Supporting Livelihoods and Socio-Economic Integration of Vulnerable Groups in Tajikistan (Таджикистан - Тендер #67761789)

• Project ID

P178486

• Project Title

Supporting Livelihoods and Socio-Economic Integration of Vulnerable Groups in Tajikistan

• Country

Tajikistan

• Notice No

OP00400839

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

NSIFT-JSDF-CS-2

• Procurement Method

Consultant Qualification Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Oct 21, 2025 14:00

• Published Date

Oct 14, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

National Social Investment Fund of Tajikistan

• Name

Ilhom Hasanov

• Address

Dushanbe,

• City

• Province/State

Tajikistan

• Postal Code

• Country

Tajikistan

• Phone

985603216

• Email

info_csp@nsift.tj

• Website

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – SELECTION OF FIRMS)

October 13, 2025

Republic of Tajikistan

“Supporting Livelihoods and Socio-Economic Integration of Vulnerable Groups in Tajikistan” P178486

Grant No.: TF С8720-TJ

No. AS PER PROCUREMENT PLAN: NSIFT-JSDF-CS-2

Assignment Title: Implementation Partner (IP) in Vahdat city

Republic of Tajikistan has received a grant of 2.75 million USD from the World Bank to cover the costs of the “Supporting Livelihoods and Socio-Economic Integration of Vulnerable Groups in Tajikistan Project” which is being implemented by the National Social Investment Fund of Tajikistan (NSIFT) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The Project Development Objective of the “Supporting Livelihoods and Socio-Economic Integration of Vulnerable Groups in Tajikistan Project” is to enhance livelihood opportunities and improve access to social infrastructure for selected beneficiaries, i.e., vulnerable refugees and members of host communities in target areas of Tajikistan. The project will be implemented in Vahdat city and target mahallas in Vahdat that have the highest concentration of refugees according to updated registration data of local administration.

The consulting services (Services) include the delivery of target community mobilization and livelihood support. The consultants will work closely with government bodies and local NGOs and development partners and should be capable to work with and provide services to refugees. Key responsibilities include (i) identifying and facilitating economic activities, supporting micro-enterprises, and providing training and guidance to the promoted enterprises and (ii) conducting social mobilization in selected mahallas to identify and strengthen local infrastructure and services. Consultants’ services will be inclusive, community-based, and aligned with existing formal and informal education systems to ensure effective outreach and sustainable impact.

Details of the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are available on the following website: www.nsift.tj

The National Social Investment Fund of Tajikistan (NSIFT) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The selection criteria are:

• Legally registered entity (not-commercial or commercial) under the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan and capable to work with and provide services to refugees;

ii. At least five (5) years of experience in relevant project implementation, as well as experience in carrying out community-level programs financed by the World Bank and/or other international partners;

iii. Experience of implementing at least three (3) projects aimed at promoting livelihoods or entrepreneurship in rural or peri-urban areas of Tajikistan; experience in implementing similar livelihood or entrepreneurship support initiatives.

Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

Interested Consultants must pay attention to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016, revised in February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultants Qualifications-based Selection method (CQS) set out in the Procurement Regulation.

Further information can be obtained on Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 17:00 at the address: 25 Bekhzod street, Dushanbe, 734013, Republic of Tajikistan (fourth floor of the State Institution «Tajikfilm» building). All clarifications and communications should be requested and provided in writing; e-mail: info@nsift.tj; web: www.nsift.tj.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the attention of Hasanov I., Manager of Procurement of the National Social Investment Fund of Tajikistan (NSIFT), «Supporting Livelihoods and Socio-Economic Integration of Vulnerable Groups in Tajikistan Project», in person, by mail, by fax, or by email no later than 14:00 on October 21, 2025, at the following address: 25 Bekhzod street, Dushanbe, 734013, Republic of Tajikistan, e-mail: info@nsift.tj; web: www.nsift.tj.

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