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GALMUDUG STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION SOMALIA FOOD SYSTEMS RESILIENCE PROJECT (S-FSRP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Consultant Selection Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID: P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Consultant Service: Livestock Specialist Duty Station: Dhusamareb City, Galmudug state Deadline Date: 27th May 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-GM-468531-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. 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. These data must be updated to help management make informed decisions and know how the project is progressing on financial utilization and development objectives. 2. Scope of Work and Responsibility The Livestock Specialist will be a full-time contracted staff member assigned to the Ministry of Livestock, Forest, and Range (MOLFR) of Galmudug 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 Specialist 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 • Minimum Bachelor 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. • 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. • Expertise in livestock value chain development, including improving market linkages and strengthening processing facilities • Experience in engaging with pastoral communities, cooperatives, and local associations. • Experience in conducting livestock health assessments, evaluating feed availability, and improving breeding practices • Strong report-writing and documentation skills, including the ability to draft technical reports, guidelines, and policy briefs. • Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and international organizations • Willingness to travel to remote rural areas and conduct field assessments. • Understanding of pastoral and agro-pastoral production systems specific to Somalia and the Horn of Africa region • 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 Specialist will report directly to the Director General of the Ministry of Livestock, Forest, and Range (MOLFR) of Galmudug State and the State Project Coordinator (SPC). The Livestock Specialist will be responsible for providing regular updates on livestock-related project activities, progress, challenges, and technical recommendations related to livestock management and development. Reporting will include monthly progress reports, technical field reports, and immediate updates on any critical issues affecting project implementation. 5. Timing Duration of Assignment: The duration of this assignment is 12 months, with the possibility of renewal based on the consultant’s performance and the availability of funding. 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. 6. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 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. The 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 (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: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, or email on or before 27th May 2025 at 16:00 hours Attention: Ministry of livestock, Forest and Range FSRP Project Galmudug State Dhusamareb city Email Address: [email protected] hr,[email protected]
Procurement of Consultancy Services to Undertake Agromet Information Needs Asses…
SOUTHWEST STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRGATION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) COUNTRY: FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA NAME OF THE PROJECT: SOMALIA FOOD SYSTEMS RESILIENCE PROJECT PROJECT ID: P177816 REFERENCE NUMBER: SO-MOAI-SWS-478443-CS-CQS PLACE OF ASSIGNMENT: BAIDOA, SOUTHWEST STATE OF SOMALIA SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15th May 2025 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 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 overall objective of this consultancy is to undertake an Agrometeorological needs assessment as a foundation for designing a sustainable AgroMet service, to conduct a thorough technical assessment of existing Agrometeorological infrastructure within the specified S-FSRP project districts in Southwest State. The services include conducting comprehensive Agrometeorological needs assessment, mapping existing infrastructure, assessing gaps, and developing actionable recommendations for a sustainable AgroMet service in Southwest State. A comprehensive needs assessment, considering both information providers and potential users, will lay a strong foundation for developing short and long-term information services responsive to local needs and ensuring the service is user-driven. The detailed 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 now invites eligible firms (“Consultant”) 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 (Description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. may be submitted while responding to the EOI). The short-listing criteria are as follows: • Core business of the firm demonstrates at least 7 years in business with experience of carrying out similar services (to conducting evidence-based assessments on meteorological, hydrological, or similar), and developing technical recommendations on service design, operationalization, maintenance and sustainability. • Specific experience in conducting similar assignments (at least two (2) successfully completed comparable projects in delivering technical assessments in the areas of Digital Climate Smart Agriculture. 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 within an environment like that of Somalia (working in Somalia or other locations with similar characteristics (Africa region, operating in locations with FCV characteristics). • 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 the 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 Selection method (CQS) set out in the “Procurement Regulations”. Interested Consultant may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Baidoa time (Excluding public holidays). Expressions of interest (EOI) must 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: 15th May 2025 at 11:00 Hours (Baidoa Time) – marked clearly as “Expression of Interest: “Procurement of Consultancy Services to Undertake Agromet Information Needs Assessment in Various S-FSRP Project Districts in Southwest State of Somalia”. For “written application” and “EoI Submission” Project Coordinator Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation State Project Coordination Unit (SPCU). Office located behind Horyaal Hotel Annexes, Opposite UNICEF Office Baidoa, Howlwadaag Village, Baidoa. Email: [email protected] Copied to: [email protected]
