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Community Development ExpertEmployer FAO Uzbekistan |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 29.04.2026 - 13.05.2026 |
| 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 Food Systems, Land Use, and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program aims to promote sustainable food production and responsible commodity value chains at a global scale. Supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), this program operates across 27 countries, including Uzbekistan. The program focuses on integrated landscape management (ILM), sustainable agricultural practices, and restoring natural habitats to improve ecosystem services and contribute to climate resilience. In Uzbekistan, the FOLUR project is centered around improving wheat production systems, fostering crop diversification, and restoring degraded lands. With a strong emphasis on community-driven approaches, the project seeks to enhance the livelihoods of farmers, improve food security, and support national efforts to meet global climate and sustainability goals. Through the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices, the project promotes sustainable wheat value chains, ecosystem restoration, and the empowerment of rural communities, especially women and youth. The initiative is also aligned with Uzbekistan's national strategies to promote sustainable agriculture, reduce land degradation, and combat climate change. In this project, Component 2 of the FOLUR Impact Program in Uzbekistan focuses on promoting sustainable food production practices across wheat-based landscapes and developing responsible commodity value chains. The goal is to demonstrate sustainable agricultural practices on 300,000 hectares of both irrigated and rain-fed lands. This component is designed to address the environmental and productivity challenges faced by Uzbekistan's wheat sector, which is a critical commodity for the country's food security and rural livelihoods. Component 2 aims to improve the productivity and sustainability of wheat production through climate-smart agriculture, conservation practices, and crop diversification. Objective: The Community Development Expert will play a crucial role in ensuring that local communities are actively engaged in all project components. By fostering participatory approaches, the expert will help align community needs with the overall goals of the FOLUR project, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and contributing to the empowerment of local stakeholders. Scope of Work o The Community Development Expert ensures community engagement, capacity development, and adoption of sustainable practices in line with Outputs 1.1.3, 2.1.1, and 2.1.3. o The expert designs community engagement approaches for target districts. o The expert ensures participation of farmers, women, youth, and vulnerable groups. o The expert conducts Training of Trainers (ToT) for extension workers and facilitators. o The expert supports cascading knowledge transfer to farmers. o The expert establishes Farmer Field School (FFS) groups. o The expert facilitates field-based training through demonstrations and seasonal sessions. o The expert supports community-level producer groups. o The expert strengthens participation in sustainable agriculture and value chains. o The expert monitors adoption of promoted practices. o The expert collects field-level data on technology uptake and behavioural change. o The expert tracks beneficiaries in line with Core Indicator 11. o The expert ensures gender-disaggregated data collection and reporting. o The expert prepares district-level progress updates. o The expert documents results, challenges, and lessons learned. o The expert collaborates with project experts. o The expert supports knowledge sharing and documents good practices. Developing Benefit-Sharing Models o Study international and national models for benefit-sharing from ILM between communities and other stakeholders. o Pilot at least two gender-responsive benefit-sharing models, ensuring they benefit at least 300 people. o Collect and analyze data on the impact of benefit-sharing models, documenting lessons learned and best practices. Promoting Alternative Livelihoods o Identify and support the development of alternative livelihoods for community members engaged in activities that threaten ecosystems. o Facilitate training for women entrepreneurs in business management, marketing, and value-adding options within selected value chains (e.g., dairy and horticulture). o Promote and showcase success stories of alternative livelihoods through project events and awards. Restoration and Sustainable Management of Ecosystems o Develop and implement activities to restore degraded ecosystems and habitats across 50,000 ha, using a range of mechanisms such as PES, Public-Private-Community Partnerships (PPPP), and co-financing collaborations. o Ensure restoration efforts align with the "avoid, reduce, restore" hierarchy as part of the Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) framework. o Work with local communities to map biophysical elements, such as key habitat and biodiversity areas, to support sustainable management practices. Knowledge Sharing and Reporting o Document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and case studies on community engagement, benefit-sharing, and ecosystem restoration. o Contribute to the development of at least two WOCAT (World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies) articles for global dissemination. o Prepare periodic reports on progress, challenges, and recommendations for adaptive management. 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 ILM Planning & Development Experts to ensure integration of gender focal points in land-use planning. 