RECRUITMENT: Environmental Specialist - 1 position

BACKGROUND
The Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project is an IDA grant in the amount of US$ 58 million prepared to support Tajikistan for the purpose of foundations for a more resilient agriculture sector refer to the availability of public agricultural services, including improved seeds, seedlings, and planting materials; agri-logistical services; agro meteorological information, soil testing, locust control and crop protection.

The project is implemented by the State Institution Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development Project Management Unit (SI AED PMU).

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The development objective of the proposed project is to strengthen the foundations for a more resilient agricultural sector in Tajikistan.

State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED) now invites qualified specialists with relevant work experience to participate in the competitive selection for the vacant position of the Environmental Specialist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties of the Specialist include the following:
• To organize periodic training programs to develop and improve the skills and abilities of employees involved in the implementation of the project on environmental management.
• Organize annual workshops with residents of the project area, NGOs, members of the national environmental movement;
• To familiarize employees with MCC requirements and provide them with the necessary
information (ie, local, national, or international environmental standards and requirements) to obtain permits / licenses, contracts and others.
Review of standards for the environment to determine the classification of the project in
accordance with the guidelines for each component of the project;
• Monthly provide a report on the results of its work in the AED PMU and the action taken in respect of the environmental parameters specified for each project components for their implementation, identifying weaknesses and proposals for improvement;
• Provide guidance to the AED PMU, and to promote the inclusion of the tender documentation procedures to ensure compliance with environmental standards and allow resolution of environmental problems;
• Ensure that all relevant documents and records relating to the environmental aspects will be stored in the AED PMU.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Environmental consultant should have experience in the control of environmental pollution, at least 5 years of work experience, especially related to the environment.
• He / she should be familiar with the procedures of environmental monitoring, with the knowledge of national and international standards on the environment and the requirements for drinking water, irrigation and land, public health standards and technical specifications and safety standards.
• He / she must have at least 3 years of experience in the private, local or national government administration system.
• He / she should have experience in international projects, ADB and WB.
• The consultant should be able to use a personal computer.
• Word and Excel is desirable to know the English language.
• Ability to communicate with people.

APPLICATION PROCESS
A cover letter (2 pages maximum) and resume (3 pages maximum) clearly demonstrating how applicants meet essential qualifications and asset criteria should be submitted to: State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “Environmental Specialist” in the subject line by no later than March 14, 2022 until 5:00 pm. Only full packages will be considered.
Applicants for the position of the Environmental Specialist will be selected in accordance with the procedures specified in the "Guidelines for the selection and hiring of Specialists by the World Bank.

You can get acquainted with the full Terms of Reference (Terms of Reference and Scope of Services) of the Environmental Specialist in the SI AED PMU at the address: Rudaki district, Jamoat Russia, Village 1-may, 432. Republic of Tajikistan, State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED)
Contact phone: + Tel / fax: (44) 6100013; (44) 6100014; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.