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Page 1 / 1Recruitment of consultant/firm for Scoping study for proposed/exiting policy and…
Country: Government of Somaliland Name of Project: Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) FSRP Project ID: P177816 Grant Number: IDA-E1850 Assignment Title: Consulting Services to Conduct Scoping Study for Proposed/Existing Policy and Legal Reforms Reference No: SO-MOAD-SL-463410-CS-CQS Place of Assignment: Hargeisa, Somaliland Submission deadline: 30 July 2025 The Government of Somaliland has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include conducting a scoping study of existing and draft policy and legal frameworks in the agriculture and food security sectors in Somaliland. The objective is to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and implementation challenges; assess the institutional and technical capacity of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD); and propose recommendations for harmonization, revision, or development of new policies aligned with National Development Plan III (NDP III).. The assignment will involve a comprehensive desk review, stakeholder consultations, and development of a reform roadmap. The expected duration of the assignment is three (3) months, anticipated to start in August 2025. The Consultant shall undertake all specific tasks as outlined in the Terms of Reference (TOR). The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed at: https://sl-fsrp.org/vacancies-and-tender/ or can be provided upon request by email. The Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. This includes brochures, a description of similar assignments, experience under similar conditions, and evidence of the firm’s technical and managerial capacity. The shortlisting criteria are as follows: • Core Business and Years in Business: The firm must have a core business in public policy research, legal or regulatory reform with a focus on agricultural and food systems policy advisory services with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience. • Experience in similar Projects: the firm must demonstrate experience in conducting at least two (2) similar assignments involving policy and legal reviews, preferably in agriculture, food security, or rural development sectors. • Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somaliland and; • Technical and managerial organization of the firm: Provide only the structure of the organization. (Do not provide CVs of staff). Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, and September 2023 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but they should indicate clearly whether the association is a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall jointly and severally liable for the entire contract If selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultants may obtain further information by email or in person from the address below during office hours (8.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.) from Saturday to Thursday, except on public holidays. Expressions of Interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (by e-mail or in person) on or before 30th July 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EAT (Somaliland local time). The subject of the email should be marked with “Expression of Interest for Consulting Services to Conduct Scoping Study for Proposed/Existing Policy and Legal Reforms SO-MOAD-SL-463410-CS-CQS” and sent to the email address below. Address: Office of the Project Coordination Unit Somaliland Food Systems Resilience Project (SL-FSRP) Ministry of Agricultural Development Sha'ab Area, East of Assod Hotel, Hargeisa, Somaliland Attn: Mrs. Zamzam Ahmed, Procurement Specialist Email: [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]
Recruitment of Consultant – Digital Agriculture, Livestock, and Rangeland Specia…
GOVERMENT OF SOMALILAND MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURAL AND DEVELOPMENT SOMALILAND FOOD SYSTEMS RESILIENCE PROJECT (SL-FSRP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Government of Somaliland Project ID No: P177816 Name of Project: Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) FSRP Consulting Service: Digital Agriculture, Livestock, and Rangeland Specialist Individual/firm: Individual Duty Station: Hargeisa, Somaliland Deadline: 14th August 2025 Ref Number: SO-MOAD-SL-474539-CS-INDV 1. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT Somaliland Food Systems Resilience Project (SL-FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework for intervention at both the national and regional levels. This Multi-phase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the project is ‘to increase the resilience of food systems and the Somaliland’s preparedness for food insecurity in project target areas. The project has six components namely: Component 1: (Re-)Building Resilient Agricultural Production Capacity; Component 2: Supporting the Sustainable Development of Natural Resources for Resilient Agricultural Landscapes; Component 3: Getting to Market; Component 4: Promoting a Greater Focus on Food Systems Resilience in National and Regional Policymaking; Component 5: Contingent Emergency Response Component; Component 6: Project Coordination and Management. The Somaliland FSRP will directly benefit an estimated 65,000 of small farmers, agro-pastoralists, and nomadic pastoralists, at least 30 percent of which will be women. In addition, the project will support value chain stakeholders including women-owned agribusiness enterprises, financial services providers, disruptive Agriculture Technology start-ups, agricultural research and extension institutions. Within the public sector, the project will also build the capacity of Ministry of Agriculture Development, Ministry of Livestock and Rural Development and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and other institutions to implement resilience- focused