GBV Specialist
SOUTHWEST STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRGATION SOMALIA FOOD SYSTEMS RESILIENCE PROJECT (S- FSRP) Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No.: P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S- FSRP) Position Title: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Specialist Firm/individual: Individual Duty Station: Baidoa Reference No.: SO-MOAI-SWS-479300-CS-INDV • Project Background The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP) is part of a broader regional initiative supported by the World Bank under a Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA). It addresses the interconnected challenges of food insecurity, climate change, and conflict by strengthening food systems and enhancing the capacity of institutions and communities to respond to shocks at the national, sub-national, and regional levels. In Somalia, the project focuses on revitalizing agri-livestock research, seed systems, and extension services, while promoting climate-smart agricultural practices through strong community institutions. It also supports improved water access, rangeland management, and animal health services, alongside investments in food safety, value addition, and market integration to build resilient agricultural value chains. 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). • Objective of the Assignment The objective of this assignment is to support the effective integration and implementation of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH) prevention and response measures across all components of the Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP) in Southwest State. The GBV Specialist will lead the coordination of GBV/SEAH-related activities within the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), ensuring that risk mitigation strategies are context-specific, survivor-centered, and aligned with World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) requirements. The Specialist will also provide technical guidance, build capacity of project stakeholders, monitor compliance, and contribute to reporting and stakeholder engagement processes that promote safety, inclusion, and accountability. • Scope of the Work The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Specialist will provide strategic, technical, and coordination support to the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to ensure that all project activities are designed and implemented in a way that prevents and responds to Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH). The Specialist will be responsible for integrating GBV/SEAH risk mitigation and survivor-centered response mechanisms into the project’s planning, implementation, monitoring, grievance redress systems, and stakeholder engagement processes. The role will contribute directly to the project’s overall social risk management by supporting the development and implementation of safeguard instruments, coordinating with service providers, conducting training and awareness-raising, and aligning all GBV-related measures with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), the GBV Good Practice Note, and relevant national policies and regulations of the Government of Somalia. • Selection Criteria • Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Public Health, or related fields. A Master’s degree is an advantage. • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in GBV prevention and response, SEAH risk management, or broader social safeguards work, general protection in development or humanitarian settings. • At least 3 years of experience working in Somalia, particularly in development or humanitarian settings. • Proven experience in mainstreaming GBV/SEAH risk management into donor-funded projects. • Strong understanding of survivor-centered approaches, ethical standards, and global good practices in handling GBV/SEAH cases. • Experience in designing and delivering training, capacity-building, and community awareness activities on GBV, SEAH, and gender equality. • Excellent communication skills and fluency in both Somali and English (spoken and written). • Familiarity with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and safeguard instruments is an asset. • Duration and Duty Station The position is a one-year contract, renewable based on performance and project needs. The Specialsit will be based in Baidoa city in Southwest State of Somalia. S(he) and will work closely with local farmers, cooperatives, staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI), Ministry of livestock, Forestry and Range (MoLFR) and other stakeholders to ensure the project's objectives are achieved. • Reporting and Work Arrangements The GBV Specialist will report directly to the FSRP Project Coordinator – Southwest State of Somalia, and work closely with the PIU team, federal GBV Specialists, World Bank GBV and social development team, and local stakeholders. The assignment is full-time and based in Baidoa, with possible travel to other project sites as needed. 8. 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 SPCU Office 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 email on or before May 15, 2025 at 16:00 hours. Attention: Hassan Suleiman Mohamed Ali S- FSRP State Project Coordinator Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Southwest State of Somalia Howlwadaag Village Opposite UNICEF Office Baidoa Behind Horyaal Hotel Annexes E-mail: [email protected] Copied to: [email protected]
Communication Specialist FSRP Puntland
Puntland State of Somalia Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations (MoAI) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Assignment Title: PUNTLAND FSRP- Communication-Specialist Project ID: P177816 Deadline: 29th April 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-PL-459367-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 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). Puntland State of Somalia 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 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 Agrifood 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 Government of Puntland is establishing a core multi-sectoral State level Project Coordination Unit (SPCU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the NPCU is to support the management, coordination, implementation and monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The NPCU will be staffed with the following positions: - National Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Project Internal Auditor, Safeguards Specialists, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. 