Agriculture Specialist (TL)

NTU International A/S; Berlin; On-site; EUR 42,992 - 68,788; Full time

Job summary

NTU International A/S is searching for a Team Leader - Agriculture Specialist to lead its EU funded project in Uzbekistan, focusing on sustainable agri-food systems. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a related field, 10+ years of experience in agricultural development, and proficiency in English and preferably Russian or Uzbek.

This role involves managing a team, implementing agricultural policy, and contributing to improving food security and incomes for vulnerable groups.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in agriculture or related discipline; or Bachelor's with 4 years experience.
• Minimum C1 in English; knowledge of Russian and/or Uzbek is a plus.
• At least 10 years in agricultural development; 2 years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the EU funded project in Uzbekistan.
• Design and implement agricultural policy and institutional reforms.
• Manage a team of at least 10 people.

Skills

Master's degree in agriculture or related field

Proficient knowledge of English (C1)

Proficiency in Russian and/or Uzbek

10+ years of professional experience in agricultural development

Experience in team leader role

Experience in agricultural policy

Professional experience in Central Asia

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree with 4 years experience

Job description

Overview

NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for the implementation of the EU funded project called: EU assistance for the Uzbekistan AgriFood Development Strategy 2020–2030 and is searching for experts to support the core team during the implementation of this project.

The overall objective of this assignment is to contribute to the development of a sustainable market-oriented and inclusive agri-food system that will increase farm income, expand livelihood opportunities and enhance food security for smallholder farmers, women and the most vulnerable groups in Uzbekistan.

Duration: The intended start date is 01 October 2026 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 48 months from this date.

Key Expert

Team leader - Agriculture Specialist

Minimum Qualifications and skills

Minimum Qualifications and skills:

• Master\'s degree in agriculture, agri-economics, rural development, public policy, natural resource management, or a directly related discipline; or a Bachelor\'s degree in the same field plus four years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficient knowledge of English (written and oral), minimum C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
• Proficiency in Russian and/or Uzbek is an asset.
• At least 10 years of cumulative professional experience in agricultural development, agricultural policy or institutional reform, of which at least 2 years in a team leader role on agricultural development projects and managing a team of at least 10 people.
• Demonstrated experience in agricultural policy design and implementation and institutional capacity building, including work on at least two of the following: food safety, land use rights, agricultural subsidies, extension services, or public finance management.
• Professional experience in Central Asia, Eastern Europe or the post-Soviet space is a significant asset. Familiarity with the institutional context of Uzbekistan or a comparable country is valued.

Application: If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to [e-mail]. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.