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GALMUDUG STATE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Assignment Title: GS FRSP Environmental Specialist Project ID: P177816 Deadline Date: July 20, 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-GM-492076-CS-INDV 1. Background of the Project The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, strengthening the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for S-FSRP will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. 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 five indicators are: (a) reduction of food insecure people in project-targeted areas (percentage); (b) farmers adopting supported climate-smart innovations and practices (number and percentage of which are female and climate resilient); (c) land area under sustainable landscape management practices (hectares); (d) increase in the volume of agricultural production sold on domestic and regional markets (percentage); and (e) policy products related to agriculture, natural resources management, and food systems resilience adopted with the Project's support (number). The Galmudug State of Somalia is implementing the project through the Ministries of Agriculture and Irrigation in consultation with the Ministry of Livestock, Forestry, and Range. The project was framed around the following components and sub-components: Component 1. Rebuilding Resilient Agricultural Production Capacity, 1.1 Crop and Livestock Research, Extension, and Seed Systems, 1.2 Community Engagement and Technology Transfer, and 1.3 Digital agriculture solutions and data systems Digital Agriculture[1] Solutions and data systems. Component 2. Supporting the sustainable development of natural resources for resilient agricultural landscapes, 2.1 Water availability for agriculture and livestock, and 2.2 Rangeland management: Component 3. Getting to markets, 3.1 Farmer Producer Organizations[2] and Agri-food enterprises, 3.2 Market Infrastructure and Enterprise Development, 3.3 Access to Finance; Component 4. Promoting a greater focus on food systems resilience in policymaking, 4.1 Ministerial Capacity Building and Agri-food Policy Assessments for the Crop Sector, 4.2 Ministerial Capacity Building and Agri-food Policy Assessments for the Livestock Sector; Component 5. Component 5 will be on Contingent Emergency Response Component. This component will finance eligible expenditures in the event of an emergency precipitated by a disaster. The activation of CERC, will be by request of the government, and will allow funds to be disbursed rapidly to reduce damage to productive infrastructure, ensure business continuity, and speed up recovery. Component 6. Project Coordination and Management with two subcomponents: 6.1 Project Implementation and Coordination, and 6.2 Monitoring and Evaluation. The Galmudug State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. In view of this, S-FSRP will experience project risks and impacts along the components. More generally, the Galmudug Environmental Safeguards Officer will be responsible for ensuring that all environmental risks and impacts are monitored and mitigated, as well as environmental safeguard instruments and the ESCP are implemented on time. 2. Scope/Objectives of the Assignment Reporting to the State Project Coordinator (SPC), The State Environmental Specialist position will be a full-time contracted staff position assigned to the PIU of the State Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of Somalia. The State Environmental Safeguards Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of the environmental risk management of the Project and will provide technical expertise and capacity-building support FMS. They will also submit and track all E&S instruments and ensuing clearance before sub-project implementation. In conjunction with the social and GBV/gender and security specialists, the senior environmental specialist will oversee the implementation of the Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF), the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), the Labour Management Procedures (LMP), and Resettlement Planning Framework (RPF) and train and guide the FMS environmental specialists. The environmental specialist will ensure full implementation of the ESMF and Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and lessons learned and synergy with other World Bank projects such as Barwaaqo. More generally, the senior environmental safeguards specialist will ensure that all environmental risks and impacts are monitored and mitigated and that environmental safeguard instruments and the ESCP are implemented on time. 2.1. Specific Duties and Responsibilities The roles and responsibilities of the ES include but are not limited to the following: - • Work in close collaboration with the social/ Community-driven Development (CDD), Gender-based Violence (GBV)/gender and security specialists to develop mechanisms, modalities, and timelines and ensure timely implementation of the safeguard’s instruments: SEP, LMP, RPF, ESMF, Security Management Plan (SMP) and ESCP, in line with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF); • Provide guidance and templates for all E&S Risk Management processes, monitoring, and reporting. • Review and monitor the performance of the project on environmental risk management and ensure necessary compliance follow-up actions; • Ensure that Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), including Contractor Environmental and Social Management Plans (C-ESMPs) and summary social safeguards reports, are developed according to WB guidance, consulted upon, and cleared by the World Bank before any activities take place. • Ensure that ESF requirements are adequately incorporated into all contracts and contractors’ reports; • Ensure close supervision and monitoring of contractors for the timely and efficient implementation of the C-ESMPs and all other social safeguard measures; • Provide technical support to the PCU in preparing environmental safeguards documentation and monitoring and reporting on ecological safeguards implementation. • Monitor and supervise field work, preparation, and implementation regarding environmental safeguards compliance. • Ensure that technical proposals, contracts, and implementation by contractors conform to the environmental and social instruments that have been prepared for the project. • Ensure that all bidding documents and contracts for civil works under the Project include the obligation of contractors, subcontractors, and supervising entities to comply with the relevant aspects of all Project environmental and social instruments. • Participate in all joint implementation and supervision missions conducted by the World Bank, monitoring tasks and project-related workshops, consultations,and meetings as required. 3. Key Deliverables Propose draft template for quarterly progress reporting to include sections on site-specific ESMPs, GRM, field visits, training, stakeholder engagement, and any compliance issues that need attention from the PIU and the World Bank. • Propose draft training plans, including identification of needs (outside trainers, training materials, etc.); • Coordinate with FGS environmental specialists, gender/GBV specialists, and security specialists to consolidate the Quarterly Progress Report’s content as part of PCU’s quarterly progress report and presentations at Implementation Support Missions. • Report on training conducted (total ten days training to Engineers) within 60 days of commencement of assignment; and • Document and share lessons on E&S implementation with other World Bank projects and beyond, promoting synergy and capacity building across the government. • Increase their capacity building and support local initiatives to be driven in their program management. • Work to expand partnership and cooperation between target communities, CSOs, and relevant government institutions. 4. Selection criteria • Master’s Degree in Environmental science, Environmental management, Project management, Geography, or any other related discipline from a recognized university • At least 6 years (6) years a
Construction of National Research Institution for Agriculture Building for MoAI-…
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION (MOAI) Specific Procurement Notice (SPN) Request for Bids for Works (One-Envelope Bidding Process) | Contract title : | Construction of National Research Institution for Agriculture Building for MoAI-Federal Government of Somalia | RFB No | SO-MOAI-436809-CW-RFB | Project | Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP) | Project ID. | P177816 | Grant No. | IDA-E1850 | Purchaser | Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Federal Government of Somalia | Country | Somalia • The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the “Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP)” and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the “Construction of National Research Institution for Agriculture Building for MoAI-Federal Government of Somalia.” For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing. • The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, FGS, now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Construction of the National Research Institution for Agriculture Building for the MoAI-Federal Government of Somalia; the duration of the contract is 18 Months. • Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023(“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. • Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, FGS through email: [email protected] and copy to: [email protected] Somalia and inspect the bidding documents during office hours 09:00 to 16:00 hours Mogadishu local time from Saturday to Thursday exclusive of public holidays at the address given below. • The bidding documents in English may be obtained by interested eligible bidders free of cost upon submitting a written application to the address below. • Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 11:30 A.M. Mogadishu Somalia, on 27th July 2025. . Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Biddersdesignated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below at 11:30 A.M. Mogadishu Somalia, on 27th July 2025. • All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration [using the form included in Section IV, Bidding Forms]. • Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document. • The address referred to above is: FSRP Project Office Procurement Mogadishu Somalia Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Wabari district, Jayga Street, Near to Ali-Jimale Mosques, Building 46 Floor/ Room number: S-FSRP/NPCU Office on 1st Floor Email: [email protected] Copy [email protected] City: Mogadishu Somalia Country: Somalia
GM S-FSRP Rangeland Management Specialist
