Communications Specialist

Republic of Tajikistan Tajikistan Women's Economic Empowerment Project (TWEEP)

Grant No.: TF-D1600

Title: Communications Specialist

Reference No.: TWEEP-CS-IC-10

The State Committee on Investment and State Property Management of the Republic of Tajikistan (SCISPM) has received financing from the World Bank toward the preparation and implementation of the Tajikistan Women’s Economic Empowerment Project (TWEEP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for individual consulting services. The assignment is to ensure effective external and internal communications for TWEEP, including the development and implementation of the Project’s communication strategy and communication and visibility activities; support outreach and dissemination of information on Components 1 and 2; facilitate communication with the media and other stakeholders; ensure accessible dissemination of information on Project opportunities, grievance channels, activities, and results among target beneficiary groups; and document and publicize Project achievements, lessons learned, and results. The Specialist will work full-time at the Project Implementation Group (PIG) office at SCISPM in Dushanbe, with regular travel to project implementation areas. The duration of the contract will initially be twelve (12) months, including a three (3) month probationary period, renewable annually subject to satisfactory performance and Project needs. The total Project duration is until April 2029. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment are available through the following link:

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SCISPM now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants shall provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services, including an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with description of experience in similar assignments and a brief cover letter. The criteria for selecting the Consultant are: Education A bachelor’s degree in public administration, international relations, communications, social sciences, economics, public policy, environmental/climate governance, or a related field.

Work experience At least three (3) years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: public administration, communications, international cooperation, program/project coordination, or stakeholder engagement. Experience working with international organizations and development partners is a plus; Experience in preparing project communication strategies and leading their implementation, including managing project social media presence and preparing communication products such as short videos/reels, designs, and infographics; Experience preparing official, analytical, reporting, informational, and/or presentation materials, as well as supporting the coordination of events and engagement with stakeholders; Skills in preparing content for social media and providing communications support for events. Familiarity with gender issues, sustainable development, or women’s economic empowerment is a plus.

Special interpersonal skills Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills; Fluency in Tajik and Russian, and a good working knowledge of English; Proficiency in MS Office and social media management. Experience with website content management systems, as well as basic graphic design or video editing skills, is a plus.

Submission of one or two samples of communication products previously developed by the applicant, or a portfolio document containing links to relevant communication materials, such as social media content, publications, short videos/reels, infographics, press releases, success stories, or other relevant communication products, will be considered an advantage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated September 2025 (the Regulations), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant selection method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 to 16:00 local time. Expressions of interest, including CV and cover letter, may be submitted in English, Russian, or Tajik and must be submitted to the e-mail address below on or before 16:00 hours local time on September 07, 2026. The documents submitted by the candidates must fully reflect their qualifications, relevant professional experience, and ability to perform the assignment. The submitted documents, including the CV and cover letter, should be concise and must not exceed ten (10) pages in total. The State Committee on Investment and State Property Management of the Republic of Tajikistan Tajikistan Women’s Economic Empowerment Project (TWEEP) Tajikistan, Dushanbe, Rudaki av. 40

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