policies. Therefore, the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD) invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Digital Agriculture, Livestock, and Rangeland Specialist for this Project funded by the World Bank. The Digital Agriculture, Livestock and Rangeland Specialist will lead the design and implementation of digital solutions to enhance agricultural productivity, livestock management, and rangeland development within the SL-FSRP. Key responsibilities include identifying suitable Agri-tech innovations, coordinating with technology partners and stakeholders, supporting digital data systems for informed decision-making, and organizing district-level technology matchmaking. The Specialist will also contribute to policy dialogue, capacity building, and the creation of an enabling environment for scaling digital agriculture and climate-smart innovations. The MoAD seeks to recruit a qualified individual to serve as the Digital Agriculture, Livestock, and Rangeland Specialist (DALRS) for this project under the terms specified in the Terms of Reference (TOR). 2. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Digital Agriculture, Livestock, and Rangeland Specialist will collaborate closely with the Project Coordination Unit (PCU), project focal persons, and development partners to ensure the smooth implementation of project activities. Key responsibilities include: • Provide leadership and guidance to project staff, and other partners involved in the implementation of activities related to digital agriculture with the Agri-techs as key partners. • Support the identification of appropriate technologies on a need basis and follow up implementation closely. • Assisting the Project in enhancing coordination and collaboration with the selected Agri-tech innovators to enhance the use of digital solutions in the Project. • To keep a database of all relevant Agritech and coordinate their participation or contributions aimed at supporting the FSRP project. • Moderate the annual match-making exercise to ensure districts are paired with appropriate technologies for crop, livestock and rangeland activities. • Contribute to the establishment of partnerships with service providers and other key private sector players to support joint initiatives related to digital crop, livestock and rangeland, and innovation. • Support Agritech as appropriate and follow up with other thematic leads to ensure seamless integration of Disruptive Agriculture Technologies (DATs) with other components. • Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of digital data from agricultural, livestock, and rangeland activities to inform decision-making, monitor progress, and generate actionable insights for stakeholders. • Lead the strategic thinking and planning on agricultural, livestock and rangeland innovation systems and sectors’ digitalization and contribute to the development of innovative programs and initiatives at country and regional levels in support of resilience building in food and agriculture systems. • Support in assessing the needs of agricultural, livestock and rangeland innovation systems and provide local policy support and strategy development support to enact innovative initiatives and digital solutions from the perspectives of governance, policy, technology, communication, partnerships, and capacity building. • Engage with policymakers and contribute technical input to national and regional policy dialogues on digital agriculture, livestock, and rangeland management to foster enabling environments for innovation. • Develop, maintain and strengthen strategic partnerships with specialized agencies, research institutions, extension agencies, private innovation hubs, and universities at the forefront of innovation and digital solutions, including digital extension and best practices in support of the mandate and priorities of the Project. • Update the DAT implementation manual on a need basis. • Undertake any other duties assigned by the PC. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection will be based on the qualifications, experience, and skills of the candidate, followed by an interview. The criteria include: • A degree in ICT, Business, Economics, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or a related discipline from a recognized university. • At least 5 years of experience in managing large-scale, high-impact projects in digital innovation in agriculture, prior experience working with the public sector in digital agriculture is a plus. • Ability to analyze and interpret big data and use analytics to drive decision-making in agricultural projects. • Knowledge of and exposure to agricultural extension, agribusiness, agricultural marketing, agricultural financing, methodologies employed by public agencies, private agri-businesses, and non-governmental organizations. • Demonstrated ability in creating partnerships and linkages, facilitating and co-develop technology and digital solutions, and implementing operational mechanisms to successfully increase user adoption and sustainably bring agricultural ICT technologies to scale. • Experience with monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks for digital agriculture projects. • Excellent communication skills in English and other relevant local languages, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. • Good analytical and technical report writing skills, with the ability to prepare reports, manuals, guidelines, and other specialized publications. • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and the Internet. 4. REPORTING The Digital Agriculture, Livestock, and Rangeland Specialist will report directly to the Project Coordinator at the Ministry of Agricultural Development. 5. DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT The Consultant will be contracted for a period of eight (8) months, with the possibility of extension for up to two (2) additional years based on satisfactory performance, need for the role and availability of funding. 6. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The Ministry of Agricultural Development now invites eligible Individual Consultants to express their expression of interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested candidates must submit the following documents: (i) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with at least three professional reference contacts; (ii) copies of academic qualification certificates; and (iii) a cover letter demonstrating their suitability for the assignment. Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, 2018, 2020, and September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. Interested applicants may obtain further information including the detailed Terms of Reference from the Ministry in person or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 3.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday. The ToR is also available on our website: https://sl-fsrp.org/vacancies-and-tender/. Deadline: Expressions of Interest (EOI) and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 14th August 2025 at 3:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT). The subject line of the email should clearly state: “Digital Agriculture, Livestock, and Rangeland Specialist
Backstopping company for sub-component 2.1 (Water Availability for crops and liv…
GOVERMENT OF SOMALILAND REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) Consultants Quality and Cost-based Selection (CQBS) Country: Government of Somaliland Name of Project: Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) FSRP Assignment Title: Engineering Backstopping Services to Enhance Water Availability for Crop and Livestock Production in 32 Project Villages Project ID: P177816 Grand Number: IDA-E1850 Ref Number: SO-MOAD-SL-439466-CS-QCBS Place of Assignment: Hargeisa, Somaliland Submission deadline: 15 July 2025 BACKGROUND Somaliland Food Systems Resilience Project (SL-FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework for intervention at both the national and regional levels. This Multi-phase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the project is ‘to increase the resilience of food systems and the Somaliland’s preparedness for food insecurity in project target areas. Progress toward the PDO will be measured using five PDO indicators and intermediate indicators. All relevant indicators will be disaggregated by gender (men and women) and age (youth and adult). The project has six components namely: Component 1: (Re-)Building Resilient Agricultural Production Capacity; Component 2: Supporting the Sustainable Development of Natural Resources for Resilient Agricultural Landscapes; Component 3: Getting to Market; Component 4: Promoting a Greater Focus on Food Systems Resilience in National and Regional Policymaking; Component 5: Contingent Emergency Response Component; Component 6: Project Coordination and Management. The Somaliland FSRP will directly benefit an estimated 65,000 of small farmers, agro-pastoralists, and nomadic pastoralists, at least 30 percent of which will be women. In addition, the project will support value chain stakeholders including women-owned agribusiness enterprises, financial services providers, disruptive Agriculture Technology start-ups, agricultural research and extension institutions. Within the public sector, the project will also build the capacity of Ministry of Agriculture Development, Ministry of Livestock and Rural Development and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and other institutions to implement resilience- focused policies. The main objective of this consultancy service is to support the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Ministry of Livestock and Rural Development of Somaliland by providing specialized technical assistance (backstopping engineering services) for water source identification and abstraction, water infrastructure development, irrigation systems development, capacity enhancement, and the formulation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and methodologies for crop production and livestock watering. This support will focus on selected crops and livestock across 32 project villages, ensuring effective and sustainable implementation. Specific objectives are to: 1) Develop Construction Investment Reports: The Consultant shall, in collaboration with the PIU staff, develop a comprehensive Construction Investment Report. This report shall include all necessary civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, geotechnical, and foundation designs, along with detailed technical specifications, material requirements (quality and quantity), and funding needs presented in a Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for the construction of the proposed water harvesting structures for both crops and livestock watering; 2) Support in Procurement and Contracting: The Consultant shall support and guide the PIU in the procurement and contracting of a Construction Companies for the implementation of the proposed water structures; 3) Construction Supervision: The Consultant shall supervise the construction of water structures intended for irrigation and livestock watering to ensure alignment with the approved designs and BoQs, and 4) Capacity Building: The Consultant shall support the capacity development of PIU and relevant staff from implementing ministries supervising construction activities and promoting climate-smart innovations for irrigation and water access for both crops and livestock production. The level of effort is estimated at a maximum of 18 months, including preparation, data collection, data analysis, supervision and reporting. The assignment is expected to commence on 1 December 2025, with the final report to be submitted by 1 June 2027. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found on the following website: https://sl-fsrp.org/vacancies-and-tender/ or it can be provided upon submission of application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below. The Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (organizational profile, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). The key shortlisting criteria are as follows: • Core business and years in business: The firm must have a core business of at least 10 years in providing engineering backstopping services in rural water supply, small-scale irrigation, and climate-resilient infrastructure, preferably in arid and semi-arid regions. • Relevant Experience: Proven experience in conducting at least two (2) similar backstopping services in rural water supply, small-scale irrigation, and climate-resilient infrastructure, preferably in arid and semi-arid regions. The Consultant shall provide the name and contact address of the Client (office and e-mail address and telephone number), date(s) of execution, name (s) of lead and associate firms, contract amount and financing sources. • The firm must demonstrate experience working with government institutions and community-based organizations in fragile and conflict-affected settings, with a focus on participatory planning, capacity building, and sustainable infrastructure development. Prior engagement in the World Bank and/or other donor-funded projects involving environmental and social safeguards compliance is required. • Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somaliland and/or East Africa is required • Technical and managerial organization of the firm: - Provide only the structure of the organization. (Do not provide CVs of staff). Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023. (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but they should indicate clearly whether the association is a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultants may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 3.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except on public holidays. Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (by e-mail or in person) on or before 15 July 2025, at 3.00 pm EAT, Somaliland local time. The Subject of the email should be marked with “Expression of Interest for Backstopping Services - SO-MOAD-SL-439466-CS-QCBS” and sent to the email below. Address: Office of the Project Coordination Unit Somaliland Food Systems Resilience Project (SL-FSRP) Ministry of Agricultural Development Sha'ab Area, east of Assod Hotel Hargeisa, Somaliland Attn: Mrs. Zamzam Ahmed, Procurement Specialist Email: [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]
Engineering Consultancy Services for the Design and Supervision of 3 Constructio…
GOVERNMENT OF SOMALILAND REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) Country: Government of Somaliland Name of Project: Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) FSRP Project ID: P177816 Grant Number: IDA-E1850 Assignment Title: Consulting Services for Architectural Design and Supervision of Three Construction Activities under the Somaliland Food Systems Resilience Project Reference No: SO-MOAD-SL-475067-CS-CQS Place Of Assignment: Hargeisa, Somaliland. The Government of Somaliland has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) FSRP and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The Consulting Services (the Services) include conducting a needs assessment, preparing Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), and developing complete architectural and engineering designs, including drawings, technical specifications, bills of quantities, cost estimates, and tender documents for three proposed construction activities. These activities include: (i) an office building for the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD) in Hargeisa; (ii) a Livestock Laboratory in Berbera for the Ministry of Livestock and Rural Development (MoLRD); and (iii) three Cross-border Livestock Health Posts at strategic trade points. In addition, the Consultant will be responsible for supervising the construction works to ensure technical compliance and alignment with ministry requirements. The services will be carried out in two phases—Phase One (lump sum) for design and preparatory work, expected to take approximately two months from June to August 2025, and Phase Two (time-based) for supervision, lasting up to 12 months. The Consultant shall undertake all specific tasks as outlined in the Terms of Reference (TOR). The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed at: https://sl-fsrp.org/vacancies-and-tender/ or can be provided upon request by email. The Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD) now invites eligible engineering consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. This includes brochures, a description of similar assignments, experience under similar conditions, and evidence of the firm’s technical and managerial capacity. The shortlisting criteria are as follows: • Core Business and Years in Business: Core business of the firm and at least ten (10) years in business for general experience in the design and supervision of construction works (buildings and facilities). • Experience in similar Projects: The firm must have successfully completed at least three (3) similar assignments involving the architectural design and supervision of office buildings or similar construction activities within the past ten (10) years. Experience in World Bank-financed assignments of a similar nature will be an added advantage. The Consultant shall provide the name and contact address of the Client (office and e-mail address and telephone number), date(s) of execution, name (s) of lead and associate firms, contract amount, and financing sources. • Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somaliland and; • Technical and managerial organization of the firm: Provide only the structure of the organization. (Do not provide CVs of staff). Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, and February 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but they should indicate clearly whether the association is a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall jointly and severally liable for the entire contract If selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultants may obtain further information by email or in person from the address below during office hours (8.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.) from Saturday to Thursday, except on public holidays. Expressions of Interest should be submitted by 22nd May 2025, 3:00 p.m. EAT (Somaliland local time). Please mark the subject of your email as “Expression of Interest for Consulting Services for the Design and Supervision of Three Construction Activities - SO-MOAD-SL-475067-CS-CQS” and send it to the email address below. Address: Office of the Project Coordination Unit Somaliland Food Systems Resilience Project (SL-FSRP) Ministry of Agricultural Development Sha'ab Area, East of Assod Hotel, Hargeisa, Somaliland Attn: Mrs. Zamzam Ahmed, Procurement Specialist Email: [email protected]
