Advisor for Social Protection and Care of Vulnerable Children and Families

Republic of Tajikistan

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

March 2025 - March 2027

Position

Individual Expert

Type of Service

SDGs

Tajikistan is a young country, with approximately 44% of its population under 18 years old and 36.5% under 14 years old (2020). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the country experienced a rise in poverty rates, which had previously been steadily declining. To build a resilient society capable of withstanding various domestic and international shocks, Tajikistan aims to further strengthen its social protection system. In 2022, the Government of Tajikistan approved the "Strategy for the Development of Population and Social Protection of the Republic of Tajikistan (SDSPP2040)" to address challenges in social protection, designating the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MOHSPP) as the leading national institution for the implementation of SDSPP2040. This advisor will support the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Tajikistan in accelerating the implementation of the national strategy on community and family-based social protection and care for vulnerable children and families (including children and families with disabilities).