GALMUDUG STATE MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK, FOREST AND RANGE REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID: P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Consultant Service: Rangeland Management Specialist Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Dhusamareb City, Galmudug state Ref No. SO-MOAI-GM-468532-CS-INDV • Bacground The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. 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 five indicators are. The Government of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral state Project Coordination Unit (SPCU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the SPCU is to support the management, coordination, implementation and monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The SPCU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Project Internal Auditor, Safeguards Specialists, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. 2. Purpose of the Assignment The State-Level Rangeland Management Specialist will provide technical support to guide rangeland management in Galmudug State. This role will focuses on leading rangeland inventory and assessment, supporting the development of community-based rangeland management plans, and building local capacity through training and participatory approaches such as Pastoralist Field Schools. 3. Scope of Work and Responsibilities Reporting to both director General of the MOLFR state Project Coordinator (SPC), the state Rangeland Management Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring sustainable rangeland management strategies that enhance pasture productivity, restore degraded ecosystems, and ensure long-term resilience for pastoralist communities. More generally, the State Range Management Specialist (SRMS) will ensure that Rangeland management and impacts are monitored and mitigated and that Rangeland management major rangeland-related challenges are implemented on time. 3.1. Specific Responsibilities: Under the guidance and in close coordination with the State project coordinator, the Rangeland Management Specialist will be responsible for advancing sustainable rangeland management in Galmudug State through the following tasks: • Collaborate with the national team to conduct a comprehensive rangeland inventory across Galmudug State. • Develop a standardized template for Community-Based Rangeland Management Plans, tailored to the ecological and social context of Galmudug State. • Facilitate consultations with local communities, traditional leaders, women’s groups, and pastoralist associations to ensure participatory planning and ownership. • Develop a framework and operational modality for implementing Pastoralist Field Schools (PFS) in Galmudug, focusing on experiential learning, indigenous knowledge, and climate-resilient practices. • Conduct the ToT for the field staff on Pastoralist field school • Deliver Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions to field-level Agro- pastoral extension agents and community facilitators on Pastoralist Field School methodology and delivery • Integrate of livestock with rangeland conservation and fodder production. • Conduct ToT workshops for local staff, pastoral extension agents, and community animal health workers to ensure effective knowledge transfer. 4. Qualifications and Experience 4.1 Selection Criteria This senior management position requires a results-oriented professional committed to community-driven approaches for empowering communities and producer organizations through range management and advisory services to realize their development goals. The eligible candidate should be a good team player with the following qualifications: - • Minimum Bachelor Degree in rangeland management, Forestry, or any equivalent education background. or any other related agricultural or social sciences from a recognized university. • 5 years of hands-on experience in community-driven development (CDD) of livestock and rural development projects in Somalia or other similar countries. • Knowledge of climate-smart agricultural practices and their application to rangeland management • Having worked in livestock/agriculture-related farmer organizations in World Bank-funded programs will be an added advantage. • Technical experience in designing and implementing pasture preservation, production, and reseeding technologies. • Practical experience regarding rehabilitation of degraded rangelands. • Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate rangeland management interventions • Very good knowledge of innovative rainwater harvesting techniques, groundwater management, etc • Technical and analytical skills for various rangeland management intervention • Knowledge of local and regional rangeland ecosystems, including plant species identification and ecological processes specific to Somalia or similar arid/semi-arid environments • Proven capacity for relevant intellectual and operational leadership in development work, particularly for community-based development. • Membership in a relevant professional body is an added advantage. 5. Other Competencies and Requirement • Ready for flexible working hours and extensive workload, as well as frequent domestic travel. • Strong computer and communication skills (oral, written, presentation) with proficient working knowledge of relevant software for technical analysis and reporting; • Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to interact productively with a wide range of stakeholders. • Fluency in written and oral English and Somali language. 6. How to apply The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Galmudug State of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. 7. 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, August 2018, and November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 8. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. 9. Interested Consultants may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except for public holidays. 10. Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, or by email on or before 26th June 2025, at 16:00 pm Attention: FSRP Project Ministry of livestock, Forest and Range of Galmudug State Dhusamareeb City Email Address: [email protected] copy to : [email protected] [email protected]
Procurement of office Equipment for PIUs, MoAI for S-FSRP Project Galmudug State…
GALMUDUG STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION Request for Bids - Goods (One-Envelope Bidding Process) | Project title: | Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP) | Project ID: | P177816 | Grant No. | IDA-E1850 | Contract Title: | Procurement of Office Equipment for PIU, MoAI and MoLFR for the Project S-FSRP in Galmudug State of Somalia | Purchaser: | Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Federal Government of Somalia | Country: | Somalia | RFB Reference No. Deadline | SO-MOAI-GM-460546-GO-RFB July 12, 2025 1. The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the “Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP)” by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation-GM and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for “Procurement of Office Equipment for S-FSRP State Project Coordination Unit, MoAI and MoLFR in Galmudug State of Somalia”. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing, except for those payments the contract provides to be made through a letter of credit. 2. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation-GM now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Procurement of the following Office equipment for the MOAI, PIU and MOLFR. | # | Brief Description | Quantity (in Nos.) | Delivery Period (From date of contract signature) | Delivery Place | • | Desktops for PC | 36 | 45 days | MoAI, Project Office Dhusamareb , Somalia | 2. | Laptops | 32 | 45 days | = | 3. | Printer (Large size) | 6 | 45 days | = | 4. | Printer (Small size) | 15 | 45 days | = | 5. | Air Conditioner | 35 | 45 days | = | 6. | Digital Camera | 7 | 45 days | = | 7. | Drone | 3 | 45 days | = | 8. | Microphone (set) for Meeting | 21 | 45 days | = | 9. | Screen TV (Teleconference Set) | 3 | 45 days | = | 10. | CCTV Camera for Office | 15 | 45 days | = | 11. | Water Dispenser | 9 | 45 days | = | 12. | Projector | 3 | 45 days | = | 13. | UPS | 36 | 45 days | = *Note: “Bidder must bid for all items and 100% of the quantity of the items. A bid quoting only one item or incomplete quantity of the items will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected”. 3. Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised in November 2017 and August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information regarding the contract from the PIU office in Dhusamareb and inspect the bidding document during official working hours 08:00 am to 16:00 pm Mogadishu local time, from Saturday to Thursday, excluding public holidays at the address given below. Alternatively, inquiries may be submitted via email to: [email protected] with copies to [email protected] and [email protected]. 5. Bidding documents in English can be obtain free of charge by all interested bidders upon submission of a written request through the aforementioned email addresses. 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below no later than 13:00 (Mogadishu time) on July 12, 2025. Electronic submissions will not be accepted, and late bids will be rejected. The public bid opening will take place at 13:00 on the same day in the Conference Room of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Galmudug State, Dhusamareb. The session will be attended by designated bidder representatives, interested observers, and evaluation panel members from the PIU, MOAI, and MOLFR. 7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration using the form included in Section IV, Bidding Forms. 8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document. The address referred to above is: FSRP Project Office Procurement Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation- Galmdug State Email: [email protected] , copy to: hr,[email protected] [email protected] Dhusamareb, Somalia
GM Mobile (Vehicles) Veterniary Clinics
GALMUDUG STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK, FOREST AND RANGE (MOLFR) Specific Procurement Notice (SPN) Request for Bids – Goods (One-Envelope Bidding Process) Employer : Ministry of livestock, Forest and Range, Galmudug state of Somalia Project : Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP) Contract Title : Procurement of Mobile Veterinary Clinic for MoLFR, Galmudug state Project ID. : P177816 Grant No. : IDA-E1850 RFB Ref. No. : SO-MOAI-GM-468540-GO-RFB Purchaser : Ministry of Livestock, Forest and Range, Galmudug state, Somalia Country : Somalia • The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the “Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP)” and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the “Procurement of Mobile Veterinary Clinic for MoLFR”. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing, except for those payments, which the contract provides to be made through letter of credit. • The Ministry of Livestock, Forest and Range (MoLFR) of Galmudug state now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Procurement of Mobile Veterinary Clinic as per below details: | Item | Description of Good | Quantity(in Nos.) | Engine Capacity | Fuel Type | Delivery Period | Delivery Location | 1 | 4x4WD Double Cabin Pickup Vehicles with its Accessories for Mobile Veterinary Clinics | 03 | 1HZ | Diesel | 2 months (60 days) | Ministry of Livestock, Forest and Range (MOLFR), Dhusamareb, Galmudug State, Somalia • Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised in November 2017 and August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. • Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the office of S-FSRP PIU, MoAI and MoLFR for Galmudug State of Somalia via Email to: [email protected] and copy to: [email protected] and [email protected] and inspect the bidding documents during office hours 09:00 to 16:00 hours Dhusamareb, local time from Saturday to Thursday exclusive of public holidays at the address given below. • The bidding documents in English may be obtained by interested eligible bidders free of cost upon submitting a written application to the address below. • Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 11:30 Hrs. Dhusamareb, Somalia time on 12th June 2025. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at 11:30 Hrs. on Dhusamareb, Somalia time on 12th June 2025. • All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration using the form included in Section IV, Bidding Forms. • Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document. • The address referred to above is: FSRP Project Office, Dhusamareb FSRP-GM coordinator Ministry of Livestock, Forest and Range-GM Email: [email protected] and copy to: [email protected] and [email protected] City: Dhusamareb Somalia Country: Somalia
