REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Development of Environmental Code of the Republic of Tajikistan

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

COMMITTEE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN

Tajikistan Resilient Landscape Restoration Project

Assignment Title: Development of Environmental Code of the Republic of Tajikistan

Reference No. TRLRP-CS-CQS-08E

Committee of Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan has received financing for the Tajikistan resilient landscape restoration project and intends to use part of these funds for the consulting services to support CEP for the Development of Environmental Code of the Republic of Tajikistan.

The main objective of providing consulting services under this Terms of Reference is to support the CIIP CEP for the implementation the development the Environmental Code of the Republic of Tajikistan includes the technical draft design of the document, analysis of the current legislation in the field of environmental protection, institutional analysis, analysis of international experience, monitoring and evaluation, development of recommendations for further actions and approval of the final version of the Environmental Code of the Republic of Tajikistan as required internal procedures as defined in the Terms of reference.

The duration of the assignment approximately will start from August 2023 and should be completed by December 2024.

Center for implementation of investment project of Committee of Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services.

The shortlisting criteria are:

A minimum of 15 years of extensive experience in environmental management and environmental legislation, specifically within the Central Asian region.

Prior involvement in at least two comparable assignments and work with the Parliamentarians of the Republic of Tajikistan, as well as other Central Asian countries, in the development of environmental law acts.

In-depth understanding of environmental management, ecological laws, and current legislation related to environmental concerns within the Central Asian context, as well as a proven ability to collaborate with local and regional stakeholders.

Demonstrated practical experience in reforming structural systems, analyzing climate vulnerability and climate risks, and drafting environmental protection (ecological) legislations in Central Asia, with a specific focus on the needs and peculiarities of the region.

Well-regarded organization that has successfully collaborated with inter-ministerial and inter-governmental structures throughout Central Asia for the betterment of environmental management and legislation.                                                                                        The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to the Section III, Para 3.14,3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank's” Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, November 2020,” setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the CQS (Consultant Qualification Selection) method set out in the Procurement Regulation.

Terms of reference and further information can obtained at the address below during working hours from (08.00 a.m. till 5.00 p.m. local time) or can be found at www.tajnature.tj.

Expressions of Interest (including profile of the firm, experience, primary legal documents, etc ) must be prepared in English and Russian languages and must be delivered to the address below by e-mail, by hand by 16.00 p.m. local time on August 10, 2023. 

Center for Implementation of investment projects under the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.

For the attention of: Mr. Junaidzoda Muhibullo, Director

5/1 Shamsi str., Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan

Phone number: +992 2 36 59 72

E-mail: cepciptj@gmail.com   

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Terms of Reference for Eco Code