2. Objectives of the Assignment The objectives of the assignment are for the National Communications Specialist • Design a communication and information management strategy, and oversee its implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. • Lead the project in developing an internal and external communication strategy to increase general knowledge and interest in the project activities and inform stakeholders and wider audiences about the project's work. • Develop a system for documentation and manage the internal flow of information • Perform all necessary Communications activities under Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP)” for the period of the assignment while coordinating the Communications functions with government counterparts located at Federal and State levels, and • To provide technical assistance and build the capacity of Communications staff within the Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation at Puntland levels and other implementing entities. He/she will manage the Communications activities of the project in strict compliance with (i) the requirements of the Agreement between the World Bank and the Government; (ii) the Project Operations Manual (POM) for this project. The Communication Specialist 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. The proposed duration for the assignment is twelve (12) calendar months from the start date. 4. Selection Criteria Qualifications and experience • Qualifications The National Communication Specialist should have the following minimum Qualifications: • Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience in Journalism, communication, international relations, Computer Science, Public Administration, or other related fields. • Additional certifications in monitoring and evaluation, media production, or training facilitation are preferred. • Experience The National Communication Specialist should have demonstrable experience in activities as follows: • A minimum of 5year professional expertise in communications function. • Project management experience. • Experience in electronically archiving information and documentation • Experience in video production and photography is desirable; • Experience working in a fragile environment will be an advantage • Proven experience in information, communications, and campaigning tasks. • Experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks or tools for communication performance analysis • Experience in designing and delivering structured training modules and workshops for local and international stakeholders • The ability to use modern audio-visual techniques and communications tools • Good Teamwork, communication, and presentation skills • The ability to draft reader-friendly documents by simplifying research reports for different target audiences, including the general public. • Excellent English & Somali language, both written and oral, with great attention to detail. • Excellent organizational and administrative skills, including managing priorities, working under pressure, and meeting tight deadlines with minimal supervision. • The ability to work proactively and autonomously. • Ability to adapt priorities to respond to changing demands innovatively. • Proactive and use of initiative to achieve desired results • Ability to facilitate learning and knowledge management among staff working on the Project and other stakeholders. • Well-developed skills in managing websites, ensuring high-quality content, and using them to promote external and internal communications. • Proven ability to manage high-quality publications' design, printing, and distribution. • Ability to travel to different regions of Somalia. • Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Access) 5. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. How to apply 6. 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. 7. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in writing to the address below (in person or by e-mail) marked with the subject title of the position by 29th April 2025 – 16:00pm 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]
Social Safeguard Specialist FSRP Puntland
Puntland State of Somalia Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations (MoAI) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Assignment Title: PUNTLAND FSRP- Social Safeguards, Gender, GBV/SEAH Specialist Project ID: P177816 Deadline: 29th April-2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-PL-459363-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 Puntland State of Somalia 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 Development Objective (PDO) 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 are adopting supported climate-smart innovations and practices (the 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 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. 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. Lastly, Component 6: Project Management. This component will ensure the effective implementation and coordination of the project at all levels, and it has two subcomponents: Subcomponent 6.1: Project Coordination and Management, and Subcomponent 6.2: Monitoring and Evaluation. | Puntland has established a core multi-sectoral state-level 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 Social Safeguards Specialist (SSS) will join FMS SFSRP PIU. The FMS Social Safeguards, Gender, GBV/SEAH Specialist will ensure that all FSRP activities are implemented as per the S FSRP formulated Environmental and Social Frameworks, and the World Bank ESF. He/she will oversee the implementation of the Environment and Social Management Framework, the Stakeholder Engagement Plan, the Labour Management Procedures, the Grievance Management, the SMP, and Resettlement Planning Framework. She will also train and guide the FMS specialists. The Social Safeguards, Gender, GBV/SEAH Specialist will be responsible among other things for ensuring full implementation of the ESMF and ensure inclusive and genuine stakeholder engagement. She will also develop a project wide grievance redress mechanism that is accessible to all communities, workers, and stakeholders and ensure synergy with RCRF/Barwaaqo and other ongoing World Bank projects. More generally, the FMS specialist will be responsible to ensure that all social risks and impacts are monitored and mitigated and social safeguards instruments and the ESCP are implemented on time. The Social Safeguards, Gender, GBV/SEAH Specialist 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). 