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HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION HIRSHABELLE STATE (MOAI -HSS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food System Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III) Consulting Service: Consultancy for preparation of detailed design and bidding documents for the construction of office building for Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and State Project Coordination Unit Hirshabelle State of Somalia – Phase I Individual/Firm: Firm Duty Station: Jowhar Deadline: June 03, 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-HSS-474951-CS-CQS The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Somalia Food System Resilience Project (S-FSRP-III) and intends to apply part of the proceed for consulting services. The Consulting Services (the Services) is to conduct a needs assessment and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and develop comprehensive architectural and engineering designs, specifications, employer’s requirement, bills of quantities and tender documents to facilitate the seamless construction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) including SPCU offices construction. The Consultant will undertake all the specific tasks detailed out in the Terms of Reference (TOR). The consultant service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered within 08 weeks from commencement. The detailed Terms of Refence (TOR) for the assignment can be provided upon submission of application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) HSS now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). The short-listing criteria are as follows: • Core business of the firm and at least 15 years in business (general experience in the design and supervision of urban infrastructure development). • Experience of conducting similar assignments (at least 10 years specific experience in feasibility studies and developing preliminary and detailed engineering design of construction works and carrying out related Environmental and Social Assessments (ESIA). Experience in World Bank financed assignments of similar nature will be an added advantage. The Consultant shall provide the name and contact address of the Client (office and e-mail address and telephone number), date(s) of execution, name (s) of lead and associate firms, contact amount and financing sources. • Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somalia, and • The technical and managerial organization of the firm. (Provide only the structure of the organization. Do not provide CVs of staff). Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing - Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017 August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023, (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualification but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) method set out in theWorld Bank’s Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultant may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:00am to 4.00pm Jowhar time (Excluding public holidays). Expressions of interest (EOI) should be delivered (in person or by e-mail) in a written form in three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 03rd June 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Somalia Time) FSRP Project Implementation Unit Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Hirshabelle State Jowhar, Somalia Email Address: [email protected] and [email protected]
Livestock Technical Advisor FSRP HSS
HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION HIRSHABELLE STATE (MOAI -HSS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food System Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III) Consulting Service: Livestock Technical Advisor HSS Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Jowhar Deadline: May 24, 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-HSS-475037-CS-INDV 1. BACGROUND The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. Progress toward the PDO will be measured using five PDO indicators and intermediate indicators. All relevant indicators will be disaggregated by gender (men and women) and age (youth and adult). The five indicators are. The Hirshabelle State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. 2. Scope of Work and Responsibility The Livestock Technical Advisor will be a full-time contracted staff member assigned to the Ministry of Livestock, Forest, and Range (MOLFR) of Hirshabelle State . Reporting to the Director General of MOLFR and the State Project Coordinator (SPC), the livestock specialist will provide technical expertise, policy guidance, and capacity-building support to enhance livestock productivity, health, and value chains. Key responsibilities of the Livestock Technical Advisor include conducting livestock health assessments, feed availability, and breeding practices; developing and implementing disease prevention and control strategies, including vaccination campaigns; and ensuring the timely monitoring and mitigation of livestock diseases and their impacts. The specialist will also lead efforts to enhance climate-smart livestock management through the promotion of drought-resistant fodder production, improved rangeland management, and breed diversification. In addition, the specialist will provide training to veterinarians, community animal health workers (CAHWs), extension officers, and pastoralists on disease recognition, feed storage, and herd management. A strong emphasis will be placed on gender-sensitive approaches that recognize and support women’s roles in livestock management and decision-making. The specialist will also facilitate value chain development, including improving market linkages, strengthening processing facilities, and ensuring export certification compliance. The specialist will work closely with community leaders, pastoralist groups, and stakeholders to ensure gender-sensitive and culturally appropriate interventions. 3. Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: • Minimum Master’s degree in Veterinary medicine, animal production, animal science, or a relevant field. • A master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in animal health, feed/fodder production management, and experience working with pastoral and Agro-pastoral communities. • Experience working with livestock-based livelihoods in Somalia, preferably in Galmudug State. • Experience working with MoLFR is preferred. • Demonstrated experience in capacity building, including training pastoralists and farmers in improved livestock practices. • Experience in project implementation within donor-funded programs, preferably World Bank-funded projects. • Experience in conducting livestock health assessments and evaluating breeding practices • Strong knowledge of livestock production systems, disease surveillance, and veterinary service delivery. • Familiarity with climate-smart livestock practices and drought resilience strategies. • Ability to assess livestock market dynamics and promote value chain development. • Experience in rangeland management and sustainable fodder production. • Experience in engaging with pastoral communities, cooperatives, and local associations. • Proven ability to facilitate value chain development, including improving market linkages and strengthening processing facilities • Experience in developing and implementing rotational grazing systems • Experience in implementing precision livestock farming techniques • Strong report-writing and documentation skills, including the ability to draft technical reports, guidelines, and policy briefs. • Willingness to travel to remote rural areas and conduct field assessments. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address livestock-related challenges. • Fluency in English and Somali (both written and spoken) is required. 4. REPORTING The Livestock Technical Advisor will report to the State Project Coordinator. 5. Duration of Assignment The Livestock Technical Advisor shall be contracted for 12 months. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. 6. Submission Requirements The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) from the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except for public holidays. Deadline for submission: Expression of interest and CV must be delivered to the addresss below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 24th May 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Somali Time) Attention: FSRP Project Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Hirshabelle State Jowhar District Somalia Email Address: [email protected] Copy: [email protected]
Consultancy services for Agriculture and Livestock Value Chain Selection and Pri…
HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION HIRSHABELLE STATE (MOAI -HSS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food System Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III) Consulting Service: Agriculture and Livestock Value Chain Selection and Prioritization Individual/Firm: Firm Duty Station: Jowhar Deadline: May 22, 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-HSS-474966-CS-CQS The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Somalia Food System Resilience Project (S-FSRP-III) and intends to apply part of the proceed for consulting services. The Consulting Services (the Services) include Review relevant literature, policies, and existing studies related to agriculture and value chains, Conduct stakeholder consultations to understand key challenges, opportunities, and priorities, Develop and submit an inception report outlining methodology, data collection tools, and work plan, Identify and propose criteria for selecting priority value chains based on economic, social, and environmental factors. Consider market demand, competitiveness, inclusivity (gender, youth, smallholder farmers), scalability, and resilience. Gather qualitative and quantitative data on key value chains from primary and secondary sources, Apply multi-criteria analysis or other relevant methods to evaluate the performance of different value chains. The Consultant will undertake all the specific tasks detailed out in the Terms of Reference (TOR). The consultant service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered within 12 weeks from commencement. The detailed Terms of Refence (TOR) for the assignment can be provided upon submission of application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) HSS now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). The short-listing criteria are as follows: • Core business and years in business: The firm shall be registered/incorporated as a consulting firm with core business in the field of Agriculture or equivalent for a period of a minimum of 5 years. • Relevant experience: The firm shall demonstrate as having successfully executed and completed at least 2 assignments of similar nature, complexity and in a similar operating environment in the past 5 years. The consultant shall provide the name and contact address of the client (office and e-mail address and telephone number), date(s) of execution, name (s) of lead and associate firms, contract amount and financing sources. scope, value, and period should be provided and submitted Expression of Interest should include enumeration of these similar past assignments. • Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somalia; and • The technical and managerial organization of the firm. (Provide only the structure of the organization. Do not provide CVs of staff). Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing - Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017 August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023, (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualification but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) method set out in theWorld Bank’s Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultant may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:00am to 4.00pm Jowhar time (Excluding public holidays). Expressions of interest (EOI) should be delivered (in person or by e-mail) in a written form in three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 22nd May 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Jowhar Time) FSRP Project Implementation Unit Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Hirshabelle State Jowhar, Somalia Email Address: [email protected] and [email protected]
Livestock Disease Specialist FSRP HSS
HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION HIRSHABELLE STATE (MOAI -HSS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food System Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III) Consulting Service: Livestock Disease Specialist HSS Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Jowhar Deadline: May 24, 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-HSS-475042-CS-INDV 1. BACGROUND The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. Progress toward the PDO will be measured using five PDO indicators and intermediate indicators. All relevant indicators will be disaggregated by gender (men and women) and age (youth and adult). The five indicators are. The Hirshabelle State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. 2. Scope of Work and Responsibility The Livestock Disease Specialist will play a critical role in strengthening livestock health management within the framework of the Somalia Food Systems and Resilience Project (FSRP) in Hirshabelle State. The scope of work encompasses the following key areas: • Establish and implement a systematic disease surveillance mechanism across Hirshabelle, covering key pastoral and agro-pastoral regions. • Conduct routine field assessments to detect, document, and report emerging livestock diseases. • Ensure the effective dissemination of disease surveillance reports to relevant authorities and stakeholders, facilitating timely decision-making and response actions. • Support the implementation of early warning systems by integrating community-based disease reporting with Hirshabelle state veterinary structures. • Experience in transboundary livestock disease outbreaks. • Collaborate with key partners, including the Ministry of Livestock, Forest & Range (MoLFR), humanitarian organizations, and private veterinary service providers, to ensure coordinated disease response efforts. • Conduct training and capacity-building sessions for community animal health workers (CAHWs) and local livestock owners on disease detection, reporting, and prevention strategies. • Strengthen community engagement by facilitating dialogues with pastoralists and agro-pastoralists on disease risks and mitigation strategies. • Support the planning and execution of vaccination campaigns, treatment interventions, and disease control measures in collaboration with the MoLFR of Hirshabelle. • Assist in the procurement and distribution of veterinary supplies, diagnostic kits, and vaccines in high-risk areas. • Contribute to the establishment of livestock health information systems for improved disease tracking and resource allocation. • Prepare monthly and quarterly disease surveillance reports detailing key findings, recommendations, and action points. • Maintain accurate records of disease outbreaks, control measures, and response activities for use in evaluations and impact assessments. 3. Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: • A Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health, Epidemiology, or a related field. • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in livestock disease surveillance, epidemiology, or veterinary public health. • Experience in disease outbreak investigation, risk assessment, and livestock vaccination programs. • Experience in developing and implementing biosecurity protocols for livestock farms and markets • Prior engagement in pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities in Somalia or similar settings. • Demonstrated experience working with government institutions, NGOs, UN agencies, or donor-funded projects. • Strong knowledge of livestock diseases common in Somalia, including transboundary animal diseases (TADs). • Proficiency in epidemiological data collection, disease mapping • Experience in designing and implementing disease surveillance and early warning systems. • Experience in developing policy briefs and technical guidelines for livestock disease management • Ability to conduct training and capacity-building for local livestock keepers. • Excellent communication and community engagement abilities, particularly with pastoralist groups. • Familiarity with mobile technology applications for disease reporting and surveillance • Fluency in Somali (spoken and written) is mandatory. • Proficiency in English for technical reporting and stakeholder communication. 4. REPORTING The Livestock Disease Specialist will report to the State Project Coordinator. 5. Duration of Assignment The Livestock Disease Specialist shall be contracted for 12 months. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. 6. Submission Requirements The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) from the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except for public holidays. Deadline for submission: Expression of interest and CV must be delivered to the addresss below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 24th May 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Somali Time) Attention: FSRP Project Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Hirshabelle State Jowhar District Somalia Email Address: [email protected] Copy: [email protected]
Agriculture Extension Officer FSRP HSS
HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION HIRSHABELLE STATE (MOAI -HSS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food System Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III) Consulting Service: Agriculture Extension Officer HSS Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Jowhar Deadline: May 24, 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-HSS-474997-CS-INDV 1. BACKROUND The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. Progress toward the PDO will be measured using five PDO indicators and intermediate indicators. All relevant indicators will be disaggregated by gender (men and women) and age (youth and adult). The Hirshabelle State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. 