National Consultant on Trekking Routes in Kyrgyzstan

Develops an atlas of Kyrgyzstan’s best trekking routes for the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, the national mountaineering federation and tourism agency. The four-month national consultant will plan route research, compile descriptions, maps and photographs, prepare monthly progress reports, finalise the atlas design so tourism information supports sustainable mountain-region development.

• Draft a workplan covering specific trekking tracks and deadlines
• Submit atlas contents for review and approval
• Prepare monthly progress reports against agreed deliverables
• Develop route descriptions, logistics, highlights and geological and weather information
• Collect route maps and photo materials with photographer approval
• Submit draft atlas content, finalise design and layout and provide a final report

• University degree in environmental studies, journalism, industrial engineering, tourism or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in climate change, journalism, sustainable development, environmental protection or tourism
• Professional fluency in Russian and Kyrgyz
• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office

• Experience developing standards or guides for mountain, climbing, off-piste skiing or trekking guides
• Experience with international development partners or projects
• Professional fluency in English

• Route Planning
• Tourism Development
• Environmental Assessment
• Technical Writing
• Atlas Design
• Data Collection
• Progress Reporting
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Gender Mainstreaming

• Microsoft Office

• Four-month consultancy engaging two local experts