2. The proposed duration for the assignment is twelve (12) calendar months from the start date. 3. Selection Criteria QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor´s degree in social sciences, Gender mainstreaming, Community Development, Project Management, Gender Studies/GBV/SEAH, or other relevant social disciplines from a recognized university. • 5 years of working experience in managing social safeguards and gender-related matters in the agricultural sector with a substantial understanding of and commitment to gender equity and combating gender violence, all of which in senior management positions • Experience with social safeguards issues in development projects, including gender mainstreaming, involuntary resettlement, social inclusion, community development, the inclusion of VMGs, stakeholder consultation, citizen engagement, and grievance redress. • Knowledge of policies, legislation, and experience of human rights and gender • Possess analytical skills in gender inequalities in access to resources and benefits. • Understanding of gender/youth/VMG dynamics and complexities in Somalia. • Membership in a relevant professional body will be an added advantage. OTHER KEY COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS • Proven track record of leadership and networking at a senior level • Demonstrated ability to handle GBV/SEAH incidences in the community. • Excellent knowledge of Somali and English • Computer literacy • Excellent analytical and administrative skills, as well as solid writing and communication abilities. • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. • Strong presentation and communication skills (both written and oral) 4. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. How to apply 5. 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. 6. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in writing to the address below (in person or by e-mail) marked with the subject title of the position by 29th April 2025 – 16:00pm 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]
Environmental Safeguards Specialist FSRP Puntland
Puntland State of Somalia Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations (MoAI) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Assignment Title: PUNTLAND FSRP-Environmental Safeguard Specialist Project ID: P177816 Deadline: 29th April 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-PL-459364-CS-INDV BACKGROUND The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (S-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 is 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, and Animal Husbandry and 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[1] 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 Project Coordination and Management, 5.1 Project Implementation and Coordination and 5.2 Monitoring and Evaluation The Puntland State of Somalia (PL) 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, Environmental and Social Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. 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 Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of Somalia. The State Environmental Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of the environmental risk management of the Project and will provide technical expertise and capacity-building support at the FMS level. The PIU staff will also submit and track all E&S instruments and ensure clearance before sub-project implementation starts. In conjunction with the social and GBV/gender and security specialists, and based on the requirements of the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), including Guidance Notes, and those of the World Bank Group’s Environment Health and Safety Guidelines (EHSGs), the 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 Policy Framework (RPF) as well as train and guide the FMS environmental specialists. The environmental specialist will ensure, alongside the E&S team, the 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 environmental specialist will ensure that all environmental risks and impacts are monitored and mitigated and that environmental safeguard instruments of the Project and the ESCP are implemented on time. The Environmental safeguard 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. The proposed duration for the assignment is twelve (12) calendar months from the start date. Qualifications and Skills 4. Selection Criteria • Master’s degree in Environmental science, Natural resources, Environmental risk management, Project management, Geography, or any other related discipline from a recognized university; • At least five (5) years and documented experience in similar assignments of environmental safeguards compliance; • Competence in information technology and knowledge in multi-sectoral community natural resources and environmental planning, GIS, climate change, as well as current policy on natural resource and environmental management policy issues is a mandatory requirement; • Postgraduate training in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)/Environmental Assessment (EA) will be an added advantage; • Good understanding of environmental safeguards guidelines of the Federal Government of Somalia and the World Bank. • Working experience in environmental safeguards of World Bank-funded projects will be an added advantage; and • Membership in a relevant professional body will be an added advantage Other Key Competencies and Requirements • Excellent leadership, technical competence, and professional skills for timely implementation, coordination, and management of activities; • Proven ability to effectively coordinate activities involving multiple disciplines and organizational units, as well as to maintain high service standards under pressure and meet deadlines; • Proven track record of leadership and networking at the senior level; • Excellent knowledge of Somali and complete English fluency, including report-writing skills; • Computer literacy, including GIS, researching skills, and MS Office; • Excellent analytical and administrative skills, as well as solid writing and communication abilities; and • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. 6. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. How to apply 7. 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. 8. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in writing to the address below (in person or by e-mail) marked with the subject title of the position by 29th April 2025 – 16:00pm 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] [1] Agriculture solutions here denotes solutions suitable for crops and livestock sector-specific farmer solutions [2] Farmer Producer Organizations here denotes organizations comprising of crops and livestock dependent farmers as members.
