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UN seeks a National Consultant on Wetland Carbon Assessment in. Requires higher education in relevant field and 5+ years experience in wetland ecology, peatland science, and carbon accounting. Onsite work required with field assessments and laboratory analysis.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Friday, 3 July 2026
Country: Kazakhstan
Duty station: Astana, Kazakhstan
Contract type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant
Grade: No grade
Applicant eligibility: Local / national only
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Please note that the vacancy is open for Kazakhstan nationals and permanent residents of Kazakhstan only.
Background:
Wetlands and peatlands are among the world's most valuable ecosystems, providing critical hydrological, ecological, and climate-regulation functions. They act as natural water retention systems by storing excess water during periods of heavy precipitation, reducing flood risks, supporting groundwater recharge, and maintaining water availability during droughts. At the same time, wetlands and peatlands are important carbon sinks, storing substantial amounts of carbon in soils and vegetation and contributing to climate change mitigation. Scientific evidence indicates that wetland degradation can significantly reduce these ecosystem services and may result in the release of stored greenhouse gases. Kazakhstan possesses extensive wetland ecosystems of national and international importance, including ten Ramsar-designated wetlands covering more than 3.1 million hectares. These ecosystems support biodiversity conservation, water regulation, fisheries, agriculture, and climate resilience. Major wetland complexes such as the Ili River Delta and South Lake Balkhash represent some of the largest inland wetland systems in Central Asia and provide critical ecosystem services for local communities and national environmental objectives. In recent years, increasing climate variability, water scarcity, land-use change, and anthropogenic pressures have highlighted the need for improved understanding and management of wetlands as nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation. The Government of Kazakhstan has identified climate resilience, sustainable water management, and greenhouse gas reduction as national priorities under its environmental and climate commitments. The proposed assessment will generate evidence to support informed decision-making, strengthen inter-institutional co-operation, and identify opportunities for investment in ecosystem-based approaches.
Objective of Assignment:
Hire a national wetland and peatland carbon specialist to conduct field sampling, commission and interpret laboratory analyses, and assess the carbon sequestration capacity and current ecological condition of selected wetland and peatland ecosystems in Kazakhstan. The expert will develop an evidence-based recovery action plan and contribute technical findings on carbon stocks to the joint assessment led by the international expert.
Duration of Assignment:
20 working days
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Economic and Environmental Officer, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:
Deliverables:
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Necessary Qualifications:
Remuneration Package:
Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant's/expert's qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates. Payment will be transferred in local currency (tenge) to the bank account of the consultant.
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