Quality Assurance and Technical Coordination Expert

NTU International A/S; Berlin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU International A/S is looking for a Quality Assurance and Technical Coordination Expert to assist in the implementation of the EU funded project for the Uzbekistan AgriFood Development Strategy. The role requires significant experience in agricultural policy and a relevant educational background.

You will contribute to creating a market-oriented agri-food system that enhances food security for vulnerable groups in Uzbekistan. Proficiency in English and knowledge of Russian are valuable assets.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in agriculture, agri-economics, or related fields.
• Minimum C1 English proficiency required.
• At least 5 years in agricultural policy or agrifood governance.

Skills

Proficient knowledge of English (C1)

Working knowledge of Russian

Professional experience in agricultural policy

Analytical output production

Experience in public administration

Education

Master's degree in agriculture or related discipline

Bachelor's degree plus 4 years experience

Job description

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: Quality Assurance and Technical Coordination Expert

Minimum Qualifications and skills:

• Master's degree in agriculture, agri-economics, rural development, natural resource management, public policy or a directly related discipline; or a Bachelor's degree plus four years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficient knowledge of English (written and oral), minimum C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
• Working knowledge of Russian is an asset.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in agricultural policy, rural development or agrifood sector governance, demonstrating broad thematic exposure across areas relevant to this contract.
• Demonstrated capacity to produce or critically assess high-quality analytical outputs — policy studies, sector assessments, regulatory analyses or training curricula — across any agricultural policy domain.
• Experience in policy research, academia or senior advisory roles is considered particularly relevant.
• Direct experience within a public administration in an agricultural policy function. (Asset)