Senior Financial Management Consultant; Technical Assistance for Financing Framework for Rogun Hydropower Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Republic of Tajikistan

Technical Assistance for Financing Framework for Rogun Hydropower Project

Project ID: P178819

Consulting services: Senior Financial Management Consultant (RHPP/CS/IC/6/L)

Project Background

The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan has received financing from the World Bank in the amount of US$15,000,000 toward the cost of the Technical Assistance (TA) for Financing Framework for the Rogun Hydropower Project This project is jointly financed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) (US$ 5.0 million).

The TA Project will help to: (a) strengthen technical, environmental, and social aspects of the Rogun hydropower plant construction project (Rogun HPP Project); (b) develop the commercial framework of the Rogun HPP Project; and (c) strengthen the institutional capacity of the Project Management Group for Energy Facilities Construction under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Rogun (Rogun PMG), which is the implementing entity for Rogun HPP Project.

Main objectives of the assignment

The Consultant will coordinate the Financial Management and the Disbursement specialists and work with other members of the Project Management Group for Energy Facilities Construction under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (hereinafter referred to as Rogun PMG), SE Directorate for Flooding Zone (DFZ) and OJSC Rogun HPP and other project participants, to achieve project objectives.

The Terms of Reference for the assignment can be found at the following link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t77BYU5b6rDye-eT5OsTHJWdx5MBbBEq/view?…

Qualification requirements:

At least Master’s Degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or economics.
At least seven (7) to ten (10) years of proven professional experience in accounting/financial management.
At least seven (7) years of experience in financial management capacity in projects financed by international financial institutions (e.g. WB, ADB, EIB, EBRD) and good knowledge of the financial management and disbursement procedures of the World Bank.
Excellent understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards and International Public Sector Accounting Standards.
Extensive knowledge of Tajik accounting and tax legislation.
Extensive knowledge and experience of working with accounting software 1C Enterprise.
Skills and practical experience with Microsoft 365 Suite applications.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluency in Russian and Tajik languages and English (both writing and speaking).

An individual Consultant shall be selected following Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants in accordance with Section VI, paragraphs, 7.36 and 7.37 of “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”)

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 09:00 to 17:00 (local time).

Interested specialists must submit CV, two Recommendation letters and a cover letter in Tajik/Russian and English languages with indication of the position name to the address below (in person or by e-mail) by April 11, 2025 (17:00 Dushanbe time)

Attn: Mr. Pulod Muhiddiniyon

Director

Projects Management Group for Energy Facilities Construction

under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan

5/1 Shamsi str., 6 th floor, 734064, Dushanbe
Tel.:(+992 37) 235 74 17
E-mail: grpsgs@gmail.com