Senior Land Management / Rangeland Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Land Management / Rangeland Expert to support the EU‑funded project that aims to strengthen Uzbekistan’s agri‑food system. The role will focus on sustainable land and rangeland governance, climate‑smart practices, and natural resource management across rural areas.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainable land management and rangeland strategies.
• Provide technical assistance on soil conservation, pasture management, land restoration and sustainable agricultural land use.
• Conduct assessments of land degradation, desertification, soil fertility and rangeland conditions.
• Draft land management frameworks, operational guidelines and resource management plans.
• Advise ministries and public institutions on ecosystem management and climate‑resilient agriculture.
• Integrate biodiversity protection and climate adaptation into agricultural systems.
• Prepare technical studies, policy recommendations and restoration strategies.
• Coordinate with ministries, environmental agencies, research institutes, farmer organisations and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, training and capacity‑building activities.
• Support monitoring, reporting and evaluation of land restoration initiatives.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in land management, agronomy, environmental sciences or a related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in land or rangeland management, preferably in developing or transition economies.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in sustainable land management, rangeland governance or ecosystem restoration.
• Proven experience with donor‑funded programmes and international development cooperation.

Required skills

• Soil conservation
• Pasture management
• Land restoration
• Sustainable agricultural land use practices
• Land degradation and desertification assessment
• Soil fertility assessment
• Rangeland condition assessment