Recruitment of Consultant for Agricultural Research and Seed Systems Specialist
GOVERMENT OF SOMALILAND MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURAL AND DEVELOPMENT SOMALILAND FOOD SYSTEMS RESILIENCE PROJECT (SL-FSRP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Government of Somaliland Project ID No: P177816 Name of Project: Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) FSRP Consulting Service: Agricultural Research and Seed Systems Specialist Individual/firm: Individual Duty Station: Hargeisa Deadline: 22nd May 2025 Ref Number: SO-MOAD-SL-474504-CS-INDV 1. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT Somaliland Food Systems Resilience Project (SL-FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework for intervention at both the national and regional levels. This Multi-phase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the project is ‘to increase the resilience of food systems and the Somaliland’s preparedness for food insecurity in project target areas. The project has six components namely: Component 1: (Re-)Building Resilient Agricultural Production Capacity; Component 2: Supporting the Sustainable Development of Natural Resources for Resilient Agricultural Landscapes; Component 3: Getting to Market; Component 4: Promoting a Greater Focus on Food Systems Resilience in National and Regional Policymaking; Component 5: Contingent Emergency Response Component; Component 6: Project Coordination and Management. The Somaliland FSRP will directly benefit an estimated 65,000 of small farmers, agro-pastoralists, and nomadic pastoralists, at least 30 percent of which will be women. In addition, the project will support value chain stakeholders including women-owned agribusiness enterprises, financial services providers, disruptive Agriculture Technology start-ups, agricultural research and extension institutions. Within the public sector, the project will also build the capacity of Ministry of Agriculture Development, Ministry of Livestock and Rural Development and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and other institutions to implement resilience- focused policies. Therefore, the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD) invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Agricultural Research and Seed Systems Specialist for this Project funded by the World Bank. The Agricultural Research and Seed Systems Specialist is responsible for leading and coordinating agricultural research and seed systems activities within the project. This includes (i) coordinating the prioritization and formulation of the research agenda and developing collaborative research project proposals in alignment with the project objectives; (ii) coordinating the technical implementation of seed system activities such as seed production, certification, and distribution; (iii) preparing annual work plans and budgets for seed system-related activities; (iv) providing technical guidance to research teams and external partners on developing Agriculture Technologies, Innovations, and Management Practices (TIMPs); (v) contributing to the preparation of progress reports, including monitoring and evaluation of research activities and adherence to procurement, contract management, and environmental safeguards; (vi) working closely with the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) to ensure effective execution of activities; and (vii) collaborating with stakeholders, including the Somaliland Institute of Agricultural Research, to develop terms of references and manage the selection and contracting processes for seed system services and goods. The MoAD seeks to recruit a qualified individual to serve as the Agricultural Research and Seed Systems Specialist for this project under the terms specified in the Terms of Reference (TOR). 2. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Agricultural Research and Seed Systems Specialist will collaborate closely with the Project Coordination Unit (PCU), government focal points, and development partners to ensure the smooth implementation of project activities. Key responsibilities include: • Coordinating the prioritization and formulation of the research agenda and developing collaborative research project proposals. • Assisting in the interpretation and application of the Project Implementation Manual (PIM) and the Research Grant Manual (RGM). • Overseeing the technical implementation of research activities, providing guidance to research teams, and facilitating the development of Agriculture Technologies, Innovations, and Management Practices (TIMPs). • Supporting the enhancement of sustainable seed systems and working with the Somali Seed System Recovery Initiative Project to develop community-based seed production systems. • Ensuring the establishment of agricultural research databases and providing technical backstopping throughout the implementation of research activities. • Coordinating the review of research and seed system policies. Full details are available in the TOR at: https://sl-fsrp.org/vacancies-and-tender/ 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection will be based on the qualifications, experience, and skills of the candidate, followed by an interview. The criteria include: • A master’s degree in agricultural/environmental sciences or a related field. • A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing agricultural research or related fields. • Proven experience in managing research projects, developing research proposals, and overseeing seed systems, particularly community-based seed production. • Strong ability to collaborate with stakeholders, including research teams, advisory bodies, and external partners, while providing technical guidance on the development of agricultural technologies, innovations, and management practices (TIMPs). • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Proficiency in using relevant software for data management, analysis, and reporting. • Fluency in both written and verbal English. Other Competencies and Requirements: • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. • Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to interpret research findings for practical applications. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability. • High level of integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive and technical information. • Flexibility and adaptability to respond to project needs and emerging priorities. • Commitment to knowledge sharing and continuous professional development. • Fluency in English; knowledge of Somali language is an added advantage 4. REPORTING The Agricultural Research and Seed Systems Specialist will report directly to the Project Coordinator at the Ministry of Agricultural Development. 5.DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT The Consultant will be contracted for a period of twelve (12) months, with the possibility of extension for up to two (2) additional years based on satisfactory performance, need for the role and availability of funding. 6. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The Ministry of Agricultural Development now invites eligible Individual Consultants to express their expression of interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested candidates must submit the following documents: (i) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with at least three professional reference contacts; (ii) copies of academic qualification certificates; and (iii) a cover letter demonstrating their suitability for the assignment. Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, 2018, 2020, September 2023 and February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. Interested applicants may obtain further information including the detailed Terms of Reference from the Ministry in person or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 3.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday. The ToR is also available on our website: https://sl-fsrp.org/vacancies-and-tender/. Deadline: Expressions of Interest (EOI) and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 22nd May 2025 at 3:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT). The subject line of the email should clearly state: “Agricultural Research and Seed Systems Specialist - Expression of Interest.” Project Coordination Unit (PCU) Ministry of Agriculture Development (MoAD) East of Assod Hotel, Sha’ab Area, Hargeisa, Somaliland Attn: Mrs. Zamzam Ahmed, Procurement Specialist Email address: [email protected]
Recruitment of Consultant for Market and Agribusiness Development Specialist
GOVERMENT OF SOMALILAND MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT SOMALILAND FOOD SYSTEMS RESILIENCE PROJECT (SL-FSRP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Government of Somaliland Project ID No: P177816 Name of Project: Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) FSRP Consulting Service: Market and Agribusiness Development Specialist Individual/firm: Individual Duty Station: Hargeisa Deadline: 22nd May 2025 Ref Number: SO-MOAD-SL-474505-CS-INDV 1. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT Somaliland Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) FSRP is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework for intervention at both the national and regional levels. This Multi-phase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the project is ‘to increase the resilience of food systems and the Somaliland’s preparedness for food insecurity in project target areas. The project has six components namely: Component 1: (Re-)Building Resilient Agricultural Production Capacity; Component 2: Supporting the Sustainable Development of Natural Resources for Resilient Agricultural Landscapes; Component 3: Getting to Market; Component 4: Promoting a Greater Focus on Food Systems Resilience in National and Regional Policymaking; Component 5: Contingent Emergency Response Component; Component 6: Project Coordination and Management. The Somaliland FSRP will directly benefit an estimated 65,000 of small farmers, agro-pastoralists, and nomadic pastoralists, at least 30 percent of which will be women. In addition, the project will support value chain stakeholders including women-owned agribusiness enterprises, financial services providers, disruptive Agriculture Technology start-ups, agricultural research and extension institutions. Within the public sector, the project will also build the capacity of Ministry of Agriculture Development, Ministry of Livestock and Rural Development and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and other institutions to implement resilience- focused policies. Therefore, the Ministry of Agricultural The Market and Agribusiness Development Specialist (MADS) is responsible for coordinating market and agribusiness development activities within the project. This includes (i) coordinating the development and implementation of market linkages strategies and agribusiness development plans in alignment with project objectives; (ii) providing technical guidance on improving the market access for