COUNTRY: REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN

NAME OF PROJECT: INTEGRATED PROGRAM FOR REDUCING THE USE OF HYDROFLUOROCARBONS AND SUSTAINABLE COOLING IN TAJIKISTAN 

 

The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan is implementing the Integrated Program for Reducing the Use of Hydrofluorocarbons and Sustainable Cooling in Tajikistan with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and intends to recruit the following specialist:

- International Consultant on Legislation, Customs Control and Standards Related to Fluorinated Gases (HFCs) - 1 (one) position.

 

      Deadline:

      March 20, 2026

      Place:

 Home-based with at least one mission to Tajikistan

      Duration of assignment:

 40 working days

 

Tajikistan, as a country with an economy in transition, has actively participated in the global phase-out of ozone-depleting substances since 1999. With the support of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the country successfully phased out hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) by 99.5% by 2020 and strengthened national capacity for the introduction and safe management of energy-efficient cooling technologies.

Following the ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol by the Parliament of the Republic of Tajikistan on 2 March 2022 and the introduction of the national licensing and quota system for import and export of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under Government Resolution No. 376 dated 20 August 2023, the Government has initiated further measures for the phasedown of HFC consumption.

The objective of the Program is to support Tajikistan in fulfilling its obligations under the Kigali Amendment by reducing HFC consumption through strengthening national capacity and introducing low-GWP, energy-efficient technologies, contributing to a 70% reduction in HFC consumption by 2029 and supporting the priorities of the National Development Strategy 2030 and the Green Economy Development Strategy 2023–2037.

 

 

 

Duties and responsibilities for International Consultant on Legislation, Customs Control and Standards Related to Fluorinated Gases (HFCs)

Qualification requirements

• University degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management, Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or other relevant fields related to climate change and environmental protection;
• At least 5 years of professional experience in developing policies and legislation related to ozone layer protection and climate change, and/or assessing national and international environmental legislation;
• At least 5 years of experience in ozone layer protection and implementation of projects/programs introducing environmentally sound, low-GWP alternatives under the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment;
• Experience related to fluorinated gases (HFCs) will be considered an asset;
• Experience working with governmental and international organizations, customs authorities, and HFC experts;
• Experience in Central Asia and Tajikistan will be considered an advantage;
• Full proficiency in written and spoken English or Russian;
• Excellent research, analytical, and report-writing skills;
• Established professional contacts with sectoral experts, government authorities, and relevant ministries and committees.

 

 

           

            Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. Interested specialists must submit a CV and a cover letter with indication of the position name, Diploma, certificate, recommendation letters and others to the address below (in person or by e-mail) by March 17, 2026 (17:00 Dushanbe time).

The Terms of Reference (ToR) are available at the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jBZQbu_ZeHTJ4Zm_uEgktiABusxAL2TF/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=111006696901023793896&rtpof=true&sd=true

 

Center for Implementation of Investment Projects of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan

Address: S. Abdulloev 77., floor 6, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Tel: +992 111-51-04-31

Email:  [email protected]