Accessible Greenhouse Design Expert

The home-based Accessible Greenhouse Design Expert leads FAO’s technical work on inclusive greenhouse standards for Uzbekistan. The consultant assesses six pilot sites, develops universally designed specifications, assures construction quality, guides accessible training and produces a national replication toolkit.

Department: FAO Representation in Uzbekistan

• Assess infrastructure and user needs at six pilot institutions
• Develop agronomically viable accessible greenhouse specifications
• Coordinate technical validation with government and disability organizations
• Provide remote and on-site quality assurance during commissioning
• Guide disability-adapted curriculum and trainer development
• Produce the national design standard and SmartGreen Inclusion replication toolkit

• Advanced degree in agricultural engineering, horticulture, architecture, civil engineering or a directly relevant field, or bachelor’s degree with two additional years of experience
• At least eight years of international experience in greenhouse design or controlled-environment agriculture combined with accessible or universal design experience
• Working knowledge of English at FAO Level C

• Work is primarily home-based with field missions to pilot sites where feasible