Special Notice of Environmental Specialist Selection
Organization: State Entity Municipal Infrastructure Development Project Management Unit (MID PMU)
Project: Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Investment Project (Phase-1)
Position: Environmental Specialist
Country: Republic of Tajikistan
Grant No.: E 0950- TJ
Issued on: 03 April, 2025
- INTRODUCTION
The Tajikistan Water Supply and Sanitation Investment Project (WSIP-1) was approved by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on June 23, 2022. The lead implementing agencies are the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan (MEWR) and the Committee on Housing and Communal Services under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The Financing Agreement between the Republic of Tajikistan and the International Development Association and the Project Agreement between the Project Implementation Agency (PIA), the Committee on Housing and Communal Services under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the International Development Association were signed on October 3, 2022. The Project Development Objective (PDO) is formulated as follows:
The Tajikistan Water Supply and Sanitation Investment Project (WSIP -1) is the first phase of the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Investment Programme, providing investments in capital improvement/modernisation of infrastructure with ongoing support for the implementation of ongoing national reforms, including the restructuring and strengthening of key institutions for planning, regulation and service delivery in the water sector in Khatlon province. The project areas covered by WSIP -1 are characterised by high rural population density, low coverage of safely managed water services, high dependence on unsafe water sources, relatively high poverty rates and a lack of investment from other donors. The project will expand investments in priority water supply infrastructure in the districts of J. Balkhi and Dusti served by the Vakhsh inter-district water supply system and maximize the impact of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project investments in the so-called “wholesale” water supply system. These efforts will help improve the financial sustainability of the water supply and sanitation sector in the long term and move the sector towards results-based planning and improved service quality.
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Higher education in environmental sciences, civil engineering, environmental management or related aspects of water resources management;
- At least three years of relevant experience;
- Experience in World Bank funded projects is an advantage;
- Excellent oral and written Russian, Tajik, knowledge of English is preferred;
- Computer literacy, including word processing and spreadsheet skills.
- DURATION OF THE CONTRACT:
The Environmental Specialist will report directly to the Project Director. The term of the contract is one year (with a probationary period of 3 months) with possible extension depending on performance.
- APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
A signed and dated application in Tajik, Russian, or English addressed to the Project Director, Mr. Saidvalizod A. In the subject line of the application, indicate the position for which the applicant is applying and a brief justification of his/her qualifications for the position. Signed and dated CV in Tajik, Russian, or English. Copy of diploma, labor book and other documents confirming the required qualifications. Copy of certificate and references, if any.
Follow the link to find the detailed Terms of Reference (TOR):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JxcCFt1-FRvD557eZga4UQtB97Ex7pV6/edit#heading=h.srysgcxbslov
Deadline for submitting documents –18th of April, 2025
Documents must be submitted in paper form or by email to the following address:
N Karabaeva str. 56, 4th floors, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Email: rwssp@midp.tj
Based on the review of resumes, selected and shortlisted candidates will be informed of the results within 10 working days after the application deadline. Only selected candidates will be invited to an interview and (if an interview is scheduled) assessed.
Additional information can be obtained from the contacts above 09:00 to 16:00 hours.