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist FSRP Puntland
Puntland State of Somalia Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations (MoAI) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Assignment Title: PUNTLAND FSRP-Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Project ID: P177816 Deadline: 26-Apr-2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-PL-459362-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 for intervention 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 The Puntland State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Coordination Unit (PCU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PCU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PCU will be staffed with the following positions: State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Social Safeguard Specialist, M&E Specialist, Environmental Safeguard specialist Communication Specialist, GBV Specialist and other technical Agricultural, Livestock and Rangeland specialists. 2. Objectives of the Assignment Reporting to the State Project Coordinator, the State Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (MES) will oversee the overall Project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (PMEL) system at the state level. This will include monitoring the physical and financial progress of the Project, managing the Project’s overall Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, and 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 Project Coordinator, the Financial Officer, Technical Specialists, and the World Bank Task Team. The MES will adopt a results-based M&E approach for measuring and monitoring. The M&E system will comprise of a web-based MIS system, combined with milestones based evaluation surveys, thematic evaluations, and documentation of lessons. . A results framework and monitoring matrix to track inputs, outputs, and outcomes has been developed for the project with intermediate and critical performance indicators. M&E will measure project performance according to results framework targets and provide monthly and quarterly activity reports, Comprehensive six-monthly information will also be submitted to the World Bank. Additionally, the SPCUs will support the Baseline, mid-term, and annual beneficiary surveys to measure project’s social and economic outcomes and impacts. A web-based Management Information System (MIS) will be developed to enable timely data collection, analysis, and reporting. The M&E 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. The proposed duration for the assignment is twelve (12) calendar months from the start date. Qualifications and Skills 4. Selection Criteria This senior management position requires a mature person with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of leading an interdisciplinary team of professionals and interacting at senior levels of national and State governments and other stakeholder institutions. The right candidate will have the following qualifications: • Master’s Degree or equivalent in Project Management, Business Administration, Social Studies, Data sciences, Economics or relevant field. • Minimum of at least 5 years of experience with development projects, preferably in Somalia, of which at least 3 years should be on planning, monitoring, and evaluating development projects at senior level. • Experience in monitoring and evaluation in a national agency is preferred. • Practical Experience in developing and/or managing data driven Management Information Systems (MIS) • Experience designing and implementing results focused monitoring and evaluation systems, data collection and analysis, and results reporting. • Fluency in English. • 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 the Internet. • Experience with managing a database system and software is desired. • Knowledge of the World Bank project cycle, the World Bank’ Monitoring and Evaluation Procedures, Financial and Procurement Management guidelines, the World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguards, and their related reporting procedures will be an added advantage; • Good understanding of national agricultural policies, strategies, and regulatory framework for the various inputs and commodities in Somalia; • Demonstrable knowledge and proven experience in agricultural value chain development and livelihood diversification interventions; • Conversant with the community-driven development (CDD) approach and rural development projects in Somalia or other similar countries, • Experience working in a similar environment to that of Puntland, Somalia. • The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation at Puntland State now invites eligible consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and provide the Curriculum Vitae (CV). 5. Other Key Competencies and Requirements • 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. • 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: Monitoring and Evaluation 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. 6. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. How to apply 7. 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. 8. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in writing to the address below (in person or by e-mail) marked with the subject title of the position by 26-Apr-2025 – 16:00pm 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]
Consultancy Services for Architectural and Detailed Engineering Design, Preparat…
