Overview
Conduct field sampling, laboratory analyses, and assess carbon sequestration capacity and ecological condition of selected wetland and peatland ecosystems in Kazakhstan. Develop an evidence-based recovery action plan and contribute technical findings on carbon stocks.
Key Responsibilities
- Support site identification and selection for field assessment.
- Develop and implement a field sampling strategy.
- Establish and verify geographic coordinates and GIS-based mapping.
- Prepare fieldwork methodologies, sampling protocols, and safety procedures.
- Conduct field missions and collect samples.
- Document field activities.
- Support data processing, organization, and management.
- Assess and quantify soil organic carbon stocks and storage capacity.
- Analyse and classify assessed sites.
- Develop maps, datasets, and analytical products.
- Apply statistical and geospatial methods for extrapolation.
- Conduct uncertainty and sensitivity analyses.
- Develop and apply carbon accounting approaches.
- Contribute to modelling future carbon dynamics.
- Assess the potential contribution of wetland and peatland restoration.
- Support the development of nature-based solutions and investment recommendations.
- Contribute to the preparation of a wetland and peatland recovery action plan.
- Develop evidence-based recommendations for policy development.
- Collaborate with the international expert.
- Prepare technical reports, maps, datasets, and other documentation.
- Contribute to the preparation of a comprehensive final technical report.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of professional experience in wetland ecology, peatland science, soil carbon analysis, or environmental assessment in Kazakhstan.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with field soil sampling, peat coring, and laboratory analysis of organic carbon content and carbon stock calculations.
- Knowledge of IPCC 2013 Wetlands Supplement methodology for greenhouse gas accounting in wetlands and peatlands.
- Familiarity with Kazakhstan's wetland and peatland ecosystems, including the regulatory framework, Ramsar Convention obligations, and nationally determined contributions (NDCs) relevant to land use and wetlands.
- Experience in water quality analysis (sampling, laboratory protocols, and interpretation of results) is an advantage.
- GIS experience is desirable.
Qualifications
• Higher education (Bachelor's degree minimum; Master's or PhD preferred) in ecology, soil science, environmental chemistry, biogeochemistry, or a closely related field.
