BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 22. Tajikistan has
announced an international selection process for a procurement
specialist to support the implementation of the technical
assistance framework for the Rogun Hydropower Plant (HPP)
Project.


This is reflected in an announcement published by the Group for
the Implementation of Energy Facilities Construction Projects under
the President of the Republic of Tajikistan.


The specialist will join the Project Management Group for Energy
Facilities Construction under the President of Tajikistan (Rogun
PMG), which coordinates activities related to the project.


The recruitment process is part of the "Technical Assistance for
Financing Framework for Rogun Hydropower Project" initiative,
supported by a $15 million grant from the World Bank and $5 million
in co-financing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
(AIIB).


The technical assistance program is aimed at supporting the
development of the project's financing framework and strengthening
project management capacity, including procurement procedures,
technical coordination, and compliance with environmental and
social requirements.


According to the terms of reference, the selected procurement
specialist will assist in managing procurement procedures in line
with World Bank requirements. The responsibilities will include
updating the Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD),
preparing relevant sections of project documentation, and
coordinating the publication of procurement notices through the
World Bank’s STEP system and local information platforms.


"The main task to be carried out by Procurement Assistant is;
assist in updating the Project Procurement Strategy for Development
(PPSD), including collecting and organizing necessary information,
contribute to the preparation of the procurement section of the
Project Operational Manual under the guidance of the Senior
Procurement Specialist, assist the Senior Procurement Specialist in
drafting documents such as GPNs, SPNs, REOIs, contract award
notices, and ensuring their publication through STEP and/or local
media and websites, etc.," the statement reads.


Applicants are required to have a university degree in relevant
fields, professional experience in procurement procedures, and
knowledge of World Bank or other international financial
institution procurement regulations. Proficiency in English and
Russian is also required.







The selection will be conducted under the World Bank’s
procedures for the open competitive selection of individual
consultants. Applications are accepted until July 30, 2026.


Trend's analysis
shows that the recruitment process reflects the growing importance
of institutional capacity in implementing large-scale
infrastructure projects supported by international financial
institutions. For projects of the scale of Rogun HPP, strengthening
procurement systems, technical coordination, and compliance
mechanisms is becoming an essential part of project preparation
alongside financing mobilization.


Rogun HPP also represents a project with broader regional
significance, linking energy development with issues of water
resources management and climate resilience. Earlier, Tajikistan's
Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Ilkhom Abdurahmon, told Trend that cooperation
between Tajikistan and Azerbaijan in the areas of water resources
and climate policy has been developing positively.


"All initiatives advanced by Tajikistan have consistently
received Azerbaijan’s support. In turn, Tajikistan also endorses
Azerbaijan’s climate initiatives. Over the past decade, Tajikistan
has introduced multiple water-related initiatives within the United
Nations framework, all of which have been adopted by consensus,"
the ambassador said.


In Trend's assessment, the combination of international
financing, strengthened project management practices, and regional
cooperation on water and climate issues highlights the
multidimensional role of Rogun HPP. Beyond electricity generation,
the project is linked to Tajikistan's broader efforts to develop
sustainable energy capacity and improve infrastructure management
standards.


The Rogun Hydropower Plant, located on the Vakhsh River, is
designed to become one of the largest hydropower facilities in
Central Asia. The project is expected to increase Tajikistan's
electricity generation capacity and strengthen the country's role
in regional energy cooperation.