REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Country: Republic of Tajikistan
Project: One Health for Pandemic Prevention Food Systems Resilience and Ecosystem Health in Central Asia
Grant No.: E452-TJ
Assignment Title: Environmental Protection Coordinator
Reference No.: OHP/CS/INDV-2025/15

1. The Republic of Tajikistan has received financing from the International Development Association and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development toward the cost of the One Health for Pandemic Prevention Food Systems Resilience and Ecosystem Health in Central Asia and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
2. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website:https://aedpmu.tj/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/revised_tor_environmental-protection-coordinator.pdf
3. Qualification requirements for candidates are as follow:

1. University degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Agricultural ecology, Agronomy-management, economics, protected areas or related expertise;
2. Having at least 3 years of working experience with projects funded by International Financial Institutions (eg. the World Bank, ADB, AIIB, etc.) and/or international donors in the field of environmental assessment, protected areas, risk management, and environmental assessment monitoring procedures;
3. Demonstrated expertise and experience in wildlife ecology and practical experience of technical coordination across agencies and/or sectors;
4. Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, with familiarity in conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and developing Environmental Management Plans (EMP);
5. Proficiency in Tajik and Russian is required. English language skills will be considered an advantage;
6. Excellent communication and computer skills.

The State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” Project Management Unit now invites eligible specialists to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested specialists must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.

4. The attention of interested candidates 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 February 2025) – 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.
5. The selection will follow Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants in accordance with Section VI, paragraphs, 7.36 and 7.37 of Procurement Regulations.
6. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (maximum two pages) and a detailed CV (maximum five pages) clearly outlining how they meet the required qualifications. The CV and cover letter must be submitted either by email to procurement.ohp@gmail.com, with “Environmental Protection Coordinator” in the subject line, or delivered in person to the address provided below.
7. Additional information can be obtained at the address below during working hours, from 08:00 to 17:00.
8. The deadline for submission of CV and cover letter is October 31, 2025, by 17:00. Only complete applications will be considered.

State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” Project Management Unit

Attn: Satori D.A. – PMU Director
Address: Bokhtar street 17, 12th Floor     
City: Dushanbe
Country: Tajikistan
E-mail: procurement.ohp@gmail.com