National Consultant for Adaptation Fund Grant Application Preparation in Tajikistan

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EXTENSION OF DEADLINE) REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT – FOUNDATION OF QUALITY EDUCATION PROJECT (LEARN) CONSULTING SERVICES REFERENCE NO.: MOES/LEARN/IC/2025-04 POSITION: NATIONAL CONSULTANT FOR PREPARATION OF ADAPTATION FUND GRANT APPLICATION GRANT NO.: IDA-E1560 Closing Date/Time: 19 January, 2026, 17:00 (Dushanbe time)

• Introduction

The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan has received grant funding in the amount of USD 50.0 million from the World Bank to implement the "Learning Environment – Foundation of Quality Education Project" (LEARN) from 2023 to 2029. The Project is being implemented by the Ministry of Education and Science (MoES) in collaboration with the Agency for Supervision in the Sphere of Education and Science (ASSES).

• Objectives of the Assignment

The objective of this assignment is to provide technical, analytical, organizational, and institutional support to the LEARN Project team in the preparation of a high-quality Adaptation Fund grant application, ensuring full integration of the national context and compliance with World Bank and Adaptation Fund requirements. Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) can be accessed via the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19ueTBE6sMwrR5WwU-oWVF-toioObsGz4YyErgjYaOAg/edit?usp=sharing

• Qualifications and Requirements

The consultant should meet the following qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in projects financed by international financial institutions (World Bank, ADB, EU, Adaptation Fund, Green Climate Fund, etc.);
• At least 5 years of practical experience in environmental and social aspects of development projects;
• Strong knowledge of national legislation and procedures of the Republic of Tajikistan;
• Established working relationships with relevant ministries and government agencies;
• Fluency in Tajik and Russian; working knowledge of English is an advantage.
• Submission of Expression of Interest

The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan/Learning Environment – Foundation of Quality Education Project (LEARN) now invites eligible individual consultants to express their interest in providing the requested services. Interested consultants must submit:

• A CV detailing their qualifications, skills, and experience.
• Copies of relevant documents evidencing their qualifications.
• References and descriptions of similar assignments performed.

Interested consultants are requested to clearly indicate the Reference No. in the subject line of their email. Expressions of interest will be evaluated in accordance with the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (July 2016, revised in November 2017, July 2018, and November 2020, September 2023, February 2025, September 2025), specifically Sections III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17, concerning the World Bank’s conflict of interest policy. A consultant will be selected using the Individual Consultants (IC) method as outlined in the Consultant Guidelines.

• Further Information

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the contact details below during office hours, 09:00 to 17:00 (Dushanbe, Tajikistan time).

• Deadline for Submission

Expressions of interest must be delivered no later than January 19, 2026, at 17:00 (Dushanbe time) to the address below: Ms. Azatullozoda Narziya Manager of the Learning Environment – Foundation of Quality Education Project (LEARN) 13A Nisormuhammad street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan Email: learnprocurespecialist@gmail.com CC: manager.learn.tjk@gmail.com Tel/Fax: (+992 37) 2-27-25-69 Agency: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 7000.0 USD