Information on vacancy |
Period of publication |
24.04.2025 - 30.04.2025 |
Field of activity / position: |
Other |
Duties |
To identify, plan, and support the development of NBT pilot sites and facilities, ensuring environmentally and socially responsible tourism models are integrated into the project and aligned with the needs of local communities and the tourism market.
The consultant will: • Conduct mapping and prioritization of potential NBT sites across six identified corridors. • Facilitate consultations with regional tourism authorities, local communities, and private sector stakeholders. • Prepare site-specific development concepts and layout plans for small-scale tourism infrastructure (trails, signage, rest areas, viewing points). • Develop technical specifications for modular/mobile infrastructure appropriate for NBT. • Propose community-based tourism models (homestays, cultural walks, eco-activities) in pilot areas. • Support the development of promotion strategies (branding, signage, visitor materials). • Assist the PIU in preparing procurement documentation for infrastructure and services. • Support capacity-building initiatives for local tourism service providers, with attention to gender inclusion. |
Requirements to the candidate |
Age: |
Irrelevant |
Gender: |
Irrelevant |
Residence: |
Irrelevant |
Education: |
Irrelevant |
Professional requirements |
Required Qualifications • University degree in tourism development, environmental planning, regional development, or related fields. • Minimum 7 years of experience in NBT, ecotourism, or rural tourism planning. • Proven ability to work with communities, local businesses, and public agencies. • Experience in preparing technical and procurement documents for tourism infrastructure. • Strong communication skills in Uzbek and Russian; English desirable. • Familiarity with World Bank or donor-funded projects is an asset. |
Working conditions |
Region |
Tashkent |
Employment |
Full |
Salary offered |
as per contract |
Additional information |
Additional information: |
Project: Uzbekistan RESILAND Project – Sub-component 3.2 Duration: 6 months (with possible extension) Location: Tashkent with field visits to priority sites in 6 target corridors Reports to: Forestry Agency / Project Implementation Unit (PIU) 1. Background Sub-component 3.2 of the RESILAND Project aims to enhance nature-based tourism (NBT) in Uzbekistan by improving infrastructure and services at ecologically sensitive sites. The focus is on developing low-impact tourism infrastructure and engaging local communities, especially women, in tourism-related economic activities across selected corridors.
Level of Effort and Travel • Estimated 60–70 working days over 6 months • Multiple field missions to NBT corridors required |
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