Rangeland Management Specialist
JUBALAND STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION JUBALAND STATE (MOAI -JSS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food System Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III) Consulting Service: Rangeland Management Specialist JSS Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Kismayo Deadline: June 30th. 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-JS-479066-CS-INDV • BACKGROUND The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. 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 Jubaland State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural, Range and Livestock specialists. 2. Scope of the work and responsibilities Reporting to the Jubaland State Project Coordinator, the RMS will ensure the timely delivery of all activities related to rangeland management in the FSRP. S(he) will be a staff member at the SPCU. He/she will Provide technical support to the FMS teams on rangeland management, design and implement specific interventions for pasture preservation, production, and reseeding technologies, participate in planning and preparation of Annual Work Plan and Budgets (AWPBs) for range management activities at Federal Member State level, support the review and analysis of the major rangeland-related challenges in the selected sites in Jubaland, support MoLFR in planning, identifying conservation opportunities, and developing conservation plans consistent with the needs of the land, support to build the capacity of educational and training institutions to provide relevant rangeland management trainings. 3. Selection criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: • Bachelor´s Degree in rangeland management, Forestry, or any equivalent education background. or any other related agricultural or social sciences from a recognized university. • 5 years of hands-on experience in community-driven development (CDD) of livestock and rural development projects in Somalia or other similar countries. • Having worked in livestock/agriculture-related farmer organizations in World Bank-funded programs will be an added advantage. • Technical experience in designing and implementing pasture preservation, production, and reseeding technologies. • Practical experience regarding rehabilitation of degraded rangelands. • Vast knowledge of innovative techniques for rain and flood water harvesting, groundwater management, etc. • Technical and analytical skills for various rangeland management interventions Good understanding of national agricultural policies, strategies, and regulatory framework for the various inputs and commodities in Somalia. • Proven capacity for relevant intellectual and operational leadership in development work, particularly for community-based development. • Membership in a relevant professional body is an added advantage. 4. REPORTING The Rangeland Management Specialist (RMS) will report to the State Project Coordinator. 5. Duration of Assignment The GBV Specialist shall be contracted for 12 months. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Jubaland State of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. 6. Submission Requirements The 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, August 2018, November 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 Consultants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) from the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Jubaland State in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except for public holidays. 7. Deadline for submission: Expression of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 30th June 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Somali Time) Attention: FSRP Project Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Jubaland State Kismayo, District Somalia Email Address: [email protected]. Copy: [email protected]
National Environmental Impact Assessment and Rangeland Management for FGS and FM…
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Federal Government of Somalia Name of The Project: Somali-Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSR Project ID: P177816 RFB N0: SO-MOAI-416743-CS-QCBS Assignment Title: For a Consultancy to Undertake Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for FGS and FMS REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (S-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) for S-FSRP is ‘to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia.’ The project will benefit 350,000 small farmers, agro-pastoralists, nomadic pastoralists, and at least 30 percent of women, with investments geared towards reviving the Agri-Livestock Sector. 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 five PDO indicators. The consultant service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered within 20 weeks from commencement. The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) is a co-funded World Bank and Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) Project. The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) wishes to use the resources to undertake an initial Project Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA). The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Comprises Six Components:- The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://www.fsrp.gov.so or https://moa.gov.so. It can be provided upon submission of the application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) FGS 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 (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc) The key short-listing criteria are as follows:- • Core business and years in business:- The firm shall be registered/incorporated as a consulting firm with core business, at least 10 years in environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), and 5 years in Agriculture and related sectors. • Relevant experience:- The firm shall demonstrate that it has successfully executed and completed at least two assignments in environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) of similar nature and complexity in a similar operating environment in the last ten (10) years. 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 on environmental and social risks to that of Somalia 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 section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised in November 2017, and August 2018, November 2020, and September 2023 (“Procurement 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 be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected according to the Quality-and-Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. Interested firm (s) may obtain further information (by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 A.M. to 4.30 P.M., Saturday to Thursday, except on public holidays. The e-mail address is provided below. Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by e-mail) by 30th June 2025, at 11.30 a.m. local Time, Mogadishu, Somalia. S-FSRP NPCU Project Office Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. Floor/ Room number:1 Jayga Street, Next to the Data Protection Office, Near Mogadishu Airport City: Mogadishu, Somalia Country: Somalia Email: [email protected] and copy to [email protected]
GBV Specialist
JUBALAND STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION JUBALAND STATE (MOAI -JSS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food System Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III) Consulting Service: GBV Specialist JSS Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Kismayo Deadline: June 25th. 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-JS-47906 • BACKGROUND The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. 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 Jubaland State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. 2. Scope of the work and responsibilities Reporting to the State Project Coordinator (SPC), the GBV Prevention Specialist will ensure that all activities under the FSRP project are implemented in accordance with the Gender-Based Violence (GBV/SEA/SH) Prevention and Response Frameworks established for the project. The GBV/SEA/SH Officer will serve as the primary focal point for managing GBV/SEA/SH-related risks and ensuring their mitigation measures are integrated into the project’s operations. The GBV/SEA/SH Prevention Specialist will provide technical expertise and capacity-building support for the project staff and ensure that GBV risks are effectively managed and mitigated. He/she will oversee the implementation of the Gender Action Plan, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Labor Management Procedures, and other relevant frameworks, ensuring that GBV-related concerns are addressed in all aspects of the project. The GBV Specialist will set up an accessible grievance system for communities, workers, and stakeholders while coordinating with RCRF/Barwaaqo and other World Bank projects. 3. Selection criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: • Minimum Master’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Law, or other relevant social science disciplines. • At least 5 years of experience in GBV prevention and response, gender equality programming, or social risk management, preferably in development projects. Proven experience in working on GBV issues, including the design and implementation of GBV risk mitigation strategies and survivor support mechanisms. • Familiarity with the FSRP project or similar World Bank-funded projects, with a solid understanding of GBV environmental and social safeguards related to GBV. • In-depth knowledge of gender-sensitive frameworks such as the Gender Action Plan, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, and Grievance Redress Mechanisms. • Experience in training, capacity-building, and community outreach, particularly in the context of GBV prevention and response. • Strong understanding of gender-based violence issues in Somalia, particularly in rural and conflict-affected areas. • Proven ability to monitor, report, and analyze GBV-related risks, ensuring that appropriate mitigation actions are taken. • Proficiency in Somali and English languages (both spoken and written). • The selected candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing GBV in development settings and be able to work effectively in challenging environments. 4. REPORTING The GBV Specialist will report to the State Project Coordinator. 5. Duration of Assignment The GBV Specialist shall be contracted for 12 months. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Jubaland State of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. 6. Submission Requirements The 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, August 2018, November 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 Consultants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) from the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Jubaland State in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except for public holidays. 7. Deadline for submission: Expression of interest and CV must be delivered to the addresss below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 25th.June 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Somali Time) Attention: FSRP Project Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Jubaland State Kismayo, District Somalia Email Address: [email protected]. Copy: [email protected]
