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Integrated Natural Resources Management Planning and Development ExpertEmployer FAO Uzbekistan |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 03.04.2026 - 17.04.2026 |
| Field of activity / position: |
Agriculture, irrigation / Master |
| Duties | Position holder will be located at Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan and reports to the Ministry 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 primary objective of this role is to provide technical expertise and guidance in integrated natural resource management (NRM) planning and development. The expert will lead efforts in designing, implementing, and overseeing the planning of ecosystem restoration, conservation, and sustainable management activities across target landscapes in Uzbekistan. Key Responsibilities: Integrated Landscape Management Planning: o Develop comprehensive Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) plans in coordination with stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and other partners. o Identify, assess, and integrate sustainable land management practices, payment for ecosystem services (PES) options, and conservation techniques that align with project objectives. o Ensure that ILM plans address the needs of marginalized social classes, women-led households, youth, and landless communities. Ecosystem Restoration and Conservation: o Provide technical expertise in planning and implementing ecosystem restoration activities, including the identification of degraded areas and suitable restoration techniques. o Facilitate hands-on training and capacity building for local communities and project partners on ecosystem restoration techniques, species identification, water harvesting, and nature-based solutions. o Guide the establishment of nurseries for native plant species and production varieties to support restoration activities. Development of Benefit Sharing Models: o Design and pilot inclusive and gender-responsive models for benefit-sharing that promote conservation and restoration of habitats in production landscapes. o Research and adapt international and national best practices in benefit-sharing models, ensuring they are applicable to the local context. Alternative Livelihoods and Sustainable Land Management: o Develop strategies for alternative livelihoods for community members whose activities impact global environmental values, such as introducing sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and biodiversity-based businesses. o Engage local communities and stakeholders in value chains that support ecosystem services, ensuring sustainable use of resources. Monitoring and Evaluation: o Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework to track the progress of restoration, conservation, and benefit-sharing activities. o Document and report lessons learned, success stories, and challenges encountered during the implementation of project activities. o Contribute to the development of at least two WOCAT publications on ecosystem restoration in wheat-based landscapes. Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building: o Facilitate stakeholder consultations and participatory planning processes to ensure the integration of community input into restoration and conservation plans. o Organize and conduct workshops, training sessions, and field demonstrations to enhance the skills and knowledge of project beneficiaries, especially women, youth, and marginalized groups. o Develop partnerships with relevant government agencies, NGOs, private sector actors, and research institutions. 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 Regional Gender and Community Development Experts to ensure integration of gender focal points in land-use planning. o If actual issues related to the effective achievement of project goals are identified, Integrated Natural Resources Management Planning and Development Expert collaborates with all Experts of the FOLUR Project. o 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. Expected Outputs Expected Deliverables: • Comprehensive ILM plans for target project areas with a clear implementation strategy. • Established nurseries for native and production plant species with training manuals on species multiplication. • At least two gender-responsive and inclusive benefit-sharing models developed and piloted. • Regular progress reports, including success stories, challenges, and lessons learned. • Two WOCAT articles published on the global database. • Training and capacity-building materials developed and disseminated to project stakeholders. • Final report summarizing activities, outcomes, and recommendations for future interventions. Timeline: within 24 months from the Effective Date of the Consultancy Agreement |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | Irrelevant |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Education: | Higher |
| Professional requirements | Minimum requirements Expected Deliverables: • Comprehensive ILM plans for target project areas with a clear implementation strategy. • Established nurseries for native and production plant species with training manuals on species multiplication. • At least two gender-responsive and inclusive benefit-sharing models developed and piloted. • Regular progress reports, including success stories, challenges, and lessons learned. • Two WOCAT articles published on the global database. • Training and capacity-building materials developed and disseminated to project stakeholders. • Final report summarizing activities, outcomes, and recommendations for future interventions. Timeline: within 24 months from the Effective Date of the Consultancy Agreement |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent |
| Employment | Partial |
| Salary offered | TBD |
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