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: Legal Specialist
Reference No.: OHP/CS/INDV-2025/16

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/tor-for-legal-specialist.pdf
3. Qualification requirements for candidates are as follow:

1. University degree in Law (Bachelor or Master’s degree or equivalent);
2. Minimum of five (5) years working experience, including significant experience working with projects funded by international development organizations, private and government institutions in public finance and infrastructure delivery related areas;
3. Have a good knowledge of policy and concept as well as the prevailing health or environmental related laws and regulations in Tajikistan;
4. Have a good knowledge of Tajikistan’s government structure and health or environmental development in Tajikistan;
5. Sound Tajik and Russian language capability (written and spoken) and reporting
   writing skills and knowledge of English would be an asset;
6. Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills;
7. Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and operate effectively in a team environment.

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 “Legal Specialist” 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