INVITATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPETITION
State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED)
Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project (SRASP)
RECRUITMENT: Reginal Environmental/ Social framework Specialist for the RRS regions- 1 position.
BACKGROUND
The Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project is funded by the International Development Association (IDA) grant in the amount of US$ 58 million prepared to support Tajikistan for the purpose of building foundations for a more resilient agriculture sector referring to the availability of public agricultural services, including improved seeds, seedlings, and planting materials; agri-logistical services; agrometeorological information, soil testing, locust control, and crop protection. The World Bank approved additional grant financing of US$50 million equivalent grant from the IDA20 Crisis Response Window Early Response Financing (CRW ERF) as additional financing to the SRASP (SRASP AF).
The development objective of the SRASP AF is to strengthen the foundations for a more resilient agricultural sector and support emergency interventions to address food and nutrition security in Tajikistan. The project will provide additional financing (AF) for the following components: (i) strengthening seed, seedling, and planting material systems; (ii) support investments in agri-logistical centers (ALCs) for horticulture value chains; (iii) strengthen public capacity for crises prevention and management; and (iv) project management and coordination.
The Project is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan through the State Institute “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” which is Project Management Unit for the World Bank-funded Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project (SI AED PMU).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Regional Environmental/ Social framework Specialist will work under the direction of the Regional Coordinator, close cooperation with Project Environmental Specialist, Social Specialist and with the project staff and the ESF Specialist will report to and work under direct supervision of Regional Coordinator, Deputy Director/SRAS Project Coordinator and AED PMU Director. The Regional Environmental/ Social framework Specialist will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Collection and analysis of data related to aspects of social and environmental development (eg gender, child labor issues);
• Review of environmental standards to determine the classification of the project in accordance with the guidelines for each component of the project;
• Develop and oversee SRASP's outreach campaigns, including the organization of knowledge sharing events (round tables, seminars, consultations, etc.).
• Provide training to SRASP beneficiaries, SI AED PMU staff and key stakeholders on social tools and processes and environmental management.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of an effective Grievance and Feedback Mechanism developed for SRASP and making additional proposals based on good practice examples from other existing Grievance and Feedback Processes with beneficiaries;
• Interaction with key stakeholders, including international and national NGOs and agencies working in the field of social and environmental development at the level of jamoats and districts, to propose the most effective approaches to comply with social and environmental standards.
• Development of visual information and training materials (modules, brochures, handouts, etc.) on social and environmental issues, gender issues, land rights, grievance mechanism, women's rights)
• Support training for SRASP beneficiaries on national legislation relating to child and forced labor;
• Be fully aware of the goals and objectives of the projects and their components, as well as its Operations Manual regarding social issues and safeguards.
• Provide a monthly report on the results of their work to the PMU AE and the actions taken in relation to the parameters of the environment and social issues indicated for each component of the project for their implementation, identifying weaknesses and suggestions for improvement;
• Ensure that all relevant documents and records relating to environmental and social aspects are kept at PMU AED.
Qualification requirements
• University degree in the field of sociology, agriculture and/or biological /ecological is required, postgraduate degree is an
advantage;
• Experience in delivering training and developing related materials (e.g. manuals, presentations etc.) to a variety of
audiences (e.g. rural population, government staff and specialists, NGOs);
• 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.
• Experience with carrying out social assessments is an advantage;
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills;
• Computer skills (MS office, MS Word, MS Excel, Power point, Internet E-mail etc.) is required;
• Fluency in written and spoken Tajik and Russian, knowledge of English is an advantage.
LANGUAGES
The ESF Specialist shall work in the Tajik and Russian languages. Documents shall be prepared in the Tajik or Russian Language
APPLICATION PROCESS
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 “Reginal Environmental/ Social framework Specialist”
A cover letter and resume in English and Russian languages clearly demonstrating how applicants meet essential qualifications and asset criteria should be submitted to: SI AED PMU at
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with “Reginal Environmental/ Social framework Specialist” in the subject line by no later than May 8, 2023 until 5:00 pm. Only full packages will be considered.
Applicants for the position of the Reginal Environmental/ Social framework 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 Reginal Environmental/ Social framework 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:
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; website: www.pmutacp.tj
