Team Leader/Project Management Specialist

• At least postgraduate degree in Project Management, MBA, Civil Engineering and/or related areas with experience related to education infrastructure and professionally qualified, having affiliation with international accreditation agencies is preferred.
• At least 15 years of total working experience with including minimum of 7 years in the engineering planning, design, construction, operation and management of education works.
• The expert is expected to have worked for more than 5 years in developing countries, including working experience found in Central Asian region, preferably in Tajikistan.
• Experience in IsDB or similar Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) funded projects of a similar nature and size with proven knowledge of FIDIC based and/or IDB conditions of contract. Expert is required to have successfully completed at least two (2) similar projects in the capacity of the Team Leader.
• Proficiency in English should be excellent and knowledge of any of the widely spoken local languages is highly preferable. Expert must have good oral and written communication skills in English to document completed work tasks, give project status reports, and prepare final engineering analysis reports for EA/PMU.
• Expert is expected to be well familiar with AutoCAD and other modeling software’s related to the assignment.

Resident Engineer

• At least bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and experience related to education infrastructure and professionally qualified.
• At least 15 years of total working experience with including 7 years in the supervision of construction of education works.
• The expert is expected to have worked for more than 5 years in developing countries, including working experience found in Central Asian region, preferably in Tajikistan.
• Experience in IsDB or similar MDB funded projects of a similar nature and size with proven knowledge of FIDIC based and/or IsDB conditions of contract. Expert is required to have successfully completed in construction of at least two (2) similar projects in the capacity of the Resident Engineer.
• Proficiency in English should be excellent and knowledge of any of the widely spoken local languages is highly preferable.
• Expert should have good reporting and computer skills.

Design specialist

• At least postgraduate degree in civil engineering. Expert is expected to be well acquainted with works design in education sector.
• At least 15 years of total working experience with including 7 years in engineering planning, design, construction, operation and management of civil works preferably in the education sector.
• Expert is required to have been completed at least two (2) assignments in design of works of or a similar nature and complexity. Experience in working in similar projects funded by IDB (or similar MDB) funded projects would be preferred.
• The expert is expected to have worked for more than 5 years in developing countries, including working experience found in Central Asian region, preferably in Tajikistan.
• Proficiency in English should be excellent and knowledge of any of the widely spoken local languages is highly preferable. Expert is expected to know well AutoCAD, Water CAD and other modeling software’s related to the assignment.

Education Specialist:

• At least bachelor’s degree in education and/or similar areas.
• At least 15 years of total working experience with including 10 years in planning, design, and implementation of education projects/programs with an emphasis on competency based education (CBE).
• Expert is required to have participated in at least two (2) assignments in design and implementation of CBE related projects of a similar nature and complexity.
• The expert is expected to be familiar about the education policies, regulations and standards in Tajikistan.
• Experience in IsDB (or similar MDB) funded projects of a similar nature is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English should be excellent and knowledge of any of the widely spoken local languages is highly preferable.
• Expert should have good reporting and computer skills.

EMIS Specialist

• At least bachelor’s degree in Data Management and Education Management Information System engineering and/or related areas, with experience on EMIS development.
• At least 15 years of total working experience with including 10 years in planning, design and development of database and Management Information system with emphasis on EMIS.
• Participated in at least two (2) similar projects where they held similar functions.
• The expert is expected to have worked for more than 5 years in developing countries, including working experience found in Central Asian region, preferably in Tajikistan.
• Proficiency in English should be excellent and knowledge of any of the widely spoken local languages is highly preferable.
• Expert should have good reporting and computer skills.

Procurement & Contract Specialist

• At least bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Contract/Procurement Management or similar areas.
• At least 10 years of total working experience with including 7 years in procurement of civil works, goods and services as well as contract management.
• Experience in IsDB (or similar MDB) funded projects of a similar nature and size with proven knowledge of FIDIC based and/or IsDB procurement rules and procedures.
• Participated in at least two (2) similar projects where he/she held similar functions.
• Experience found in Central Asian region would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in English should be excellent and knowledge of any of the widely spoken local languages is highly preferable.
• Expert should have good reporting and computer skills.