SOUTHWEST STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRGATION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) COUNTRY: FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA NAME OF THE PROJECT: SOMALIA FOOD SYSTEMS RESILIENCE PROJECT PROJECT ID: P177816 REFERENCE NUMBER: SO-MOAI-SWS-468675-CS-CQS PLACE OF ASSIGNMENT: BAIDOA, SOUTHWEST STATE OF SOMALIA SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 10th MARCH 2025 • 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 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 objective of the consultancy service is (i) conduct a needs assessment, (ii) Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), (iii) develop comprehensive architectural and engineering designs and specifications, (iv) employer’s requirements, (v) bills of quantities, and (v) tender documents to facilitate the seamless construction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) including SPCU offices and Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range (MoLFR) offices construction. The Consultant will undertake all the specific tasks and deliverables detailed out in the Terms of Reference (TOR). The detailed 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 now invites eligible firms (“Consultant”) 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 (Description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. may be submitted while responding to the EOI). The short-listing criteria are as follows: • Core business of the firm demonstrating at least 5 years in business with experience of carrying our similar services (to conducting assessments and developing preliminary and detailed engineering designs and supervision of construction works.) • Specific experience in conducting similar assignments (at least two (2) successfully completed comparable projects in the areas of design of sustainable, climate responsive and resilient public buildings. 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 within an environment like that of Somalia (working in Somalia or other locations with similar characteristics (Africa region, operating in locations with FCV characteristics). • 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 Selection method (CQS) set out in the “Procurement Regulations”. Interested Consultant may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Baidoa time (Excluding public holidays). Expressions of interest (EOI) must 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: 10th March 2025 at 11:00 Hours (Baidoa Time) – marked clearly as “Expression of Interest: “Consultancy Services for Architectural and Detailed Engineering Design, Preparation of Tender Documents and Supervision Of Construction of New Offices for SPCU, MoAI- SWS and MoLFR- SWS for the FSRP Project in Southwest State Of Somalia”. Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S- FSRP) State Project Coordination Unit (SPCU) Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Uney Road, Via Livestock Market, Ministerial Complex, Berdale, Baidoa, Somalia E-mail: [email protected] Cc: [email protected]
Procurement of Office Equipment for MOAI-JSS,MOLFR-JSS and SPCU For S-FSRP proje…
JUBALAND STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION (MOAI) 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 Equipment for SPCU, MoAI-JSS, and MoLFR JSS for the FSRP Project in Jubaland State | Purchaser | Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Jubaland State of Somalia | Country | Somalia | RFB Reference No | SO-MOAI-JS-452127-GO-RFB Issue Date: To be updated as per actual date of issue of RFP after obtaining Bank’s NoL • 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 JSS and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for “Procurement of Office Equipment for SPCU, MoAI JSS, and MoLFR Jubaland for the FSRP Project in Jubaland 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 the contract provides to be made through a letter of credit. • The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation JSS now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Procurement of Office Equipment for SPCU, MoAI JSS, and MoLFR Jubaland for the FSRP Project in Jubaland State as given below: | # | Brief Description* | Quantity (in Nos.) | Delivery Period (From date of contract signature) | Delivery Place | • | All In One Desktop PC | 32 | 30 days | MoAI JSS, Kismayo, Somalia | • | Laptops | 35 | 30 days | • | Printer (Large size) | 6 | 30 days | • | Printer (Small size) | 10 | 30 days | • | Air Conditioner | 18 | 30 days | • | Digital Camera | 6 | 30 days | • | Drone | 3 | 30 days | • | Microphone set for Meetings | 18 | 30 days | • | Screen TV (Teleconference Set) | 3 | 30 days | • | CCTV Camera for Office | 14 | 30 days | • | Projector | 3 | 30 days | • | Water Dispenser | 9 | 30 days | • | UPS | 6 | 30 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. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 3.14 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Procurement of Office Equipment for SPCU, MoAI_JSS, and MoLFR Jubaland for the FSRP Project in Jubaland State, Somalia or via Email [email protected] with copy to [email protected], and inspect the bidding documents during office hours 09:00 to 16:00 hours Kismayo local time from Saturday to Thursday exclusive of public holidays at the address given below. 5. The bidding documents in English may be obtained by interested eligible bidders free of cost upon submitting a written application to the address below. 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 11:30 Hrs. Kismayo, Somalia time on Date: 10th March 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. Kismayo, Somalia time on Date: 10th March 2025 at the address below. 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. 9. The address referred to above is: S-FSRP Project Office Procurement Marine Road, Behind the Police Division, Kismayo Somalia Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Jubaland State, Room number:1 Email: [email protected] copy [email protected], City: Kismayo, Country: Somalia
FSRP Project Baseline Study for FGS and FMS
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 to Undertake Baseline Evaluation for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP) | Project ID | P177816 | Place of assignment | Mogadishu, Somalia | Deadline Date | 5th March 2025 | Ref No: | SO-MOAI-416742-CS-QCBS 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 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 Refence (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 in undertaking baseline evaluation for agricultural/ and rural development projects or related fields for a period of at least eight (8) years. • Relevant experience:- The firm shall demonstrate that it has successfully executed and completed at least two assignments on baseline surveys of similar nature and complexity in a similar operating environment in the last eight (8) 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 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 jointly and severally liable for the entire contract If selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality-and-Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. Interested 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 March 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]
Project Coordinator FSRP Puntland.