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 International Community Development FFS Expert in field school methodology. o If actual issues related to the effective achievement of project goals are identified, Community Development Expert collaborates with all Experts of the FOLUR Project. Expected outputs and responsibilities across 4 components of the FOLUR project Component 1: Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) for Sustainable Wheat Systems Output 1.1.3: Capacity development program initiated for stakeholders involved in wheat and wheat landscape value chains, including inclusive and participatory training sessions. Output 1.1.4: Policy briefs and advocacy materials prepared to raise awareness of community perspectives in decision-making processes. Responsibilities: Facilitate community engagement and capacity-building initiatives that enhance participation in ILM strategies. Organize and lead participatory meetings and workshops with local communities to ensure their voices are included in landscape management decisions. Collaborate with government and local authorities to align community needs with national policies on sustainable wheat systems. Component 2: Promotion of Sustainable Food Production and Responsible Commodity Value Chains Output 2.1.1: Formation or capacity-building of producer organizations and Wheat Clusters to implement sustainable wheat production practices. Output 2.1.3: Training programs developed to improve management practices among community members, with a focus on sustainability. Responsibilities: Support the establishment of community-led producer organizations and facilitate their capacity-building. Conduct training sessions for local farmers on sustainable agricultural practices and value chain development, ensuring inclusive participation. Engage with women and youth to promote their involvement in sustainable food production initiatives. Component 3: Conservation and Restoration of Natural Habitats Output 3.1.1: Community engagement initiatives focused on ecosystem restoration and conservation practices. Output 3.1.3: Development of models that demonstrate alternative livelihoods for communities involved in conservation efforts. Responsibilities: Facilitate community-based workshops that educate participants on the importance of conservation and the benefits of sustainable practices. Develop and promote alternative livelihood opportunities that align with conservation goals, ensuring community buy-in and participation. Collaborate with environmental experts to integrate community feedback into restoration strategies. Component 4: Knowledge Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation Output 4.1.2: Knowledge products developed to share lessons learned from community engagement efforts in sustainable agriculture and landscape management. Output 4.1.4: A communication strategy that incorporates community perspectives and successes. Responsibilities: Document and share best practices and success stories from community development activities. Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to ensure that community perspectives are included in project assessments and reporting. Develop communication materials that highlight the contributions and feedback from local communities to foster transparency and accountability. Expected Outputs Deliverables • Submission of an inception report with methodology and workplan. • Provision of a stakeholder mapping with gender-disaggregated data. • Preparation of a capacity needs assessment report. • Delivery of a ToT implementation report for at least 60 extension workers. • Provision of training materials and modules used in ToT sessions. • Submission of signed attendance sheets and photo evidence for all trainings. • Establishment of Farmer Field School (FFS) groups in target districts. • Submission of at least one FFS session report with participant lists. • Provision of short community progress notes for each target district. • Development and maintenance of an adoption monitoring matrix. • Submission of a beneficiary database aligned with Core Indicator 11. • Ensuring all data is gender-disaggregated. • Preparation of a short midterm summary report of results and progress. Timeline: within 15.9 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 Applicants must answer the following: Qualifications and Experience • Advanced degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. • At least 7 years of experience in community development, capacity building, and participatory approaches in environmental or agricultural projects. • Proven experience in implementing Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes, benefit-sharing models, or alternative livelihood programs. • Strong understanding of sustainable land management (SLM), Integrated Landscape Management (ILM), and ecosystem restoration techniques. • Demonstrated experience in working with diverse communities, including women, youth, and marginalized groups. • Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills. • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis software. • Fluency in Uzbek is required; knowledge English is an advantage, (knowledge of Russian can be taken into consideration). 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 Reporting The Community Development Expert will report to the Team Leader of Component 2 of the FOLUR Impact Program in Uzbekistan and work in close collaboration with the Project Management Unit (PMU), district authorities, and technical experts. |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent |
| Employment | Partial |
| Salary offered | TBD |
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