Deputy Team Leader/Civil Engineer

• At least bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar area.
• At least 15 years of total working experience including 10 years in planning, design, construction, operation and management of infrastructures and civil works. Experience in construction of schools/education facilities is an advantage.
• The expert is expected to know well the construction norms and standards in Tajikistan.
• Expert is required to have participated in at least two (2) assignments in design and construction of civil works projects.
• Experience in IsDB (or similar MDB) funded projects of a similar nature is preferred.
• Expert is expected to be familiar with AutoCAD and other modeling software’s related to the assignment.
• Excellent reporting and computer skills. Knowledge of English will be an advantage.

Local Resident Engineer

• At least bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and experience related to education infrastructure and professionally qualified.
• At least 15 years of total working experience with including 7 years in the supervision of construction of education works.
• Experience in IsDB or similar MDB funded projects of a similar nature and size with proven knowledge of FIDIC based and/or IsDB conditions of contract. Expert is required to have successfully completed in construction of at least two (2) similar projects in the capacity of the Local Resident Engineer.
• Excellent reporting and computer skills. Knowledge of English will be an advantage.

Local Education Specialist:

• At least bachelor’s degree in education and/or similar areas.
• At least 10 years of total working experience with including 5 years in planning, design, and implementation of education projects/programs with an emphasis on competency based education (CBE).
• Expert is required to have participated in at least one (1) assignments in design and implementation of CBE related projects of a similar nature and complexity.
• The expert is expected to be familiar about the education policies, regulations and standards in Tajikistan.
• Experience in IsDB (or similar MDB) funded projects of a similar nature is an advantage.
• Excellent reporting and computer skills. Knowledge of English will be an advantage.

Local EMIS Specialist

• At least bachelor’s degree in Data Management and Education Management Information System engineering and/or related areas, with experience on EMIS development.
• At least 10 years of total working experience with including 5 years in planning, design and development of database and Management Information system with emphasis on EMIS.
• Participated in at least one (1) similar projects where they held similar functions.
• Excellent reporting and computer skills. Knowledge of English will be an advantage.

For international experts

• At least bachelor’s degree in relevant field for which expert is assigned.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience, including 5 years of working experience in developing countries, including working experience found in Central Asian region, preferably in Tajikistan.
• Participated in at least one (1) similar project where he/she held similar functions.
• Knowledge of international standard and norms in the field of the position for which the expert is assigned.
• Good knowledge of English and excellent reporting and computer skills.

For national experts

• At least Bachelor’s degree in relevant field for which position expert is assigned.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant working experience.
• Excellent knowledge of local standard and norms in the field for which position expert is assigned.
• Participated in at least one (1) similar project where he/she held similar functions.
• Excellent reporting and computer skills. Knowledge of English will be an advantage.

Support staffs:

Consultant is expected to ensure having adequate number of support staffs throughout the assignment (translator, accountant, AutoCAD expert, secretary, office manager, driver, etc.). The translator(s) should be well qualified, with excellent possession of English, Tajik and Russian languages.

Team Leader/Project Management Specialist (International expert)

• At least postgraduate degree in Project Management, MBA, civil engineering and/or related areas with experience related to health infrastructure and professionally qualified, having affiliation with international accreditation agencies is preferred.
• At least 15 years of total working experience with including minimum of 7 years in the engineering planning, design, construction, operation and management of health sector works.
• The expert is expected to have worked for more than 5 years in developing countries, including working experience found in Central Asian region, preferably in Tajikistan.
• Experience in IsDB or similar Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) funded projects of a similar nature and size with proven knowledge of FIDIC based and/or IDB conditions of contract. Expert is required to have successfully completed at least two (2) similar projects in the capacity of the Team Leader.
• Proficiency in English should be excellent and knowledge of any of the widely spoken local languages is highly preferable. Expert must have good oral and written communication skills in English to document completed work tasks, give project status reports, and prepare final engineering analysis reports for EA/PMU.
• -Expert is expected to be well familiar with AutoCAD and other modeling software’s related to the assignment.

Chief Design Engineer (International expert)

• At least postgraduate degree in civil engineering. Expert is expected to be well acquainted with works design in health sector.
• At least 15 years of total working experience with including 7 years in engineering planning, design, construction, operation and management of civil works preferably in the health sector.
• Expert is required to have been completed at least two (2) assignments in design of works of or a similar nature and complexity. Experience in working in similar projects funded by IDB (or similar MDB) funded projects would be preferred.
• The expert is expected to have worked for more than 5 years in developing countries, including working experience found in Central Asian region, preferably in Tajikistan.
• Proficiency in English should be excellent and knowledge of any of the widely spoken local languages is highly preferable. Expert is expected to know well AutoCAD, Water CAD and other modeling software’s related to the assignment.

