International Non-Key Expert – Environmental, Social and Gender Expert

About the Position

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 centers 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a significant project in Uzbekistan.
• Collaboration with a reputable organization funded by JICA.
• Professional growth and development.

About the Company

GOPA AFC is a joint venture between GOPA AFC GmbH and GOPA LLC, dedicated to delivering high-quality consulting services in project management and capacity building.

Application Details

• Application deadline: Fri, 31 Jul 2026 - 12:00
• Duration: December 2026 – December 2031 (approx. 5 years / 60 months)
• Location: Uzbekistan