Expert on improving the system for identifying homeless persons and organizing social services (resources) for them

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) Country : Republic of Uzbekistan Implementing Agency: National Agency for Social Protection (NASP) under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Project title: Innovative Social Protection System for Inclusion of Vulnerable People Project (INSON) Financing Agreement No. 75550-UZ / Grant Agreement No. TF C4589-UZ Assignment: Expert on improving the system for identifying homeless persons and organizing social services (resources) for them Package No. (as per Procurement Plan): UZ-INSON-CS-IC-2.1.10.4. The Republic of Uzbekistan has received financing from the World Bank toward the implementation of the Innovative Social Protection System for Inclusion of Vulnerable People Project (INSON) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (the "Services") include providing expert support to the National Agency for Social Protection under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan in improving the system for identifying homeless persons, organizing access to social services and resources for them, and developing the relevant institutional, legal, and operational mechanisms. The Consultant will provide expert support in the following areas: analysis of the existing legislation, procedures, and practices in the field of identifying homeless persons and providing assistance to them; development of proposals for improving the system for identifying, assessing the needs of, referring, placing, and supporting homeless persons; defining the roles and functions of INSON Social Services Centers and other involved organizations; preparation of proposals on the organization of social services and mechanisms for inter-agency cooperation; development of functional and operational recommendations on data collection, monitoring, and the use of information systems; preparation of training and methodological materials; conducting training activities for staff of INSON Cent