GM M&E Specialist
GALMUDUG STATE OF SOMALIA Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID: P177816 Name of the Project : Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Consulting Service: GM M&E Specialist Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Dhusamareb Deadline : June 23, 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-GM-468529-CS-INDV BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. 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 five indicators are:- • reduction of food insecure people in project-targeted areas (percentage); • farmers adopting supported climate-smart innovations and practices (number and percentage of which are female and climate resilient); • land area under sustainable landscape management practices (hectares); • increase in the volume of agricultural production sold on domestic and regional markets (percentage); and • policy products related to agriculture, natural resources management, and food systems resilience adopted with the Project's support (number). 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Galmudug State of Somalia (GM) is implementing the project through the Ministries of Agriculture and Irrigation in consultation with the Ministry of Livestock, and Animal Husbandry and Ministry of Environment, Range, and Climate Change. The project is framed around the following components and subcomponents: - Component 1. Rebuilding Resilient Agricultural Production Capacity, 1.1 Crop and Livestock Research, Extension, and Seed Systems, 1.2 Community Engagement and Technology Transfer, and 1.3 Digital Agriculture Solutions1 and data systems: Component 2. Supporting the sustainable development of natural resources for resilient agricultural landscapes, 2.1 Water availability for agriculture and livestock, and 2.2 Rangeland management: Component 3. Getting to markets, 3.1 Farmer Producer Organizations and Agri-food Enterprises, 3.2 Market Infrastructure and Enterprise Development, 3.3 Access to Finance: Component 4. Promoting a greater focus on food systems resilience in policymaking, 4.1 Ministerial Capacity Building and Agri-food Policy Assessments for the Crop Sector, 4.2 Ministerial Capacity Building and Agri-food Policy Assessments for the Livestock Sector; Component 5: The component 5 will be on Contingent Emergency Response. This component will finance eligible expenditures in the event of an emergency precipitated by a disaster. The activation of CERC, will be by a request by the government, and will allow funds to be disbursed rapidly to reduce damage to productive infrastructure, ensure business continuity, and speed up recovery. The last component is, Component 6 Project Coordination and Management, 6.1 Project Implementation and Coordination and 6.2 Monitoring and Evaluation. The Galmudug State of Somalia (GM) is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of project activities, and investments. The PIU will be staffed with numerous positions to ensure efficient implementation of the S FSRP (P177816), and careful mitigation of identified risks and impacts. Considering this, S-FSRP, GM will recruit an M&E Specialist to coordinate the establishment of an integral project M&E system in the State. He/She will provide feedback and advise to the State Project Coordinator (SPC) on the effectiveness of project implementation in the State and within project districts for the anticipated project outputs and outcomes. The Project will directly benefit an estimated 350,000 small farmers, agro-pastoralists and nomadic pastoralists, agriculture and livestock-based enterprises, financial services providers, Disruptive Agriculture Technology organizations, and agriculture research and extension institutions, of which at least 30 percent will be female. The key challenge for the project would be to ensure that the female farmers and pastoralists are meaningfully engaged in the project and that they accrue the project benefits. At federal level, the Quality Enhancement and Implementation Support Team, has developed a web-based Management Information System (MIS) to enable real-time data loading and monitoring. This data must be updated to help management make informed decisions and know how the project is progressing on financial utilization and development objectives. 3. Scope of Work and Responsibilities Reporting to the State Project Coordinator, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (MES) will be responsible for the overall Monitoring Evaluation and Learning of the Project. This will include monitoring the physical and financial progress of the Project. In addition, the MES shall manage the Project’s overall Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to ensure that the Project is on track to meeting its development objectives, expected outputs and outcomes, and intended beneficiaries. The MES will collaborate closely with the State Project Coordinator, the Financial Management Specialist, Technical Specialists, E&S Specialists, the Project National Coordinating Unit, and the World Bank Task Team. The overall responsibility of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist is to adopt an M&E system and improve the monitoring and reporting in the project across all project districts and components to ensure that the expected project development objectives are being achieved. More specifically, the Specialist will have the following key responsibilities: S/he will undertake all the other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (ToR) that can be found at the following https://moa.gov.so or can be provided upon submission of the application (in person or by email to the address below) 3.1 Specific Responsibilities • Coordinate establishment and operation of an effective M&E system in the State, including training and capacity building of relevant State project staff, SPs, participating beneficiary communities, and other stakeholders on the use of the project M&E system • Organization and supervision of baseline, impact, and other surveys at the State –level as set out in the project M&E framework • Coordinate the preparation of State AWPB • Ensure that all state-level partner institutions, SPs, and communities keep records of their activities and feed this information into the project M&E system. • Prepare regular state reports on implementation progress, performance, and impact of operations in line with the Project M&E Manual, and project Results Framework. • Undertake any other duties assigned by the SPC or the NPM&EC. 3.2 Other Competencies and Requirements • Good knowledge and experience in project cycle-related activities and developments in the agricultural sector in Somalia. • Strong computer and communications skills (oral, written, presentation); and • Fluency in English and Somali. 4. Skills and qualifications 4.1 Selection Criteria • Minimum Bachelor Degree or equivalent in a relevant field. • At least 5 years of experience with development projects, preferably in Somalia, of which at least 2 years should be on planning, monitoring, and evaluating development projects. • Experience in monitoring and evaluation in an international agency is preferred. • Practical Experience in Management Information Systems (MIS) • Experience designing and implementing results management and monitoring and evaluation systems, data collection and analysis, and results reporting. • Fluency in English, and Somali. • Good analytical and technical report-writing skills • Excellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening. • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and database management), and the Internet. • Experience with managing a database system and software is desired. • Having experience in World Bank funded projects is an added advantage 5. Duration and Duty Station The position is a one-year contract, renewable based on performance and project needs. The officer will be based in Dhusamareb city, the project Headquarters in Galmudug State. S(he) will work closely with local farmers, cooperatives, staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI), Ministry of livestock, Range and Forest (MOLRF) and other stakeholders to ensure the proj
Construction of Livestock Market in Abudwak District Galmudug State of Somalia
GALMUDUG STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK, RANGE AND FORESTORY (MOLFR) Specific Procurement Notice (SPN) Request for Bids - Works (One-Envelope Bidding Process) Employer : Ministry of livestock, Forestry and Range, Galmudug state of Somalia Project : Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP) Contract Title : Construction of Building works for livestock market in Abudwaq district Project ID. : P177816 Grant No. : IDA-E1850 Country : Somalia RFB Reference No: SO-MOAI-GM-460548-CW-RFB Deadline: June 16, 2025 • The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the “Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP)” and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for “Construction of Livestock Market in Abudwaq district, Galmudug State, Somalia”. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing. • The Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range Galmudug State now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Construction of Livestock Market in Abudwaq district, Galmudug State, Somalia. The duration of the contract is 12 Months. • Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised in November 2017, and August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. • Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Ministry of livestock, forest, Galmudug state, Somalia through email: [email protected] and copy to: [email protected] and [email protected] inspect the bidding documents during office hours 09:00 to 16:00 hours Mogadishu local time from Saturday to Thursday exclusive of public holidays at the address given below. • The bidding documents in English may be obtained by interested eligible bidders free of cost upon submitting a written application to the address below. • Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before June 16, 2025 at 11:30 A.M. Mogadishu, Somalia time. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below at 11:30 A.M. Mogadishu, Somalia time. • All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration using the form included in Section IV - Bidding Forms. • Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document • The address referred to above is: FSRP Project Office Procurement Dhusamareb Somalia Ministry of livestock, Forestry and Range, Galmudug state of Somalia Dhusamareb district, Jayga Street, Near to Galmudug State House, Building 7 Floor/ Room number: S-FSRP/SPCU Office on 1st Floor Email: [email protected], Copy: [email protected] and [email protected] City: Dhusamareb, Galmudug state Country: Somalia
