REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Republic of Tajikistan Sustainable Financing for Rogun Hydropower Project Project ID: 181029 Consulting services: Disbursement Specialist (RHPP/CS/IC/03/L)
Project Description
- Sustainable Financing for Rogun Hydropower Project is part of a two phased Multi Phased Approach Program estimated to cost around $ 6.3 billion. The first phase estimated to cost $ 3.39 billion is financed by ADB, AIIB, EIB, IsDB, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, OPEC fund for International Development, Saudi-Fund for Development and other financiers.
- Main Objective of the project is to develop Rogun Hydropower Project (HPP) is located on Vakhsh river upstream of existing Nurek HPP with an installed capacity of 3,780-megawatt (MW) project and, upon completion, will have a 335-meter-high dam and a 13.3 km3 reservoir allowing for average annual electricity generation of 14,400 gigawatt-hour (GWh).
- The program will be implemented in two phases:
Phase 1 includes achieving by 2028: (i) dam height of 1,185 meters above sea level (masl); and (ii) installed capacity of 1,660 MW (400 MW for units 5/6, 1260 MW for Units 3/4); and
Phase 2 includes achieving by 2035: (i) dam height of 1,300 masl; and (ii) installed capacity of 3,780 MW (630 MW in all six Units).
The above project has the following components:
- Component 1: Construction activities (US$3,110 million): Construction of the dam and installation of generating units up to 1,660 MW.
- Component 2: Project management and supervision support estimated to cost (US$135 million)
- Component 3: Implementation of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP) (US$162 million)
- Component 4: Technical Assistance ($22 million) for:
- Sub-component 4.1 (project implementation support, US$16 million): and
- Sub-component 4.2 (hydro -meteorological instrumentation and technical assistance, US$6 million)
Main objectives of the assignment
The Disbursement Specialist will be responsible for the following tasks: assist in the development of overall project budget and expenditure plans and submit to the WB/AIIB as well as relevant authority for approval, assist the FM in pay back scholarship/apprenticeship stipends, relocation compensation and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the signed contract, etc.
The Terms of Reference for the assignment can be found at the following link:
Qualification requirements:
- University degree (higher education) in finance, economics, or similarly relevant discipline.
- At least three (3) years of relevant work experience on the field of financial management/ disbursement in the projects of international donors.
- Excellent knowledge of Tajik and Russian, and good knowledge of English.
- Practical experience with the 1C Accounting Software.
- Great understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards and International Public Sector Accounting Standards.
- Skills and practical experience with Microsoft 365 Suite applications.
- Exceptional integrity and dedication, including willingness to work overtime when required.
- Persistence and resoluteness in business.
- Energy, patience, ability to overcome difficulties; creative, analytical thinking.
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 March 20, 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
