Senior Public Administration Reform Expert
NTU International is preparing a proposal for the EU-funded project “EU Assistance for the Uzbekistan AgriFood Development Strategy 2020–2030”, which aims to support the Government of Uzbekistan in the implementation of a sustainable, market-oriented, inclusive and climate-smart agri-food system. The project focuses on strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks, institutional capacities, and public sector governance in support of the Agri-Food Development Strategy 2020–2030.
The Technical Assistance will support institutional modernisation, programme-based budgeting, public sector governance reforms, and strengthening of administrative capacities within the Ministry of Agriculture and related institutions in Uzbekistan.
NTU International is seeking a Senior Public Administration Reform Expert to support institutional reform, governance modernisation, and public administration strengthening initiatives in the agri-food sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Support institutional reform and public administration modernisation initiatives within the agri-food sector;
- Conduct institutional assessments, functional reviews, and governance analyses of public sector institutions and agencies;
- Provide technical assistance on programme-based budgeting, organisational restructuring, and institutional performance systems;
- Support development of governance frameworks, operational procedures, and administrative reform strategies;
- Advise the Ministry of Agriculture and related institutions on public sector modernisation, workforce planning, and institutional coordination;
- Support reform initiatives related to public service delivery, agricultural extension systems, and institutional capacity development;
- Contribute to preparation of institutional analyses, governance assessments, reform roadmaps, and policy recommendations;
- Support stakeholder consultations, coordination mechanisms, and institutional dialogue processes;
- Deliver workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building activities related to governance reform and public administration systems;
- Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of institutional reform and governance initiatives.
Education
- Master’s degree in public administration, governance, economics, institutional development, public policy, or another relevant field.
General Professional Experience
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in public administration reform, institutional development, governance advisory services, or public sector modernisation;
- Proven experience working on governance, institutional reform, or development projects in developing or transition economies;
- Experience in international development cooperation and donor-funded programmes.
Specific Professional Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience in institutional reform, public administration modernisation, or governance strengthening initiatives;
- Demonstrated experience with programme-based budgeting, organisational reform, institutional assessments, or public sector capacity development;
- Experience related to agriculture, rural development, food systems, or natural resource governance is considered an advantage;
- Experience supporting projects financed by the EU, World Bank, ADB, IFAD, UN agencies, or other international financial institutions is considered a strong asset;
- Experience working with Ministries, public administrations, or reform-oriented government institutions is considered an advantage;
- Experience in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, or post-Soviet countries is considered an asset.
Languages
- English (C1 mandatory);
- Working knowledge of Russian is considered a strong asset.
Please note that inclusion in the expert pool does not guarantee immediate assignment. Experts will be contacted based on project requirements and matching qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