Consultancy for preparation of detailed design and bidding documents for the con…
HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION HIRSHABELLE STATE (MOAI -HSS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food System Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III) Consulting Service: Consultancy for preparation of detailed design and bidding documents for the construction of office building for Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and State Project Coordination Unit Hirshabelle State of Somalia – Phase I Individual/Firm: Firm Duty Station: Jowhar Deadline: June 03, 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-HSS-474951-CS-CQS The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Somalia Food System Resilience Project (S-FSRP-III) and intends to apply part of the proceed for consulting services. The Consulting Services (the Services) is to conduct a needs assessment and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and develop comprehensive architectural and engineering designs, specifications, employer’s requirement, bills of quantities and tender documents to facilitate the seamless construction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) including SPCU offices construction. The Consultant will undertake all the specific tasks detailed out in the Terms of Reference (TOR). The consultant service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered within 08 weeks from commencement. The detailed Terms of Refence (TOR) for the assignment can be provided upon submission of application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) HSS 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 (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). The short-listing criteria are as follows: • Core business of the firm and at least 15 years in business (general experience in the design and supervision of urban infrastructure development). • Experience of conducting similar assignments (at least 10 years specific experience in feasibility studies and developing preliminary and detailed engineering design of construction works and carrying out related Environmental and Social Assessments (ESIA). Experience in World Bank financed assignments of 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, contact amount and financing sources. • Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somalia, and • The 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 paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing - Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017 August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023, (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualification but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) method set out in theWorld Bank’s Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultant may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:00am to 4.00pm Jowhar time (Excluding public holidays). Expressions of interest (EOI) should be delivered (in person or by e-mail) in a written form in three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 03rd June 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Somalia Time) FSRP Project Implementation Unit Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Hirshabelle State Jowhar, Somalia Email Address: [email protected] and [email protected]
Procurement of office Furnitures for PIUs, MoAI and MOLFR for the S-FSRP Project…
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION GALMUDUG STATE (MOAI -GM) Request for Bids -Goods (One-Envelope Bidding Process) Project : Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP) Project ID. : P177816 Grant No. : IDA-E1850 Contract Title : Procurement of office furniture for PIU, MoAI and MOLFR, GM Purchaser : Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Galmudug State of Somalia Country : Somalia RFB Reference No. : SO-MOAI-GM-460544-GO-RFB Deadline: June 16,2025 1. The Federal Government of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the “Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP)” by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Galmudug State and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for “Procurement of Office Furniture for PIU, MOAI and MoLFR- Galmudug State. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing, except for those payments which the contract provides to be made through a letter of credit. 2. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Galmudug State now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for theProcurement of Furniture for PIU, MOAI and MoLFR- Galmudug State as per detail below: | # | Brief Description* | Quantity (in Nos.) | Delivery Period (From date of contract signature) | Delivery Location | • | Office Desk | 35 | 45 days | Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MOAI), Galmudug State, Dhusamareb Somalia | • | Desk Chairs | 35 | • | Cup Boards | 03 | • | Visitor Chairs | 48 | • | Small Tables | 21 | • | Sofa Seats | 12 | • | Dustbins | 18 | • | Curtains | 18 | • | Carpets | 15 | • | Conference Tables | 03 | • | Meeting Chairs | 50 *Note: “Bidder must bid for all items and 100% of the quantity of the items. A bid quoting only one item or incomplete quantity of the items will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected”. 1. Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised in November 2017 and August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 2. Interested and eligible bidders may obtain further information regarding the contract from the PIU office in Dhusamareb during official working hours 09:00 am to 16:00 pm Mogadishu local time, from Saturday to Thursday, excluding public holidays at the address below. Alternatively, inquiries may be submitted via email to: [email protected] with copies to [email protected] and [email protected] 3. Bidding documents in English can be obtain free of charge by interested eligible bidders upon submission of a written request through the aforementioned email addresses. 4. Bids must be submitted in the address below on or before 16th June 2025 at 13:00 Hrs. Mogadishu time on . Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the Conference Room of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Galmudug State, Dhusamareb city in the presence of Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend and evaluation panel members from the PIU, MOAI, and MOLFR at 13:00 Mogadishu local time on date of 16th June 2025. 5. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration using the form included in Section IV, Bidding Forms. 6. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document. • The address referred to above is: FSRP Project Office Procurement Dhusamareb Somalia Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Galmudug state of Somalia Dhusamareb district, Jayga Street, Near to Galmudug State House, Building 7 Floor/ Room number: S-FSRP/SPCU Office on 1st Floor Email: [email protected] Copy: [email protected] and [email protected] City: Dhusamareb, Galmudug state Country: Somalia
Financial Specialist FSRP Puntland
Puntland State of Somalia Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project “P179832” REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P179832 Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP) Consulting Service: Financial Management Specialist (FMS) Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Garowe Deadline: 20th May 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-PL-459361-CS-INDV 1. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for S-FSRP will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. 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 five indicators are; (a) reduction of food-insecure people in project-targeted areas (percentage); (b) farmers adopting supported climate-smart innovations and practices (number and percentage of which are female and climate resilient); (c) land area under sustainable landscape management practices (hectares); (d) increase in the volume of agricultural production sold on domestic and regional markets (percentage), and (e) policy products related to agriculture, natural resources management, and food systems resilience adopted with the Project's support (number). The Puntland State of Somalia is implementing the project through the Ministries of Agriculture and Irrigation in consultation with the Ministry of Livestock, Animal Husbandry, and the Ministry of Environment, Range, and Climate Change. The project is framed around the following components and sub-components: - Component 1. Rebuilding Resilient Agricultural Production Capacity, 1.1 Crop and Livestock Research, Extension, and Seed Systems, 1.2 Community Engagement and Technology Transfer, and 1.3 Digital Agriculture Solutions and Data Systems Digital Agriculture[1] Solutions and Data Systems ms; Component 2. Supporting the sustainable development of natural resources for resilient agricultural landscapes, 2.1 Water availability for agriculture and livestock, and 2.2 Rangeland management: Component 3. Getting to markets, 3.1 Farmer Producer Organizations[2] and Agri-food Enterprises, 3.2 Market Infrastructure and Enterprise Development, 3.3 Access to Finance: Component 4. Promoting a greater focus on food systems resilience in policymaking, 4.1 Ministerial Capacity Building and Agri-food Policy Assessments for the Crop Sector, 4.2 Ministerial Capacity Building and Agri-food Policy Assessments for the Livestock Sector; Component 5 Project Coordination and Management, 5.1 Project Implementation and Coordination and 5.2 Monitoring and Evaluation The Puntland State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Project Internal Auditor, Safeguards Specialists, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. 