smallholder farmers, enhancing value chain integration, and supporting the development of agribusinesses; (iii) preparing annual work plans and budgets for market and agribusiness activities; (iv) providing technical assistance in the development of market systems and agribusinesses within the project scope; (v) contributing to progress reports, including monitoring and evaluation of market and agribusiness activities, and ensuring compliance with procurement, contract management, and environmental safeguards; (vi) collaborating with the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) to ensure smooth execution of activities; and (vii) working closely with key stakeholders, including private sector partners and local entities, to support the development of terms of reference and manage the selection and contracting processes for market and agribusiness services. The MoAD seeks to recruit a qualified individual to serve as the Market and Agribusiness Development Specialist (MADS) for this project under the terms specified in the Terms of Reference (TOR). 2. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Market and Agribusiness Development Specialist (MADS) will work closely with the Project Coordination Unit (PCU), relevant government focal points, and development partners to ensure the successful implementation of market and agribusiness activities. Key responsibilities include: • Coordinating the development and implementation of the agribusiness development strategy for the project, ensuring alignment with national and regional priorities. • Supporting the creation of market linkages and value chains by identifying potential market opportunities for agricultural products. • Providing technical support to value chain stakeholders, particularly women-owned agribusiness enterprises and agricultural technology startups. • Assisting in the formulation and implementation of market development activities, including the identification of key business models and market entry strategies. • Overseeing the capacity building of key stakeholders involved in agribusiness, including training and providing advisory services. • Supporting the integration of inclusive approaches to market and agribusiness development, ensuring that women, youth, and marginalized groups are included in project activities. • Coordinating the preparation of work plans and budgets related to market and agribusiness activities, ensuring effective resource allocation and management. • Contributing to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of market and agribusiness activities, ensuring alignment with the project’s overall goals and objectives. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection will be based on the qualifications, experience, and skills of the candidate, followed by an interview. The criteria include: • Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Cooperative Development, Marketing, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or a related discipline. • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in market and agribusiness development, with a focus on agriculture or rural development. • Proven experience in facilitating value chain development, including analysis, business model identification, and capacity building for value chain actors. • Strong knowledge of agricultural value chains and market systems, particularly in relation to smallholder farmers and rural businesses. • Demonstrated experience in developing market development strategies, identifying business models, creating market linkages, and fostering productive alliances and business partnerships for agri-business opportunities. • Experience in working with a variety of stakeholders, including private sector actors, government agencies, development partners, and agribusinesses. • Demonstrated ability to provide technical support, training, and capacity building to agribusinesses, producer organizations, and other stakeholders. • Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multicultural environment. • Proficiency in using relevant software for data management, analysis, and reporting. • Fluency in both written and spoken English, with strong report-writing skills. 4. REPORTING The Agricultural Research and Seed Systems Specialist will report directly to the Project Coordinator at the Ministry of Agricultural Development. 5. DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT The Consultant will be contracted for a period of eight (8) months, with the possibility of extension for up to two (2) additional years based on satisfactory performance, need for the role and availability of funding. 6. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The Ministry of Agricultural Development now invites eligible Individual Consultants to express their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested candidates must submit the following documents: (i) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with at least three reference contacts; (ii) copies of academic qualification certificates; and (iii) a cover letter demonstrating their suitability for the assignment. Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, 2018, 2020, September 2023 and February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. Interested applicants may obtain further information including the detailed Terms of Reference from the Ministry in person or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 3.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday. The ToR is also available on our website: https://sl-fsrp.org/vacancies-and-tender/. Submission deadline; Deadline; Expressions of Interest (EOI) and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 22nd May 2025 at 3:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT). The subject line of the email should clearly state: “Market and Agribusiness Development Specialist (MADS)- Expression of Interest.” Project Coordination Unit (PCU) Ministry of Agriculture Development (MoAD) East of Assod Hotel, Sha’ab Area, Hargeisa, Somaliland Attn: Mrs. Zamzam Ahmed, Procurement Specialist Email: [email protected]