Puntland State of Somalia Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations (MoAI) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Assignment Title: PUNTLAND FSRP State Project Coordinator Project ID: P177816 Deadline: 7th Feb-2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-PL-459360-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 for intervention 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 The Puntland State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Coordination Unit (PCU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PCU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PCU will be staffed with the following positions: State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Social Safeguard Specialist, M&E Specialist, Environmental Safeguard specialist Communication Specialist, GBV Specialist and other technical Agricultural, Livestock and Rangeland specialists. 2. Objectives of the Assignment Reporting to the Director General, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI), Ministry of Livestock, Forestry, and Animal Husbandary (MoLAH), and Ministry of Environment, Range and Climate Change (MoERCC). The GSS project coordinator shall be responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and management of FSRP activities, including the provision of strategic guidance on the day-to-day implementation of activities by the World Bank's guidelines stipulated in the Financing Agreement (FA) and Puntland and Federal Government of Somalia fiduciary requirements. The PC will ensure the Project is implemented in compliance with all fiduciary and safeguards requirements, reviewing and approving all reporting on the project within the Ministry and with the World Bank. The PC shall also ensure active engagement with other ministries and regional and administrative districts in implementing the Project to ensure its smooth performance. The PC 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. The proposed duration for the assignment is twelve (12) calendar months from the start date. Qualifications and Skills 4. Selection Criteria This senior management position requires a mature person with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of leading an interdisciplinary team of professionals and interacting at senior levels of national and State governments and other stakeholder institutions. The right candidate will have the following qualifications: • Master’s degree or higher in Agricultural sciences Project Management or Rural Development (e.g., Agriculture, Project Management, Sustainable Development, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Production, Environmental Governance/Management etc.), Community Development, Economics, Business Studies, or another relevant field; • At least 10 years of management experience in Project management, Developmental Projects, agricultural production, development studies, environmental management, marketing, or business development with World Bank-funded projects preferred; • Demonstrated ability to work with government institutions, international organizations, or the private sector. • Experience in donor-funded project coordination and management, preferably with the World Bank or other development partners. • Knowledge of the World Bank project cycle, the World Bank Financial and Procurement Management guidelines, the World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguards, and their related reporting procedures will be an added advantage; • Good understanding of national agricultural policies, strategies, and regulatory framework for the various inputs and commodities in Somalia; • Demonstrable knowledge and proven experience in agricultural value chain development and livelihood diversification interventions; • Conversant with the community-driven development (CDD) approach and rural development projects in Somalia or other similar countries, • Experience working in a similar environment to that of Puntland, Somalia. • The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation at Puntland State now invites eligible consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and provide the Curriculum Vitae (CV). 5. Other Key Competencies and Requirements • 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. • 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. 6. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. How to apply 7. 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. 8. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in writing to the address below (in person or by e-mail) marked with the subject title of the position by 07th February 2025 – 16:00pm 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]
Procurement of 120No Water Pumps for three riverine states of FMS
Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids Goods (One-Envelope Bidding Process) RFB No : SO-MOAI-423223-GO-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 Contract Title ; Procurement of 120 No Water Pumps for three riverine states of FMS RFB Reference No.: SO-MOAI-423223-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 120 Nos. Water Pumps for three riverine states of FMS”. 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 120 Nos. Water Pumps for three riverine states of FMS: | # | Brief Description* | Quantity (in Nos.) | Delivery Location | Delivery Period (From date of contract signature) | 1. | Engine (Diesel) | 120 | Mogadishu Somalia | 60 days | 2. | Centrifugal Pump | 120 | Mogadishu Somalia | 60 days | 3. | Flexible PVC Pipe 1.5 cm | 120 PVC*10 running meter | Mogadishu Somalia | 60 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 for “Procurement of 120 Nos. Water Pumps for three riverine states of FMS” from MoAI, Federal Government of Somalia via Email to [email protected] 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 07th Feb 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 07th Feb 2025. 7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration. 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. 9. The address referred to above is. 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]
Procurement of Office Equipment for MoAI, MoLFR-HSS and SPCU for S-FSRP project
