Expertise: Environment Specialist in the North of the Project Implementation Unit (national).
Expertise Group: Biological Sciences & Ecology
Consultant Source: National
TOR Keywords: Environment Specialist in the North of the Project Implementation Unit (national).
Objective and Purpose of the Assignment
KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
Climate Change and Disaster- Resilient Water Resources Sector Project – Additional Financing
Terms of Reference
Environment Specialist in the North of the Project Implementation Unit.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
- The Climate Change and Disaster Resilient Water Resource Sector Project (ongoing project) aims to
strengthen the climate change and disaster resilience of the water resources sector through modernized
and well-maintained infrastructure, enhanced agricultural and on-farm water management, and improved
disaster risk management. The proposed additional financing will scale up the ongoing project’s scope by
modernizing irrigation infrastructure, integrating automation systems, adopting advanced water
management technologies, introducing nature-based solutions and watershed management planning, enhancing
early warning system and precipitation monitoring, and strengthening institutional capacity for
sustainable operations. - Additional financing is considered as the most appropriate modality as it leverages the experience of
the Water Resources Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry
and the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) to efficiently scale up the on-going project. The sector
lending modality has proved to be appropriate for this project to support the government’s sector
development plans. Implementation arrangements remain largely the same, and design and selection of sub
projects will be in accordance with original project. The additional financing project will be
implemented through the same project implementation unit (PIU) which has now gained considerable
experience in implementing ADB funded projects. - The overall project is aligned with the following impacts: losses in the agriculture and water
resources sectors from extreme weather events reduced (Intended Nationally Determined Contribution and
Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2018–2022), and food security and nutrition ensured and
food independence of the country increasing. The overall project will have the following outcome:
Climate change and disaster resilience of infrastructure, and water security improved
Output 1: Irrigation infrastructure protected and modernized. The additional financing will scale up
scope of the ongoing project by supporting protection and modernization of around 7-8 additional
irrigation subprojects, in Chui, Batken, Osh, and Jalal-Abad oblasts.
Output 2: Irrigation system, agricultural land and watershed management enhanced. Beneficiary farmers
will be mobilized and demonstration plots established to promote modern irrigation technologies,
advanced farming practices incorporating drought and climate risk management, and efficient water use.
Output 3: National disaster risk management capacity improved: The project will construct eight new and
modernize two existing hydrometeorological stations to be operated by Kyrgyz Hydromet. In addition, the
Kyrgyz Hydromet’s capacity in precipitation monitoring and early warning system will be enhanced through
updating and providing hands-on training on the use of Weather Research and Forecasting and Icosahedral
Nonhydrostatic numerical models.
Objective
The objective of the assignment is to assist the PIU in coordinating the work of the PIC on
environmental protection in accordance with the Framework Documents on Environmental Assessment and the
initial environmental assessment, recommendations, and preventive measures.
Scope of Work
The Environment Specialist in the North will perform the following functions, tasks, and
responsibilities:
• Conduct inspections of proposed design work sites to assess environmental impacts.
• Participate in the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), the Initial Environmental
Examination (IEE) for additional subprojects, and all construction in the North. Provide suggestions for
the inclusion of all IEE implementation requirements and the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in the
project documentation, including tender documents;
• Ensure that the EMP is updated at the stage of completion of detailed design;
• Ensure that the winning contractor has sufficient resources to implement and update the EMP/SEMP;
• Ensure the effective implementation of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM);
• Conduct environmental monitoring/audit and prepare environmental reports for the ADB;
• Conduct environmental monitoring and assist in the preparation of environmental reports for the ADB;
and
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with ADB’s 2009 Safeguard Policy Statement and
national resettlement laws and regulations.
Duration
The assignment is planned for five years or until such other date as agreed between the Kyrgyz
Government and ADB. The contract will be for twelve months, with a three-month probation.
Reporting
The Environment Specialist in the North will work under the direct supervision of the Coordinator /
Watershed Management, Environmental, Social, Gender Specialist and report to the PIU Director, and will
provide Project progress reports as required.
Resources
The PIU will provide a workspace, office and other equipment, and basic office supplies for the
effective Project implementation.
Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output
The Environment Specialist in the North will perform the following functions, tasks, and
responsibilities:
• Conduct inspections of proposed design work sites to assess environmental impacts.
• Participate in the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), the Initial Environmental
Examination (IEE) for additional subprojects, and all construction in the North. Provide suggestions for
the inclusion of all IEE implementation requirements and the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in the
project documentation, including tender documents;
• Ensure that the EMP is updated at the stage of completion of detailed design;
• Ensure that the winning contractor has sufficient resources to implement and update the EMP/SEMP;
• Ensure the effective implementation of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM);
• Conduct environmental monitoring/audit and prepare environmental reports for the ADB;
• Conduct environmental monitoring and assist in the preparation of environmental reports for the ADB;
and
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with ADB’s 2009 Safeguard Policy Statement and
national resettlement laws and regulations.
Duration
The assignment is planned for five years or until such other date as agreed between the Kyrgyz
Government and ADB. The contract will be for twelve months, with a three-month probation.
Reporting
The Environment Specialist in the North will work under the direct supervision of the Coordinator /
Watershed Management, Environmental, Social, Gender Specialist and report to the PIU Director, and will
provide Project progress reports as required.
Resources
The PIU will provide a workspace, office and other equipment, and basic office supplies for the
effective Project implementation.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Qualification requirements and evaluation criteria
• Higher education in ecology, environmental protection, or related fields;
• Certificates confirming professional knowledge and skills is an advantage;
• At least 5 years of experience in a relevant field and at least 3 years of international project
experience. A good understanding of the work specifics of government agencies, as well as experience in
water management and emergency management is an advantage;
• Skills in preparing various types of project documentation and reports;
• Excellent knowledge of Russian and advanced knowledge of English is mandatory; knowledge of Kyrgyz is
an advantage;
• Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, Internet Explorer).
Minimum General Experience: 5 Years
Minimum Specific Experience (relevant to assignment): 3 Years