2) Responsibilities: Reporting to the State Project Coordinator (SPC), the FMS will be responsible for managing project finances by the requirements of the Financing Agreement and related documents (Project Implementation Manual, Procurement and Financial Management Manual, Government policies and Procedures), including verifying the availability of funds against approved work plans and budgets (AWPBs) and all expenditure requests before payments are made. He/she provides leadership to the Project Finance Team and is a member of the management team of the PIU, supporting the SPC in the overall coordination and management of the Project. The Financial Management Specialist (FMS) will undertake the role and responsibilities as set out above and in this TOR's Duties and Responsibilities section found at somalijobs.net, puntlandpost.net, somalicontractors.so, and https://moai.pl.so can be provided upon application submission (in person or by email to the address below). 3) Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on the qualifications, experience, and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience, and competencies include: This senior management position requires a solid financial management professional of unquestionable integrity. The right candidate will be a team player with the following qualifications: • Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (accounting) or a related field from a recognized university. • Professional qualification in financial management, registered by and attained final qualification of any financial management-related recognized professional body e.g., CIPFA IPFM, ACCA, CPA, etc.. • 5 years of working experience in Accounting and Finance • Familiarity with financial management/accounting in a government ministry/department and donor-funded projects. Familiarity with the World Bank Accounting Guidelines will be an added advantage. • Knowledge of computerized accounting systems such as QUICKBOOKS, PASTEL, etc., is preferred. • Good working knowledge of accounting, financial control, banking, procurement, and personnel policies and procedures. • Strong computer and communications skills (oral, written, presentation) with proficient working knowledge of MS Office, Accounting, and other relevant software for technical analysis and reporting. • Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of stakeholders (Government, private sector, NGOs, and community organizations). • Proven track record of leadership and networking at a senior level • Excellent knowledge of Somali and English fluency. • Excellent analytical and administrative skills, as well as solid writing 3. REPORTING The FM specialist will report to the Project coordinator and the Director General Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. In addition, he/she will perform under the overall guidance of the World Bank Task Team Leader(s) for the S-FSRP project. 4. TIMING Duration of Assignment: The FM specialist shall be contracted for an initial one-year period. Puntland Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) a cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. 5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The 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, August 2018, November 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 a detailed Terms of Reference, from the Ministry in person or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 9.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday. Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier, or email on or before 20th May, 2025 at 16:00 hours. Attention: FSRP Project Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI Puntland State of Somalia. Garowe PL State of Somalia Email Address: [email protected] and copy [email protected]
Livestock Technical Advisor FSRP HSS
HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION HIRSHABELLE STATE (MOAI -HSS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food System Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III) Consulting Service: Livestock Technical Advisor HSS Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Jowhar Deadline: May 24, 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-HSS-475037-CS-INDV 1. BACGROUND The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. 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 five indicators are. The Hirshabelle State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. 2. Scope of Work and Responsibility The Livestock Technical Advisor will be a full-time contracted staff member assigned to the Ministry of Livestock, Forest, and Range (MOLFR) of Hirshabelle State . Reporting to the Director General of MOLFR and the State Project Coordinator (SPC), the livestock specialist will provide technical expertise, policy guidance, and capacity-building support to enhance livestock productivity, health, and value chains. Key responsibilities of the Livestock Technical Advisor include conducting livestock health assessments, feed availability, and breeding practices; developing and implementing disease prevention and control strategies, including vaccination campaigns; and ensuring the timely monitoring and mitigation of livestock diseases and their impacts. The specialist will also lead efforts to enhance climate-smart livestock management through the promotion of drought-resistant fodder production, improved rangeland management, and breed diversification. In addition, the specialist will provide training to veterinarians, community animal health workers (CAHWs), extension officers, and pastoralists on disease recognition, feed storage, and herd management. A strong emphasis will be placed on gender-sensitive approaches that recognize and support women’s roles in livestock management and decision-making. The specialist will also facilitate value chain development, including improving market linkages, strengthening processing facilities, and ensuring export certification compliance. The specialist will work closely with community leaders, pastoralist groups, and stakeholders to ensure gender-sensitive and culturally appropriate interventions. 3. Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: • Minimum Master’s degree in Veterinary medicine, animal production, animal science, or a relevant field. • A master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in animal health, feed/fodder production management, and experience working with pastoral and Agro-pastoral communities. • Experience working with livestock-based livelihoods in Somalia, preferably in Galmudug State. • Experience working with MoLFR is preferred. • Demonstrated experience in capacity building, including training pastoralists and farmers in improved livestock practices. • Experience in project implementation within donor-funded programs, preferably World Bank-funded projects. • Experience in conducting livestock health assessments and evaluating breeding practices • Strong knowledge of livestock production systems, disease surveillance, and veterinary service delivery. • Familiarity with climate-smart livestock practices and drought resilience strategies. • Ability to assess livestock market dynamics and promote value chain development. • Experience in rangeland management and sustainable fodder production. • Experience in engaging with pastoral communities, cooperatives, and local associations. • Proven ability to facilitate value chain development, including improving market linkages and strengthening processing facilities • Experience in developing and implementing rotational grazing systems • Experience in implementing precision livestock farming techniques • Strong report-writing and documentation skills, including the ability to draft technical reports, guidelines, and policy briefs. • Willingness to travel to remote rural areas and conduct field assessments. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address livestock-related challenges. • Fluency in English and Somali (both written and spoken) is required. 4. REPORTING The Livestock Technical Advisor will report to the State Project Coordinator. 5. Duration of Assignment The Livestock Technical Advisor shall be contracted for 12 months. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. 6. Submission Requirements The 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, August 2018, November 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 Consultants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) from the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except for public holidays. Deadline for submission: Expression of interest and CV must be delivered to the addresss below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 24th May 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Somali Time) Attention: FSRP Project Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Hirshabelle State Jowhar District Somalia Email Address: [email protected] Copy: [email protected]
Consulting Services Study of Somalia Water Infrastructure
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION (MOAI) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) | Country | Federal Republic of Somalia (FGS) | Name of the Project | Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) | Assignment Title: | Consulting Services Study of Somalia’s Water Infrastructure S-FSRP Project for FGS and FMS | Project ID | P177816 | Place of assignment | Mogadishu, Somalia | Deadline Date | 5th June 2025 | Ref No: | SO-MOAI-483776-CS-QCBS BACKGROUND The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (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) for S-FSRP is ‘to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia.’ The project will benefit 350,000 small farmers, agro-pastoralists, nomadic pastoralists, and at least 30 percent of women, with investments geared towards reviving the Agri-Livestock Sector. 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 five PDO indicators. The consultant service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered within 26 weeks from commencement. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://www.fsrp.gov.so or https://moa.gov.so it can be provided upon submission of application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) FGS 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 (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). The key short-listing criteria are as follows:- • Core business and years in business:- The firm shall be registered/incorporated as a consulting firm with core business undertaking hydrological, hydrogeological, and water resources studies/and rural development projects or related fields for at least ten (10) years. • Relevant experience:- The firm shall demonstrate having successfully executed and completed at least two assignments on water resources and infrastructures assessment of similar nature and complexity, and in a similar operating environment in the last ten (10) years. Details of similar assignments, Name and address of the client, scope, value, and period should be provided and submitted. • Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somalia and • The technical and managerial capability of the firm:- The firm shall demonstrate having the requisite technical capacity, including relevant equipment, tools, software, etc., and managerial capacity to undertake the assignment in the submitted company profile(s). The 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” July 2016, revised in November 2017, and August 2018, November 2020, and September 2023 (“Procurement 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 be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected according to the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. Interested firm (s) may obtain further information (by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M., Saturday to Thursday, except on public holidays. The e-mail address is provided below. Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by e-mail) by 05th June 2025, at 11.30 a.m. local Time. S-FSRP NPCU Project Office Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. Floor/ Room number:1 Jayga Street, Next to the Data Protection Office, Near Mogadishu Airport City: Mogadishu, Somalia Country: Somalia Email: [email protected] and copy to [email protected]
