REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT – FOUNDATION OF QUALITY EDUCATION PROJECT

POSITION: INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT ON DEVELOPING THE SECTION OF PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR PROJECT LEARN

CONSULTING SERVICES

REFERENCE NO. MOES/LEARN/LC/2024-06

GRANT NO. IDA-E1560

I. Expression of interest

The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan has received grant funding in the amount of US$50.0 million from the World Bank for the implementation of the "Learning Environment – Foundation of Quality Education Project” (the Project, LEARN) during 2023-2029. The Project will be implemented by the Ministry of Education and Science (MOES), and in close coordination with the Agency for Supervision in the Sphere of Education and Science (ASSES). 

The Project Development Objective is to enhance the quality of teaching and learning environments in selected general secondary schools.

The assignment aims to assess and develop recommendations to enhance physical practices affecting the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning environments in Tajikistan's schools. The objectives include:

- Conducting an assessment of current physical practices and policies and their impact on the learning environment.

- Contributing to the development of the physical environment chapter of the National Framework.

- Collaborating with stakeholders to improve the quality of the National Framework.

- Supporting capacity building and implementation of the piloting process.

- Drafting an implementation plan for the National Framework.

The Terms of Reference for the assignment can be found at the following link:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bDzwPqkLu2al8i6SkEuz0EP03Dc6cCoY/edit 

II. Requirements to the consultant

The Consultant should have the following qualifications: 

a) Master’s degree in engineering, development studies, social sciences, or a related field.

b) Experience in working on educational reforms, particularly in developing regulatory documents.

c) At least 7 years of professional experience in the engineering system of Tajikistan.

d) Experience with donor-funded projects and/or international organizations is an advantage.

e) Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.

f) At least 10 years of experience in the civil engineering sector.

g) PhD in civil engineering or architecture.

h) Knowledge of regulatory standards for design/construction in Tajikistan.

i) Familiarity with the construction/rehabilitation context in Tajikistan.

j) Experience in construction/restoration of public objects in Tajikistan or Central Asia.

k) Proficiency in Russian and Tajik languages; English is an advantage.

l) Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, email, ZOOM meetings, AutoCAD, ARCHICAD, MS Project, and ability to learn new systems.

Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan now invites eligible consultants (Individual consultant) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (CV, copy of documents evidencing appropriate qualifications and skills, experience and competence related to the task, description of similar tasks performed, references, etc). 

The attention of interested Consultants 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 November 2017 and August 2018 and November 2020) - 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.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the selection of Individual Consultants (IC) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 09:00 to 17:00 hours of Dushanbe/Tajikistan time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by August 14, 2024 (17:00 p.m.) 

Mr. Dilshod Safarzoda

Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Republic of Tajikistan

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Nissormuhammad Ave. 13A

Email address: procurement.learn@maorif.tj c/c project.learn@maorif.tj  

Tel/Fax: (+992 37) 2274502