Procurement of Consultant/Firm to Conduct Project Baseline Survey - SL-FSRP
GOVERMENT OF SOMALILAND REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION (CQS) Country: Government of Somaliland Name of Project: Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) FSRP Assignment Title: Consulting service to undertake baseline survey for Somaliland Food Systems Resilience Project Project ID: P177816 Grand Number: IDA-E1850 Ref Number: SO-MOAD-SL-464000-CS-CQS Place of Assignment: Hargeisa, Somaliland Submission deadline: 6 May 2025 Background Somaliland Food Systems Resilience Project (SL-FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework for intervention at both the national and regional levels. This Multi-phase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the project is ‘to increase the resilience of food systems and the Somaliland’s preparedness for food insecurity in project target areas. Progress toward the PDO will be measured using five PDO indicators and intermediate indicators. All relevant indicators will be disaggregated by gender (men and women) and age (youth and adult). The project has six components namely: Component 1: (Re-)Building Resilient Agricultural Production Capacity; Component 2: Supporting the Sustainable Development of Natural Resources for Resilient Agricultural Landscapes; Component 3: Getting to Market; Component 4: Promoting a Greater Focus on Food Systems Resilience in National and Regional Policymaking; Component 5: Contingent Emergency Response Component; Component 6: Project Coordination and Management. The Somaliland FSRP will directly benefit an estimated 65,000 of small farmers, agro-pastoralists, and nomadic pastoralists, at least 30 percent of which will be women. In addition, the project will support value chain stakeholders including women-owned agribusiness enterprises, financial services providers, disruptive Agriculture Technology start-ups, agricultural research and extension institutions. Within the public sector, the project will also build the capacity of Ministry of Agriculture Development, Ministry of Livestock and Rural Development and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and other institutions to implement resilience- focused policies. The consulting services (“the Services”) include the design and implementation of a baseline survey for the Somaliland Food Systems Resilience Project (SL-FSRP). The main objective of the assignment is to establish baseline values for the project’s results framework indicators by assessing agriculture and livestock market infrastructure, the effects of climate change on agricultural production, and the use of Disruptive Agriculture Technology (DAT) in selected project areas. The baseline will also consider gender dimensions and the situation of vulnerable or marginalized groups in contributing to rural resilience. The assignment will cover 32 villages across 8 districts in Somaliland, using both quantitative and qualitative methods including household surveys, focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews (KIIs), and observations. The consultant will be responsible for all technical and logistical aspects of the survey, from inception to final report delivery. The level of effort is estimated at a maximum of 60 days, including preparation, data collection, data analysis, and reporting. The assignment is expected to commence on 1June 2025, with the final report to be submitted by 1 September 2025. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found on the following website: https://sl-fsrp.org/vacancies-and-tender/ or it can be provided upon submission of application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below. The Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The key shortlisting criteria are as follows: • Core business and years in business: The firm must have a core business in research, monitoring and evaluation, and/or baseline studies, with at least seven (7) years of relevant operational experience. • Relevant Experience: Proven experience in conducting at least two (2) baseline assessments, evaluations, or similar studies in the past ten years in sectors such as Climate-Smart Agriculture, Crop Production, Extension Services, Livestock Production, Food Security, Nutrition, Irrigation, Water Management, and/or Climate Change. The Consultant shall provide the name and contact address of the Client (office and e-mail address and telephone number), date(s) of execution, name (s) of lead and associate firms, contract amount and financing sources. • Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somaliland and/or East Africa • Technical and managerial organization of the firm: - Provide only the structure of the organization. Do not provide CVs of staff). Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. • Valid registration in Somaliland. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, and February 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but they should indicate clearly whether the association is a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall jointly and severally liable for the entire contract If selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultant may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 3.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except on public holidays. Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (by e-mail or in person) on or before 6 May 2025, at 3.00 pm EAT, Somaliland local time. The Subject of the email should be marked with “Expression of Interest for Project Baseline Survey - SO-MOAD-SL-464000-CS-CQS” and sent to the email below. Address: Office of the Project Coordination Unit Somaliland Food Systems Resilience Project (SL-FSRP) Ministry of Agriculture Development Sha'ab Area, east of Assod Hotel Hargeisa, Somaliland Attn: Mrs. Zamzam Ahmed, Procurement Specialist Email: [email protected]