International Non-Key Expert – Environmental, Social and Gender Expert
About the job
GOPA AFC, as part of the joint venture GOPA AFC GmbH – GOPA LLC, is preparing a proposal to deliver Consulting Services in Project Management and Capacity Building under the Livestock Promotion and Animal Health Enhancement Project in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The Project is financed by a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) ODA loan and is implemented by the Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development (CVLD).
The consulting services are to support the efficient preparation and implementation of the Project, which centres on: (i) developing technical specifications and procuring equipment and materials for the Republican and Regional Centers for Diagnostics of Animal Diseases and Food Safety; (ii) technical supervision and contract administration; (iii) capacity building of Center staff in disease diagnostics and food-safety testing; (iv) supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) in delivering and monitoring a Two-Step Loan (TSL) to the livestock sector; (v) capacity building on climate change, environment, social management and gender mainstreaming; and (vi) research on the sustainable use of pasture ecosystems.
The assignment runs for approximately five years (December 2026 – December 2031). We are assembling our team of international experts and welcome applications from qualified candidates for the position described below.
The consulting services are to support the efficient preparation and implementation of the Project, which centres on: (i) developing technical specifications and procuring equipment and materials for the Republican and Regional Centers for Diagnostics of Animal Diseases and Food Safety; (ii) technical supervision and contract administration; (iii) capacity building of Center staff in disease diagnostics and food-safety testing; (iv) supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) in delivering and monitoring a Two-Step Loan (TSL) to the livestock sector; (v) capacity building on climate change, environment, social management and gender mainstreaming; and (vi) research on the sustainable use of pasture ecosystems.
The assignment runs for approximately five years (December 2026 – December 2031). We are assembling our team of international experts and welcome applications from qualified candidates for the position described below.
What you will do
- Support monitoring and evaluation of gender indicators before and two years after sub-loan disbursement.
- Build the capacity of the PIU and PFIs on climate change, environment, social management and gender mainstreaming: review the PFIs’ Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) annually and assist improvements where necessary; help apply the environmental and social criteria for selecting sub-loans; monitor PFI ESMS performance quarterly and report annually to JICA; and support preparation of the annual report to JICA.
- Develop and deliver gender-mainstreaming training for the PIU and PFIs, assess capacity development, and issue certificates.
Your qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in social sciences, sociology, anthropology, environmental management, environmental engineering, or agro-chemistry.
- Experience: 10 years or more of working experience; 5 years or more in environmental management, Social management and Gender issues; experience of working in developing countries; 3 consulting projects in environmental and social management and gender issues.
- Languages: English (required); knowledge of Russian or Uzbek is an advantage.
Offer details
Last modified
3 hours 17 minutes
Languages
English
Application deadline
Duration
December 2026 – December 2031 (approx. 5 years / 60 months)
The project
Client
JICA
Sector
Agriculture
Climate, Natural Resources & Environment
Countries
Uzbekistan
Start & Duration
December 2026 – December 2031 (approx. 5 years / 60 months)