Senior Water–Agriculture Foresight 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 strategic planning, climate resilience, and sustainable resource management approaches related to agriculture and water systems, including long-term foresight and scenario-based policy planning.
NTU International is seeking a Senior Water–Agriculture Foresight Expert to support integrated water-agriculture planning, foresight analysis, and long-term resilience strategies related to sustainable agri-food development in Uzbekistan.
Key Responsibilities
- Support development of foresight analyses and long-term planning frameworks related to water and agriculture systems;
- Provide technical assistance on integrated water resource management and sustainable agricultural water use;
- Conduct scenario analyses, climate impact assessments, and strategic modelling related to agricultural production and water availability;
- Support development of evidence-based strategies for drought resilience, irrigation efficiency, and sustainable resource allocation;
- Advise Ministries and public institutions on water-agriculture nexus policies, resilience planning, and future risk management approaches;
- Support integration of climate adaptation, food security, and resource sustainability considerations into sector planning processes;
- Contribute to preparation of foresight studies, policy analyses, strategic recommendations, and technical reports;
- Coordinate with Ministries, water agencies, agricultural institutions, research organisations, and development partners;
- Deliver workshops, technical training, and capacity-building activities related to water-agriculture foresight and strategic planning;
- Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and analytical outputs related to water management and agricultural resilience initiatives.
Education
- Master’s degree in water resources management, agricultural economics, environmental sciences, irrigation engineering, climate policy, or another relevant field.
General Professional Experience
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in water management, agricultural planning, foresight analysis, or climate resilience;
- Proven experience working on water, agriculture, or rural 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 integrated water-agriculture planning, foresight studies, or strategic resource management;
- Demonstrated experience with scenario analysis, climate impact modelling, irrigation systems, or long-term agricultural planning;
- Experience related to drought management, water allocation systems, climate adaptation, or food security analysis is considered an advantage;
- Experience supporting projects financed by the EU, World Bank, IFAD, FAO, ADB, UN agencies, or other international financial institutions is considered a strong asset;
- Experience working with Ministries, water authorities, agricultural institutions, or research organisations 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.