Hospital Architect (International expert)

• At least postgraduate degree in architecture or equivalent. Expert is expected to be well experienced in architectural design of health facilities.
• At least 15 years of professional experience with at least two projects for design of hospitals of a capacity of more than 100 beds. Having portfolio of projects with innovative hospital design and knowledge of building medical facility will be an asset.
• Experience of working in similar projects funded by IsDB (or similar MDB) funded projects would be preferred.
• The expert is expected to have worked for more than 5 years in developing countries, including working experience found in Central Asian region, preferably in Tajikistan.
• Proficiency in English should be excellent and knowledge of any of the widely spoken local languages is highly preferable.

Public Health/MNCH Specialist (International expert):

• At least master’s degree in Public Health and/or similar areas.
• At least 15 years of total working experience with including 10 years in planning, design, and implementation of health projects/programs with an emphasis MNCH.
• Expert is required to have participated in at least two (2) assignments in design and implementation of health/MNCH related projects of a similar nature and complexity.
• The expert is expected to be familiar about the Health policies, regulations and standards in Tajikistan.
• Experience in IsDB (or similar MDB) funded projects of a similar nature is an advantage.
• Excellent reporting and computer skills. Knowledge of English will be an advantage.

Medical Equipment Specialist (International expert)

• At least university degree in procurement, MBA, medical engineering or similar areas.
• At least 10 years of professional experience including 7 years in in hospital equipment planning and management.
• Expert is required to have been completed at least two (2) assignments involving preparation of equipment lists (medical and nonmedical), development of technical specifications for hospitals providing inand outpatient services and supervision of installation works and commissioning of medical and non-medical equipment.
• Participated in at least two (2) similar projects where he/she held similar functions.
• Experience found in Central Asian region would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in English should be excellent and knowledge of any of the widely spoken local languages is highly preferable.

Procurement and Contract Specialist (International expert)

• At least bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Contract/Procurement Management or similar areas.
• At least 10 years of total working experience with including 7 years in procurement of civil works, goods and services as well as contract management.
• Experience in IsDB (or similar MDB) funded projects of a similar nature and size with proven knowledge of FIDIC based and/or IsDB procurement rules and procedures.
• Participated in at least two (2) similar projects where he/she held similar functions.
• Experience found in Central Asian region would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in English should be excellent and knowledge of any of the widely spoken local languages is highly preferable.

Deputy Team Leader/Chief Supervision Engineer (National expert)

• At least bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar area.
• At least 15 years of total working experience including 10 years in planning, design, construction, operation and management of infrastructures and civil works. Experience in construction of health facilities is an advantage.
• The expert is expected to know well the construction norms and standards in Tajikistan.
• Expert is required to have participated in at least two (2) assignments in design and supervision of civil works projects.
• Experience in IsDB (or similar MDB) funded projects of a similar nature is preferred.
• Expert is expected to be familiar with AutoCAD and other modeling software’s related to the assignment.
• Excellent reporting and computer skills. Knowledge of English will be an advantage.

Architect (National expert)

• At least bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent. Experience in design of health facilities will be an asset.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in architectural design of civil works projects. Excellent knowledge of local architectural standard and norms for health facilities.
• Expert is required to have participated in at least two (2) similar assignments.
• Experience of working with national ministries and local authorities

Structural Engineer (National expert)

• At least bachelor’s degree in structural engineering or equivalent. Experience in design of health facilities will be an asset.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in engineering design and structural analysis to ensure safety of health care buildings and other medical facilities and equipment.
• Expert is required to have participated in at least two (2) similar assignments.
• Proficient in written and spoken English will be an asset.

HVAC Engineer (National expert)

• At least bachelor’s degree in HVAC Engineering or related areas.
• At least 10 years of professional experience; experience in design of HVAC and medical gas distribution systems for at least 2 hospitals or equivalent buildings, design of HVAC for clean rooms; air handling, air filtration, and heating systems taking into account the building energy management; supervision and commissioning of HVAC systems in hospitals. Knowledge of energy-conservative design practices for the healthcare environment will be an asset.
• Proficient in written and spoken English will be an asset.

Water and Sanitation Engineer (National expert)

• At least bachelor’s degree in water and sanitation or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of professional experience; experience in design of water and sanitation systems for at least 2 hospitals or equivalent buildings; supervision of water and sanitation systems in hospitals and review of contractor drawings and designs for equipment fittings.
• Proficient in written and spoken English will be an asset.

