Social Specialist

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (Individual Consultant Selection) Country: Republic of Uzbekistan Grant: Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) Project: Transforming Public Education for Economic Growth Operation Assignment Title: Social Specialist (National) Reference No.: UZ-MOPSE -529548-CS-INDV The Ministry of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan (MoPSE), with support from the World Bank under the Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP), is preparing the Transforming Public Education for Economic Growth Operation, which aims to improve the quality, accessibility, and inclusiveness of school education in Uzbekistan. The Operation is structured as a hybrid program consisting of a Program-for-Results (PforR) component and an Investment Project Financing (IPF) Technical Assistance component. The preparation grant finances analytical, institutional, fiduciary, environmental, and social preparatory activities required for the design and readiness of the full program. To support implementation of these activities, the Ministry intends to recruit an Individual Consultant – Social Specialist for the Implementation Office. Scope of Services The Social Specialist will support the Ministry and the World Bank team in managing social risks and ensuring compliance with Uzbekistan’s national legislation and the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). The Consultant’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Support to the World Bank Task Team (PforR Component) - Support preparation of the Environmental and Social Systems Assessment (ESSA). - Provide information on national social legislation, stakeholder consultation procedures, land acquisition processes, labor regulations, occupational health and safety, and grievance management systems. - Participate in World Bank technical meetings, field missions, consultations, and validation discussions. - Assist in identifying gaps between national systems and PforR Core