Environmental Specialist

Bid Reference: TJ-PIC-EOP-498462-CS-INDV
Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection
World Bank project No. : P506611

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Country: Republic of Tajikistan

Project name: Tajikistan Digital Foundations Project

Project number: (P506611)

Grant No. E3950-TJ

Assignment Title: Environmental Specialist

Implementation agency: State Institution "Projects Implementation Center Fundamentals of Digitalization in Tajikistan" of the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan    (PIC EoP)

The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Tajikistan Digital Foundations Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The objective of the Project is to improve the delivery of digitally-enabled public services and to enhance the digital skills of the population. The Project development objective is to expand access to and usage of selected digital public services and enhance digital skills of the population. The project consists of two main components designed to leverage digital technologies for both social objectives (i.e., inclusive access to public services) and economic objectives (job creation and economic growth), as follows:

Component 1. Strengthening Foundations for Safe Digital Government Systems and Services;

Component 2. Enhancing Digital Skills. The consulting services (“the Services”) include support PIC EOP in conducting procurement activities in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations (July 2016, revised in September 2023), and advise the relevant staff of the PIC EOP on procurement issues.

The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be found at the following link:

https://cloud.mail.ru/public/BKk7/BZF88yVDo

Qualification requirements for candidates are as follow:

• At least Master Degree or equivalent in Environmental Sciences (Environment Management, Geology, Geography, Biology, or related expertise).


• At least 5 years of experience in preparing and leading the preparation of E&S documents, including a minimum of 3 years of experience working on projects financed by the World Bank or other International Financial Institutions (IFIs);


• Good knowledge of environmental legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan and World Bank Environmental and Social Framework.


• Experience in developing documents on environmental and social risk management, including environmental and social management plans (ESMP) and waste management plans (WMP).


• Experience in working with international organizations, government agencies, and the public.


• Fluent in Tajik and Russian and English languages.


• Computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel).

State Institution "Projects Implementation Center Fundamentals of Digitalization in Tajikistan" of the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan now invites eligible consultants (Individual consultant) to indicate their interest in providing the services.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (July 2016, revised in September 2023) - Procurement in Investment Project Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

An individual Consultant shall be selected following Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants in accordance with Section VI, paragraphs, 7.36 and 7.37 of Procurement Regulations.

Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 09:00 to 17:00 hours of Dushanbe/Tajikistan time.

Interested consultants must submit CV, two reference letters from previous employers and a cover letter in Tajik/Russian or English languages with indication of the position name to the address below (in person or by e-mail) by July 30, 2025 (17:00 p.m.)

Mr. Muhammad Asror

Head of the State Institution "Projects Implementation Center Fundamentals of Digitalization in Tajikistan" of the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan

Dushanbe, Sheroz St., 35 (building of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan, 7th floor) Email address: md.asror73@gmail.com, cc: sarv.procurement@gmail.com