Electrical Engineer (National expert)

• At least bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of professional experience; design of the electrical systems for at least 2 hospitals with imaging equipment or equivalent buildings. Knowledge of the Building Energy Management will be an asset. Supervision and commissioning of Electrical systems in buildings.
• Proficient in written and spoken English will be an asset.

Quantity Surveyor (National expert)

• At least bachelor’s degree in costing and quantity surveying or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of professional experience involving price/forecast the cost of the different materials needed for the project, tracking changes to the design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly, measure and value the work done on site, select and/or source construction materials.
• Proficient in written and spoken English will be an asset.

Site Engineer

• At least bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Expert is expected to be well acquainted with supervision, costing and quality control.
• At least 10 years of total working experience with including 5 years in construction supervision, operation and management preferably in the health sector.
• Expert is required to have been completed at least two (2) assignments in design of works of or a similar nature and complexity. Experience in working in similar projects funded by IDB (or similar MDB) funded projects would be preferred.
• Proficiency in English should be excellent and knowledge of any of the widely spoken local languages is highly preferable. Expert is expected to know well AutoCAD, Water CAD and other modeling software’s related to the assignment.

Environmental/Safeguard Specialist (National expert)

• At least bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Environment Management Planning (EMP), particularly for healthcare projects. Experience in planning of internal and external logistics for the collection, transport, storage and treatment of healthcare waste will be an asset.
• Proficient in written and spoken English will be an asset.

For international experts:

• At least bachelor’s degree in relevant field for which expert is assigned.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience, including 5 years of working experience in developing countries, including working experience found in Central Asian region, preferably in Tajikistan.
• Participated in at least one (1) similar project where he/she held similar functions.
• Knowledge of international standard and norms in the field of the position for which the expert is assigned.
• Good knowledge of English and excellent reporting and computer skills.

For national experts:

• At least Bachelor’s degree in relevant field for which position expert is assigned.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant working experience.
• Excellent knowledge of local standard and norms in the field for which position expert is assigned.
• Participated in at least one (1) similar project where he/she held similar functions.
• Excellent reporting and computer skills. Knowledge of English will be an advantage.

Services and Facilities to be Provided by the Executing Agency

45. The EA will provide the following inputs:

• Provide the Consultant with access to all relevant reports, studies and other documents, required to carry out project implementation. This will be provided free of charge, unless the EA makes additional expenses, which will be reimbursed by the Consultant;
• Facilitate to the extent possible, in entering to the country, and issuance of visas;
• Facilitate in organizing meetings and discussions with concerned stakeholders, beneficiaries and local authorities upon request of the Consultant;
• Supporting the Consultant with the necessary Project related approvals and clearances from the relevant authorities in Tajikistan and IsDB;

46. The EA is not required to provide facilities such as office space, equipment, communication, interpretation services, etc. during the assignment course. Consultant is expected to purchase necessary equipment.

47. The supervision staff shall operate from site offices to be set up by the Consultant close to the sites for the construction contracts. Transportation vehicles shall be provided to the site supervision staff by arrangements through the Contractors. The EA will support the Consultant with at least one local engineer in the districts that works are on-going.

Institutional Arrangements

48. The Executing Agency of the Project is the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Tajikistan. A Project Management Unit (PMU) is established to deal with day-to-day project activities and will act on behalf of Executing Agency. The PMU is based in Dushanbe and will have field office/s to be established Khatlon. The IsDB and assigned local authorities by the Government will monitor the works through independent monitoring team or with reviewing consultant’s reports.

49. The Team Leader shall be based at the Consultant’s headquarters in Dushanbe, with having field visits to project site as required. The Resident Supervision Engineer will have to travel frequently to the site offices and stay in the field during the construction and defects liability period, as required. Deputy Team Leader is expected to be involved throughout assignment acting as deputy for Team Leader and Resident Engineer in respective phases of assignment. During active construction phase, national experts are expected to be based mainly in the field to ensure proper supervision and monitoring of construction works and other activities.

50. The Consultant will assist the Executing Agency/PMU in getting necessary approvals for the Detail design documents, cost estimate, request for proposals, Bidding Documents and other assessment reports from relevant authorities (as required by the Government of Tajikistan and/or IsDB). The Consultant will assist the Executing Agency/PMU by providing information, documents and explanation on status of their services as and when required by the EA and IsDB.