REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(SELECTION OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS)
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Country: |
Republic of Tajikistan |
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Project Name: |
Joint IsDB/ISFD-GPE-OFID Project for Support to Implementation of the National Education Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan (Phase-II) |
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Sector: |
Education |
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INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SERVICES: |
Teacher Professional Development Consultant |
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Mode of Financing: |
IsDB Loan and Instalment Sale |
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Financing No: |
TJK1043 |
The Republic of Tajikistan has received financing from the Islamic Development Bank toward the cost of the Joint IsDB/ISFD-GPE-OFID Project for Support to Implementation of the National Education Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan (Phase-II), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract of consultant services of an Individual Consultant for which this Expression of Interest is issued.
The Project objectives is to improve the learning environment and facilitate system strengthening for sustainable implementation of an inclusive, competency-based education system to improve student learning outcomes in Tajikistan. The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan is the Executing Agency of the project. The project implementation period is 5 (five) years.
The services include, but not limited to the following: carry out the overall coordination and monitoring of the interventions related to Project’s Teacher Professional Development Reform (Sub-Component 2.2), provide technical support in establishment and management of the WGs responsible for Teacher preparation and Professional Development, facilitate meetings of the MoES Steering Committee and Local Education Group, support the MoES, Academy of Education and UNICEF in achieving all the project indicators through advocacy at various levels of the government etc.. The estimated level of efforts is 36 (thirty-six) months. The expected start date of assignment is May 2026.
The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be found at the attachment.
The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan now invites eligible consultant (“Individual Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants must provide specific information which demonstrates that they are fully qualified to perform the services.
The shortlist will be drawn up following the evaluation of CVs and useful information in response to this notice of expression of interest including references. Potential candidates will be required to provide information on their general qualifications as an individual consultant, their mission-relevant experience, their experience in the sector as well as their language ability.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the selection method applicable to Individual Consultants as defined in the IsDB Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultant Services under IsDB Project Financing (April 2019 edition, revised February 2023)
Minimum Qualification Requirements
- Advanced university degree in the fields of education, with focus on teacher training, development of teacher policies, teacher training curriculum design and any related field. PhD level in education is in an asset
- At least 8 years’ experience in a relevant field, with focus on teacher training.
- Experience in project management at any level is an asset;
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking. Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills with stakeholders. Ability to work under pressure and commitment to work to tight timeframe. Good writing skills.
- Fluency in Tajik is required, knowledge of English and Russian is an asset.
The attention of interested Individual Consultants are invited to read Clauses 1. 23 and 1.24 of the IsDB Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultant Services under IsDB Project Financing, April 2019 edition, revised February 2023 (the "Procurement Guidelines") setting forth the IsDB's policy on conflicts of interest.
Interested individual consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours, i.e. 08:00 to 17:00 (local time).
Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form accompanied by the CV and any other document (in person or by e-mail) to the address below no later than April 17, 2026.
Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan
Attention: Project Implementation Group for Joint IsDB/ISFD-GPE-OFID Project for Support to Implementation of the National Education Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan (Phase-II)
Lohuti 6 street
734024, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan
Tel: + (992) 881883344
E-mail: pigsineds@gmail.com with copy to idbroa@isdb.org
Website: www.maorif.tj