Consultancy services for Agriculture and Livestock Value Chain Selection and Pri…
HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION HIRSHABELLE STATE (MOAI -HSS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food System Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III) Consulting Service: Agriculture and Livestock Value Chain Selection and Prioritization Individual/Firm: Firm Duty Station: Jowhar Deadline: May 22, 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-HSS-474966-CS-CQS The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Somalia Food System Resilience Project (S-FSRP-III) and intends to apply part of the proceed for consulting services. The Consulting Services (the Services) include Review relevant literature, policies, and existing studies related to agriculture and value chains, Conduct stakeholder consultations to understand key challenges, opportunities, and priorities, Develop and submit an inception report outlining methodology, data collection tools, and work plan, Identify and propose criteria for selecting priority value chains based on economic, social, and environmental factors. Consider market demand, competitiveness, inclusivity (gender, youth, smallholder farmers), scalability, and resilience. Gather qualitative and quantitative data on key value chains from primary and secondary sources, Apply multi-criteria analysis or other relevant methods to evaluate the performance of different value chains. The Consultant will undertake all the specific tasks detailed out in the Terms of Reference (TOR). The consultant service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered within 12 weeks from commencement. The detailed Terms of Refence (TOR) for the assignment can be provided upon submission of application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) HSS 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 (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). The short-listing criteria are as follows: • Core business and years in business: The firm shall be registered/incorporated as a consulting firm with core business in the field of Agriculture or equivalent for a period of a minimum of 5 years. • Relevant experience: The firm shall demonstrate as having successfully executed and completed at least 2 assignments of similar nature, complexity and in a similar operating environment in the past 5 years. 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. scope, value, and period should be provided and submitted Expression of Interest should include enumeration of these similar past assignments. • Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somalia; and • The 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 paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing - Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017 August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023, (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualification but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) method set out in theWorld Bank’s Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultant may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:00am to 4.00pm Jowhar time (Excluding public holidays). Expressions of interest (EOI) should be delivered (in person or by e-mail) in a written form in three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 22nd May 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Jowhar Time) FSRP Project Implementation Unit Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Hirshabelle State Jowhar, Somalia Email Address: [email protected] and [email protected]
Procurement of Fertilizer for Mycorrhizal Biofertilizer (Glomus VAM) for Irrigat…
Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids Goods (One-Envelope Bidding Process) | Country | Somalia | Name of Project | Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP) | Project ID | P177816 | Contract Title | Procurement of Mycorrhizal Biofertilizer (Glomus VAM) & DAP Fertilizer for Irrigation Farmers | Grant No. | IDA-E1850 | RFB Reference No. | SO-MOAI-483843-GO-RFB • The Federal Government of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank for the implementation of the “Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP)” by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, FGS, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the “Procurement of Mycorrhizal Biofertilizer (Glomus VAM) & DAP Fertilizer for Irrigation Farmers”. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing, except for those payments, which the contract provides to be made through a letter of credit. • The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation FGS now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Procurement of: | # | Brief Description* | Unit | Quantity | Delivery Location | Delivery Period (From the date of contract signing) | 1. | Mycorrhizal Biofertilizer (Glomus VAM) | Kgs | 24,000 | Mogadishu Somalia | 60 days | 2. | DAP Fertilizer | Kgs | 750,000 | Mogadishu Somalia | 60 days *Note: “Bidder must bid for both items and 100% of the quantity of the items. A bid quoting only one item or incomplete quantity of the items will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected”. 3. Bidding will be conducted through International Competitive Procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised in November 2017, and August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information for “Procurement of Mycorrhizal Biofertilizer (Glomus VAM) & DAP Fertilizer for Irrigation Farmers” “[email protected]” from MoAI, Federal Government of Somalia via Email to copy to: [email protected] and inspect the bidding documents during office hours 09:00 to 16:30 hours Mogadishu local time from Saturday to Thursday exclusive of public holidays at the address given below. 5. The bidding document in English may be requested by interested eligible bidders free of cost upon the submission of a written application via email to [email protected] 6. Bids must be delivered to the address: S-FSRP NPCU Office, Jayga Street next to the Data Protection Office, Near Mogadishu Airport on or before 11:30 Hrs. Mogadishu time is 14th June 2025. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address mentioned above at 11:30 Hrs. Mogadishu time on 14th June 2025 7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration using the form included in Section IV-Bidding Forms. 8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form included in the bidding document. 9. The address referred to above is. NPCU FSRP Project Office Procurement Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Floor/ Room number:1 S-FSRP NPCU Office, Jayga Street, next to the Data Protection Office, Near Mogadishu Airport Email: [email protected] copy [email protected] City: Mogadishu Somalia Country: Somalia
Livestock Disease Specialist FSRP HSS
HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION HIRSHABELLE STATE (MOAI -HSS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food System Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III) Consulting Service: Livestock Disease Specialist HSS Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Jowhar Deadline: May 24, 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-HSS-475042-CS-INDV 1. BACGROUND The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. 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 five indicators are. The Hirshabelle State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. 2. Scope of Work and Responsibility The Livestock Disease Specialist will play a critical role in strengthening livestock health management within the framework of the Somalia Food Systems and Resilience Project (FSRP) in Hirshabelle State. The scope of work encompasses the following key areas: • Establish and implement a systematic disease surveillance mechanism across Hirshabelle, covering key pastoral and agro-pastoral regions. • Conduct routine field assessments to detect, document, and report emerging livestock diseases. • Ensure the effective dissemination of disease surveillance reports to relevant authorities and stakeholders, facilitating timely decision-making and response actions. • Support the implementation of early warning systems by integrating community-based disease reporting with Hirshabelle state veterinary structures. • Experience in transboundary livestock disease outbreaks. • Collaborate with key partners, including the Ministry of Livestock, Forest & Range (MoLFR), humanitarian organizations, and private veterinary service providers, to ensure coordinated disease response efforts. • Conduct training and capacity-building sessions for community animal health workers (CAHWs) and local livestock owners on disease detection, reporting, and prevention strategies. • Strengthen community engagement by facilitating dialogues with pastoralists and agro-pastoralists on disease risks and mitigation strategies. • Support the planning and execution of vaccination campaigns, treatment interventions, and disease control measures in collaboration with the MoLFR of Hirshabelle. • Assist in the procurement and distribution of veterinary supplies, diagnostic kits, and vaccines in high-risk areas. • Contribute to the establishment of livestock health information systems for improved disease tracking and resource allocation. • Prepare monthly and quarterly disease surveillance reports detailing key findings, recommendations, and action points. • Maintain accurate records of disease outbreaks, control measures, and response activities for use in evaluations and impact assessments. 3. Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: • A Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health, Epidemiology, or a related field. • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in livestock disease surveillance, epidemiology, or veterinary public health. • Experience in disease outbreak investigation, risk assessment, and livestock vaccination programs. • Experience in developing and implementing biosecurity protocols for livestock farms and markets • Prior engagement in pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities in Somalia or similar settings. • Demonstrated experience working with government institutions, NGOs, UN agencies, or donor-funded projects. • Strong knowledge of livestock diseases common in Somalia, including transboundary animal diseases (TADs). • Proficiency in epidemiological data collection, disease mapping • Experience in designing and implementing disease surveillance and early warning systems. • Experience in developing policy briefs and technical guidelines for livestock disease management • Ability to conduct training and capacity-building for local livestock keepers. • Excellent communication and community engagement abilities, particularly with pastoralist groups. • Familiarity with mobile technology applications for disease reporting and surveillance • Fluency in Somali (spoken and written) is mandatory. • Proficiency in English for technical reporting and stakeholder communication. 4. REPORTING The Livestock Disease Specialist will report to the State Project Coordinator. 5. Duration of Assignment The Livestock Disease Specialist shall be contracted for 12 months. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. 6. Submission Requirements The 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, August 2018, November 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 Consultants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) from the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except for public holidays. Deadline for submission: Expression of interest and CV must be delivered to the addresss below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 24th May 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Somali Time) Attention: FSRP Project Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Hirshabelle State Jowhar District Somalia Email Address: [email protected] Copy: [email protected]
