Objective and Purpose of the Assignment 

The Government of Tajikistan (GoT) has received a grant from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) part of which will be used to recruit various specialists to assist the Ministry of Education and Science (MOES) implement the Improving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Secondary Education Project. A National Civil Engineer (Disaster Resilience) is required to support the Project Administration Group (PAG) and the International Civil Engineer (Disaster Resilience) in ensuring the design of educational buildings and other infrastructures are disaster resilient in accordance with international norms and standards.

Scope of Work 

The assignment will support MOES, PAG and the International Civil Engineer (Disaster Resilience) in ensuring that the detailed civil works plans, design and drawings for the construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures in the 22 sites to be supported under the project are disaster resilient compliant. In particular, the Consultant will support PAG and the International Civil Engineer (Disaster Resilience) and work closely with the Design Supervision Firm (DSF) during design of civil works packages.

Minimum Qualification Requirements 

• Higher education in Civil Engineering or related field. Master's Degree in this field will be an advantage. 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering; 

• Good problem solving and creative thinking skills, ability to multi-task and quick reaction; 

• Knowledge of the local business environment in the construction industry; 

• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory documents of the Republic of Tajikistan in terms of construction works; 

• Knowledge of the basics of work technology, development and approval of construction plans; 

• Knowledge of technologies and methods of construction works, construction rules, requirements of labor organization during construction works; 

• Knowledge of development of design estimates and other technical documentation, introduction of scientific and technical achievements and experience of advanced enterprises in the field of construction; 

• Knowledge of rules and norms of labor protection, occupational safety, industrial sanitation and fire protection and regulations; 

• Computer literacy: Windows XP, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, ARCHICAD, MS Project and ability quickly master new systems; 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Tajik and Russian languages. Knowledge of English will be an advantage.  

 

Interested candidates should to send a Cover letter and CV (in Russian and English) with the note “National Civil Engineer (Disaster Resilience)” to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, 1st floor, room No. 102, 13A Nissormuhammad Ave., Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, Tel/Fax: (+992 37) 2274502 or email: maorif-marketing@mail.ru. Consultants submitting an expression of interest required to be registered in CMS.

The deadline for submitting is 23.02.2024 until 17:00.