordance with Land Code. Use FAO Land Resources Planning Toolbox together with land suitability analysis and project findings to develop draft plans that cover at least 50,000 ha and make recommendations for land-use based on bio-physical and socio-economic parameters, optimally for all 6 project districts, but at least for 4 project districts. Output 2.1.3.: Improved management of productive croplands to increase crop production (conservation agriculture, integrated soil nutrient management, improved wheat cultivars, subsurface drip irrigation system, integrated pest management, etc.) demonstrated. Using resources developed under Outputs 2.1.1 & 2.1.2, provide training and capacity building to a total of 3,800 people through a variety of organisations and training approaches, on the subjects listed under this output below. Demonstration of sustainable forestry and agroforestry management, taking into account climate change risks and opportunities. Output 3.1.4.: Degraded ecosystems/habitats of high nature value in target areas in production landscapes put under sustainable management and restored. Outline in a concise workplan for this output, including the mechanisms, human resources, materials and plant species and numbers needed to realise project target of 50,000 ha. Fill missing gaps using resources from other key outputs by having a coordinated approach and capacity of decision over exact services or products produced. Conduct at least one Restoration Opportunity Assessment (ROAM) using IUCN ROAM methodology to identify options suitable for the project areas near valuable and threatened ecosystems, including PAs and adjacent areas to support ecosystem integrity and ecological connectivity. Project activities and resources mobilised result in 50,000 ha of land being placed under one of the LDN response hierarchy of 'avoid, reduce and restore' through a variety of mechanisms, including PES, PPP and co-financing collaborations with existing projects and initiatives. Deliverables: 1. Comprehensive ecosystem assessment report, including recommendations for priority restoration areas. 2. Training curricula and materials for ecosystem restoration, including species identification, water harvesting, and SLM techniques. 3. Established nurseries for native species production with sustainable management plans. 4. Trained cohort of at least 300 individuals on ecosystem restoration and SLM techniques (50% women). 5. Two gender-responsive and inclusive benefit-sharing models piloted, benefitting at least 300 people. 6. Progress reports and publications, including contributions to WOCAT and other global databases. 7. Final project impact report, including ROI assessments and long-term sustainability recommendations. Timeline: within 80 days from the Effective Date of the Consultancy Agreement |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | Irrelevant |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | Uzbekistan |
| Education: | Higher |
| Professional requirements | Applicants must answer the following: Education: • Advanced degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ecology, Forestry, or a related field. Experience: • At least 10 years of experience in integrated natural resources management, ecosystem restoration, or similar roles. • Proven expertise in ecosystem services, ILM, and LDN principles. • Experience in capacity building and training in sustainable land management, particularly in rural and agricultural landscapes. • Strong understanding of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) and benefit-sharing schemes. • Experience working in Central Asia or similar regions with challenging landscapes and socio-economic conditions. • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis software. • Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Uzbek and Russian are an advantage, but not a must. Competencies: • Proven ability to apply gender analysis frameworks and tools to program design and implementation. • Strong commitment to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural settings. • Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines. Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Site visits: Project locations Karakalpakstan, Khorezm and Kashkadarya |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent |
| Employment | Full |
| Salary offered | TBD |
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