State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED)
Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project (SRASP)

RECRUITMENT: Soil Fertility Specialist - 1 position

BACKGROUND
The Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project is an IDA grant in the amount of US$ 58 million prepared to support Tajikistan for the purpose of foundations for a more resilient agriculture sector refer to the availability of public agricultural services, including improved seeds, seedlings, and planting materials; agri-logistical services; agro meteorological information, soil testing, locust control and crop protection.
The project is implemented by the State Institution Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development Project Management Unit (SI AED PMU).

PROJECT OBJECTIVE
The development objective of the proposed project is to strengthen the foundations for a more resilient agricultural sector in Tajikistan.
State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED) now invites qualified specialists with relevant work experience to participate in the competitive selection for the vacant position of the Soil Fertility Specialist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The goal of the work is: to establishment of regularities in the structure, factors and degree of transformation of the soil cover; assessment of the current state of the soil cover and ecosystems of the project areas; development of sections of the general description of the territory, the state of the environment and soil cover. The Soil Fertility Specialist will work under the direction of the Deputy Director/SRAS Project Coordinator, directly with the Coordinator of Component -1 and with the project staff and are responsible for the following:
Pre-field preparation:
• Conducts preparatory work for field trips, completes expeditionary equipment, instrumentation necessary for work;
• Collects, systematizes and analyzes printed materials (handwritten funds) and materials on the soil cover of the research regions, maps of ecosystems, vegetation, soils and landscapes, satellite images and topographic maps;
• Compiles preliminary (working) descriptions of soil types in project areas;
• Analysis of available thematic manuscripts, reports of service providers in the study area;
• Together with other experts, draws up plans for routes and sections of field surveys, forms for collecting field data to clarify the results.
Field studies:
• Carries out trips (according to the travel schedule) to the study areas at the scheduled time and conducts field work in accordance with the goals set by the terms of reference, using agreed methods and the necessary technical equipment;
• Holds targeted meetings and discussions (on the goals and objectives described in the TOR) with employees of the State Forestry, hunting and other environmental organizations, nature users (if any), local governments, land users and other stakeholders;
• Conducts route surveys of project areas, collects materials for soil analysis;
• Conducts soil surveys of specific areas and previously identified ecosystems of project areas;
• Carries out data collection, cameral processing and analysis of the received materials;
• Submits data and reports to the cartographer for the preparation of thematic maps;
• Prepares the description and mapping of these sites and routes of the project areas using GIS based on GPS data, describes the soil cover from available sources;
Office processing and reporting:
• Gives an expert assessment of the current state of the soil cover and ecosystems, identifies the causes and factors of threats, formulates recommendations for their elimination;
• Identifies and analyzes causal relationships between external factors and changes in the soil cover and ecosystems of the project areas;
• Provides a comparative analytical report on the state of the soil for the project impact zones;
• The report should contain photographs of soil types typical for the given territory, photographs of monitoring observations;
• Makes recommendations on the system of long-term monitoring and strengthening of protective measures in the study area
• Creates and monitors the relevance of the database and photographic materials, reports, presentations of work performed
• Additionally:
• During the period of the contract, the expert takes part (online) in seminars, discussions, project meetings, public hearings and other meetings on issues related to project activities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Higher biological/agro biological/agricultural education with a specialization in soil/agro chemistry;
• At least 3 years of experience in conducting research in biological, biochemical, agro biological and agrochemical areas;
• Availability of scientific / popular science articles of biological, biochemical, agro biological and agrochemical fields;
• At least 3 years of experience in government agencies, universities, research institutes and/or environmental organizations;
• Knowledge of GIS and GPS
• Ability to work in a team, excellent communication skills; - Skills in preparing reports and analytical materials.
• Experience in international projects is an advantage.
• Good Computer skills MS Word, MS Excel;
• Fluent knowledge of Tajik, Russian, knowledge of English is desirable.

APPLICATION PROCESS
A cover letter (2 pages maximum) and resume (3 pages maximum) clearly demonstrating how applicants meet essential qualifications and asset criteria should be submitted to: State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “Soil Fertility Specialist” in the subject line by no later than March 14, 2022 until 5:00 pm. Only full packages will be considered.
Applicants for the position of the Soil Fertility Specialist will be selected in accordance with the procedures specified in the "Guidelines for the selection and hiring of Specialists by the World Bank.

You can get acquainted with the full Terms of Reference (Terms of Reference and Scope of Services) of the Soil Fertility Specialist in the SI AED PMU at the address: Rudaki district, Jamoat Russia, Village 1-may, 432. Republic of Tajikistan, State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED)
Contact phone: + Tel / fax: (44) 6100013; (44) 6100014; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.