Agriculture Extension Officer FSRP HSS
HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION HIRSHABELLE STATE (MOAI -HSS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food System Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III) Consulting Service: Agriculture Extension Officer HSS Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Jowhar Deadline: May 24, 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-HSS-474997-CS-INDV 1. BACKROUND The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. 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 Hirshabelle State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. 2. Scope of Work and Responsibilities The State agriculture extension officer position will be a full-time contracted staff position assigned to the PIU of the Hirshabelle Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of Somalia. The agriculture extension officer will be responsible for providing technical assistance, training, and advisory services to farmers in Hirshabelle State. The agriculture extension officer will be assigned to the following duties: • Provide technical support to the SPCU in the development of its capacity-building-related programs. • Develop and implement agricultural extension programs aligned with the FSRP objectives. • Provide technical training to farmers on good agricultural practices, soil fertility management, pest control, and climate-smart agriculture. • Support the formation and strengthening of farmer cooperatives and groups. • Facilitate on-farm demonstrations and practical training sessions to promote innovative farming techniques. • Conduct regular field visits to monitor farmer activities and provide tailored recommendations. • Support delivery of agricultural and Livestock extension and advisory services to communities through the CIGs/CDDC and Producer organizations • Facilitate dissemination and adoption of Livestock and Agriculture TIMPs to community institutions and FPOs • Work closely with local authorities, agricultural research institutions, and development partners to disseminate improved agricultural technologies. • Assist in the distribution of agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and farm tools. • Promote sustainable water and soil conservation practices to enhance agricultural productivity. • Organize and participate in agricultural and livestock extension meetings, workshops, and community sensitization campaigns. • Support farmers and pastoralist in accessing markets and linking them with potential buyers and value chain actors. • Ensure gender-inclusive approaches in all extension activities, encouraging the participation of women and youth in agriculture 3. Selection criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Extension, or a related field. • A Master’s degree in the relevant field is an added advantage. • At least 3–5 years of experience in agricultural extension services, farmer training, or rural development projects. • Proven experience working with smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and community-based organizations in Somalia. • Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture (CSA), soil fertility management, pest and disease control, and irrigation systems. • Experience in implementing World Bank-funded projects or other donor-funded agricultural programs is preferred. • Strong understanding of agricultural extension methodologies, participatory approaches, and farmer field schools (FFS). • Experience in supporting the formation and strengthening of farmer cooperatives and groups.Knowledge of drought-resistant crops, conservation agriculture, and sustainable farming practices relevant to Somalia’s climate conditions. • Ability to develop and deliver training sessions, demonstrations, and awareness programs for farmers. • Experience in supporting farmers and pastoralists in accessing markets and linking them with potential buyers and value chain actors • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Somali and English. • Ability to prepare technical reports, training materials, and extension bulletins for farmers. • Strong interpersonal skills to engage with farmers, government officials, NGOs, and donor agencies. • Demonstrated ability to mobilize and work closely with local communities, farmer cooperatives, and village-level committees. • Strong facilitation skills for conducting farmer trainings, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions. • Understanding of gender inclusion in agriculture and willingness to promote women’s participation in extension services. • Willingness to travel extensively within rural areas of Hirshabelle State and conduct field visits to support farmers. • Ability to work in challenging environments with minimal supervision. • Adherence to World Bank and FSRP policies on transparency, accountability, and good governance. 4. REPORTING The Agriculture Extension Officer will report to the State Project Coordinator. 5. Duration of Assignment The Agriculture Extension Officer shall be contracted for 12 months. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. 6. Submission Requirements The 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, August 2018, November 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 Consultants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) from the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except for public holidays. Deadline for submission: Expression of interest and CV must be delivered to the addresss below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 24th May 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Somali Time) Attention: FSRP Project Coordination Unit Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Hirshabelle State Jowhar District Somalia Email Address: [email protected] Copy: [email protected]
FSRP HSS GBV Specialist
HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION HIRSHABELLE STATE (MOAI -HSS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food System Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III) Consulting Service: GBV Specialist HSS Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Jowhar Deadline: May 30, 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-HSS-475000-CS-INDV 1. BACKGROUND The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. 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 five indicators are. The Hirshabelle State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. 2. Scope of the work and responsibilities Reporting to the State Project Coordinator (SPC), the GBV Prevention Specialist will ensure that all activities under the FSRP project are implemented in accordance with the Gender-Based Violence (GBV/SEA/SH) Prevention and Response Frameworks established for the project. The GBV/SEA/SH Officer will serve as the primary focal point for managing GBV/SEA/SH-related risks and ensuring their mitigation measures are integrated into the project’s operations. The GBV/SEA/SH Prevention Specialist will provide technical expertise and capacity-building support for the project staff and ensure that GBV risks are effectively managed and mitigated. He/she will oversee the implementation of the Gender Action Plan, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Labor Management Procedures, and other relevant frameworks, ensuring that GBV-related concerns are addressed in all aspects of the project. The GBV Specialist will set up an accessible grievance system for communities, workers, and stakeholders while coordinating with RCRF/Barwaaqo and other World Bank projects. 3. Selection criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: • Minimum Master’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Law, or other relevant social science disciplines. • At least 5 years of experience in GBV prevention and response, gender equality programming, or social risk management, preferably in development projects. Proven experience in working on GBV issues, including the design and implementation of GBV risk mitigation strategies and survivor support mechanisms. • Familiarity with the FSRP project or similar World Bank-funded projects, with a solid understanding of GBV environmental and social safeguards related to GBV. • In-depth knowledge of gender-sensitive frameworks such as the Gender Action Plan, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, and Grievance Redress Mechanisms. • Experience in training, capacity-building, and community outreach, particularly in the context of GBV prevention and response. • Strong understanding of gender-based violence issues in Somalia, particularly in rural and conflict-affected areas. • Proven ability to monitor, report, and analyze GBV-related risks, ensuring that appropriate mitigation actions are taken. • Proficiency in Somali and English languages (both spoken and written). • The selected candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing GBV in development settings and be able to work effectively in challenging environments. 4. REPORTING The GBV Specialist will report to the State Project Coordinator. 5. Duration of Assignment The GBV Specialist shall be contracted for 12 months. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. 6. Submission Requirements The 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, August 2018, November 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 Consultants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) from the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except for public holidays. Deadline for submission: Expression of interest and CV must be delivered to the addresss below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 30th May 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Somali Time) Attention: FSRP Project Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Hirshabelle State Jowhar District Somalia Email Address: [email protected] Copy: [email protected]