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CONSULTING SERVICES<\/strong><\/p>\n

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST<\/strong>
\nRepublic of Tajikistan
\nState Institution \u201cAgriculture Entrepreneurship Development\u201d
\nProject Management Unit (SI AED PMU)
\nStrengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project (SRASP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

IDA (International Development Association) Grant No: E1450
\nTitle of the consulting assignment: International Individual Consultant on Environmental and Social Framework.<\/p>\n

Reference Number: SRASP-2024-01-CS-INDV<\/strong><\/p>\n

The project aims to support the Government of Tajikistan (GoT) in successfully transitioning to a sustainable, more productive, climate resilient, and inclusive model of agricultural sector growth. The proposed project will help to:
\n(i) increase the availability of improved seeds, seedlings, and planting materials that are climate resilient, affordable, farmer-preferred, and well adapted to the different agro-ecological conditions of Tajikistan;
\n(ii) strengthen the access to improved Agri-logistic services of farmers and agri-businesses; and
\n(iii) strengthen the crisis management, i.e. early warning, preparedness, and response capacity of selected public institutions.<\/p>\n

1. Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n

The overall objective of the consulting services is to support SRASP PMU in all aspects related to environmental and social in implementing project activities. To support the implementation of the planned activities, the SI AED PMU intends to hire an International Consultant on Environmental and Social Framework.
\nThe Consultant will work closely with other SI AED PMU staff, implementing partners, and the project beneficiaries. In his\/her activities the Consultant will follow the Project Operation Manual of
\nSI \u201cAED PMU\u201d, Charter of SI \u201cAED PMU\u201d, acting legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan, and orders of the SI \u201cAED PMU\u201d Director.<\/p>\n

2. Scope of services<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. More specifically the Consultant is expected to perform, but not limited, to the following tasks:
\n\u2022 Develop methodology and action plan to conduct E&S assessment of project areas and interventions.
\n\u2022 Contribute workshops and other capacity development activities as required with respect to social, environmental and climate safeguards;
\n\u2022 Assess project implementation and compliance with social, environmental and climate safeguard requirements, and identify and describe key influencing factors, including technical, bureaucratic,\u00a0 managerial, organizational, institutional, and socio-economic policy issues, in addition to other external factors unforeseen during design, and how these have affected project implementation and\/or impacted project target groups;
\n\u2022 Provide technical support to enhance the quality of environment and social framework instruments and their implementation, including support and\/or proposed actions to address identified challenges;
\n\u2022 Identify good practices and lessons from what worked and what did not work with respect to the design and implementation of safeguard instruments;
\n\u2022 Identify any potential for the replication or up-scaling of good safeguard practices;
\n\u2022 Technical support to conduct Environmental Social Assessments (ESAs) specific to project site and interventions, including associated site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs)
\n\u2022 Develop a methodology for the baseline survey and conducted environmental and social baseline for each project site
\n\u2022 Review relevant environmental and social legislative framework, adequate institutional, monitoring, and reporting arrangements to ensure proper implementation of project activities
\n\u2022 Technically review all documents such as feasibility studies, business plans, detailed designs and construction supervision plans, assessment, and training materials from environmental and social protection based on ESA criteria.
\n\u2022 Coordinate activities of the project on environmental management of land resources in cooperation with project and development partners
\n\u2022 Coordinate and cooperate with the irrigation and construction team of the project to ensure environmental concerns, issues, and challenges are taken into account from the capacity strengthening aspect of water user groups
\n\u2022 Support National experts to update and review project documents from environmental and Social
\nperspectives
\n\u2022 Support project coordinator and component coordinators in preparing information materials, presentations, and handouts to present project activities
\n\u2022 Assessment and analysis of TORs for all project procurement of the project which compliance with the WB safeguard guidelines\/requirements and project documents such as the Operational Manual, memos, and the Environmental Management Concept;
\n\u2022 Ensure the key E&S Safeguard requirements as set out in the SD documents\/instruments are integrated in the subprojects\u2019 BOQ and bidding documents.
\n\u2022 Conducts and organization environmental and social training to project personnel, informing time project team about new roles and requirements on International environmental standards to obtain needed licensees based on WB requirements
\n\u2022 Support project E&S experts in conducting analyses of the environmental situation of project sites and development of a long-term monitoring and evaluation program, based on environmental parameters based on WB requirements
\n\u2022 Control and implementation of the system of environmental management of the project initiatives based on complex monitoring and identification of environmental and social issues for sub-components of the project
\n\u2022 In close cooperation with PIU national E&S experts perform site visits and conduct environmental and social monitoring in communities, jamoats, and regions. Based on the results of the monitoring develop the report and share it with project staff
\n\u2022 Coordinate the work of other project partners and development partners who are involve in environment and social protection.
\n\u2022 Support and coordinate in generating periodic E&S compliance reporting to timely disseminate to the relevant stakeholders including the WB.
\n\u2022 Perform any other related task as required by the PMU.<\/p>\n

3. Qualifications and work experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 At least a master’s degree in environment, Nature Resource Management, agriculture, and other related field.
\n\u2022 Not less than 5 years of work experience in the related field of Environmental management, community-based development projects funded by international organizations\/donors,
\n\u2022 Excellent knowledge of the English language. Knowledge of Russian and\/or Tajik languages will be an advantage.
\n\u2022 Excellent knowledge of computer programs, base database systems, and mobile applications
\n\u2022 Good teamwork and communication skills.
\nThe detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link:
\nhttps:\/\/aedpmu.tj\/en\/wpcontent\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tor_international_enviromental_expert_wb_env_srasp_may_29_2024_eng.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

The consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures specified in the World Bank\u2019s \u201cProcurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers\u201d July 2016; revised in September 2023 (\u201cProcurement Regulations\u201d), setting forth the World Bank\u2019s policy on conflict of interest.”<\/p>\n

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 08:00 to 17:00 local time.<\/p>\n

Expressions of interest including CV must be submitted to the e-mail address below on or before 17:00 hours local time on June 21, 2024.<\/strong> Questions (or requests for clarifications) can be sent to the below email address on or before June 18, 2024.
\nProcurement Department of State Institute \u201cAgriculture Entrepreneurship Development\u201d
\nProject Management Unit (SI AED PMU).
\nE-mail: aedpmu.hr@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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CONSULTING SERVICES REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Republic of Tajikistan State Institution \u201cAgriculture Entrepreneurship Development\u201d Project Management Unit (SI AED PMU) Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project (SRASP) IDA (International Development Association) Grant No: E1450 Title of the consulting assignment: International Individual Consultant on Environmental and Social Framework. Reference Number: SRASP-2024-01-CS-INDV The project aims […]<\/p>\n

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