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 Equipment for SPCU, MoAI and MoLFR for the Project S-FSRP in HirShabelle State of Somalia | Purchaser | Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Federal Government of Somalia | Country | Somalia | RFB Reference No | SO-MOAI-HSS -452056-GO-RFB Issue Date: 21st December 2024 • 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 HSS 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 HirShabelle 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. • The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation HSS now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Procurement of: | # | Brief Description | Quantity (in Nos.) | Delivery Period (From date of contract signature) | Delivery Place | • | All In One Desktop PC | 31 | 30 days | MoAI, Project Office Jowhar, Somalia | • | Laptops | 36 | 30 days | MoAI, Project Office Jowhar, Somalia | • | Printer (Large size) | 6 | 30 days | MoAI, Project Office Jowhar, Somalia | • | Printer (Small size) | 9 | 30 days | MoAI, Project Office Jowhar, Somalia | • | Air Conditioner | 17 | 30 days | MoAI, Project Office Jowhar, Somalia | • | Digital Camera | 7 | 30 days | MoAI, Project Office Jowhar, Somalia | • | Drone | 3 | 30 days | MoAI, Project Office Jowhar, Somalia | • | Microphone (set) for Meeting | 21 | 30 days | MoAI, Project Office Jowhar, Somalia | • | Screen TV (Teleconference Set) | 3 | 30 days | MoAI, Project Office Jowhar, Somalia | • | CCTV Camera for Office | 15 | 30 days | MoAI, Project Office Jowhar, Somalia | • | Water Dispenser | 8 | 30 days | MoAI, Project Office Jowhar, Somalia | • | Projector | 3 | 30 days | MoAI, Project Office Jowhar, Somalia | • | UPS | 6 | 30 days | MoAI, Project Office Jowhar, Somalia 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 from the office of MoAI, FGS for “Procurement of Office Equipment for S-FSRP SPCU, MoAI and MoLFR for HirShabelle State of Somalia ” via Email to:[email protected] copy [email protected] and inspect the bidding documents during office hours 09:00 to 16:00 hours Jowhar local time from Saturday to Thursday exclusive of public holidays at the address given below. 5. The bidding documents in English may be obtained by interested eligible bidders free of cost upon submitting a written application to the address below. 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 11:30 Hrs. Jowhar, Somalia time on Date: 30th January 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. Jowhar, Somalia time on Date: 30th January 2025 at the address below. 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. 9. The address referred to above is: FSRP Project Office, Jowhar Procurement Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation HSS Floor/ Room number: S-FSRP/SPCU Office on 1st Floor Email: [email protected] copy [email protected] City: Jowhar, Somalia Country: Somalia
Procurement Specialist FSRP Puntland
Puntland State of Somalia Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations (MoAI) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Assignment Title: PUNTLAND FSRP Procurement Specialist Project ID: P177816 Deadline: 29/12/2024 Ref No. SO-MOAI-PL-459360-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 for intervention 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 The Puntland State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Coordination Unit (PCU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PCU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PCU will be staffed with the following positions: State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Social Safeguard Specialist, M&E Specialist, Environmental Safeguard specialist Communication Specialist, GBV Specialist and other technical Agricultural, Livestock and Rangeland specialists. 2. Objectives of the Assignment Reporting to the State Project Coordinator (SPC), the State Procurement Specialist (SPS) will be a member of the PCU responsible for overseeing the reparation and execution of the project procurement plans to support project operations effectively, ensuring strict adherence to World Bank Procurement Regulations and Puntland procurement guidelines. S/he will undertake all the other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (ToR) 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. The proposed duration for the assignment is twelve (12) calendar months from the start date. Qualifications and Skills 4. Selection Criteria • Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Public Administration, Business administration Accounting, or any other related field from a recognized university. • A master’s degree or professional qualification in Procurement/Supplies Management (final examination of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or equivalent) will be an added advantage. • A minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience, including broad expertise in public or private sector procurement management • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in implementing procurement actions according to international organizations' guidelines, such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, the United Nations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, etc., for procurement of goods, works, and services. • Demonstrated experience in preparing tender and contract documents for national and international competitive bidding will be an added advantage. • Experience working in a similar environment to that of Puntland, Somalia. • The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation at Puntland State now invites eligible consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and provide the Curriculum Vitae (CV). 6. 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. 7. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. How to apply 6. 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. 7. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in writing to the address below (in person or by e-mail) marked with the subject title of the position by 29th December 2024 – 16:00pm 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]