Request for expressions of interest

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: Administrator

Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): OHP/CS/ICS-2026/04

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://ehukumat.tj/uploads/2026/8/31/ad482715987d790e12e2c37c5a1530d1_original.178109.pdf

3. Qualification requirements for candidates are as follow

University degree in business administration, law, finance, taxation, international relations or other relevant fields. At least year of work experience in an office or administrative work. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel. Excellent oral and written communication skills in Tajik and Russian. Knowledge of English will be considered an advantage.

The State Institute “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” now invites eligible specialists to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested specialists should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience 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 “Administrator” 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 September 16, 2026, by 11:00. Only complete applications will be considered. State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” Project Management Unit

Attn: [contact details removed]

Address: Bokhtar street 17, 12th Floor

City: Dushanbe

Country: Tajikistan

E-mail: procurement.ohp@gmail.com