2. Scope of Work and Responsibilities The State agriculture extension officer position will be a full-time contracted staff position assigned to the PIU of the Hirshabelle Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of Somalia. The agriculture extension officer will be responsible for providing technical assistance, training, and advisory services to farmers in Hirshabelle State. The agriculture extension officer will be assigned to the following duties: • Provide technical support to the SPCU in the development of its capacity-building-related programs. • Develop and implement agricultural extension programs aligned with the FSRP objectives. • Provide technical training to farmers on good agricultural practices, soil fertility management, pest control, and climate-smart agriculture. • Support the formation and strengthening of farmer cooperatives and groups. • Facilitate on-farm demonstrations and practical training sessions to promote innovative farming techniques. • Conduct regular field visits to monitor farmer activities and provide tailored recommendations. • Support delivery of agricultural and Livestock extension and advisory services to communities through the CIGs/CDDC and Producer organizations • Facilitate dissemination and adoption of Livestock and Agriculture TIMPs to community institutions and FPOs • Work closely with local authorities, agricultural research institutions, and development partners to disseminate improved agricultural technologies. • Assist in the distribution of agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and farm tools. • Promote sustainable water and soil conservation practices to enhance agricultural productivity. • Organize and participate in agricultural and livestock extension meetings, workshops, and community sensitization campaigns. • Support farmers and pastoralist in accessing markets and linking them with potential buyers and value chain actors. • Ensure gender-inclusive approaches in all extension activities, encouraging the participation of women and youth in agriculture 3. Selection criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Extension, or a related field. • A Master’s degree in the relevant field is an added advantage. • At least 3–5 years of experience in agricultural extension services, farmer training, or rural development projects. • Proven experience working with smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and community-based organizations in Somalia. • Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture (CSA), soil fertility management, pest and disease control, and irrigation systems. • Experience in implementing World Bank-funded projects or other donor-funded agricultural programs is preferred. • Strong understanding of agricultural extension methodologies, participatory approaches, and farmer field schools (FFS). • Experience in supporting the formation and strengthening of farmer cooperatives and groups.Knowledge of drought-resistant crops, conservation agriculture, and sustainable farming practices relevant to Somalia’s climate conditions. • Ability to develop and deliver training sessions, demonstrations, and awareness programs for farmers. • Experience in supporting farmers and pastoralists in accessing markets and linking them with potential buyers and value chain actors • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Somali and English. • Ability to prepare technical reports, training materials, and extension bulletins for farmers. • Strong interpersonal skills to engage with farmers, government officials, NGOs, and donor agencies. • Demonstrated ability to mobilize and work closely with local communities, farmer cooperatives, and village-level committees. • Strong facilitation skills for conducting farmer trainings, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions. • Understanding of gender inclusion in agriculture and willingness to promote women’s participation in extension services. • Willingness to travel extensively within rural areas of Hirshabelle State and conduct field visits to support farmers. • Ability to work in challenging environments with minimal supervision. • Adherence to World Bank and FSRP policies on transparency, accountability, and good governance. 4. REPORTING The Agriculture Extension Officer will report to the State Project Coordinator. 5. Duration of Assignment The Agriculture Extension Officer shall be contracted for 12 months. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. 6. Submission Requirements The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) from the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except for public holidays. Deadline for submission: Expression of interest and CV must be delivered to the addresss below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 24th May 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Somali Time) Attention: FSRP Project Coordination Unit Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Hirshabelle State Jowhar District Somalia Email Address: [email protected] Copy: [email protected]
FSRP HSS GBV Specialist
HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION HIRSHABELLE STATE (MOAI -HSS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food System Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III) Consulting Service: GBV Specialist HSS Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Jowhar Deadline: May 30, 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-HSS-475000-CS-INDV 1. BACKGROUND The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. Progress toward the PDO will be measured using five PDO indicators and intermediate indicators. All relevant indicators will be disaggregated by gender (men and women) and age (youth and adult). The five indicators are. The Hirshabelle State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. 2. Scope of the work and responsibilities Reporting to the State Project Coordinator (SPC), the GBV Prevention Specialist will ensure that all activities under the FSRP project are implemented in accordance with the Gender-Based Violence (GBV/SEA/SH) Prevention and Response Frameworks established for the project. The GBV/SEA/SH Officer will serve as the primary focal point for managing GBV/SEA/SH-related risks and ensuring their mitigation measures are integrated into the project’s operations. The GBV/SEA/SH Prevention Specialist will provide technical expertise and capacity-building support for the project staff and ensure that GBV risks are effectively managed and mitigated. He/she will oversee the implementation of the Gender Action Plan, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Labor Management Procedures, and other relevant frameworks, ensuring that GBV-related concerns are addressed in all aspects of the project. The GBV Specialist will set up an accessible grievance system for communities, workers, and stakeholders while coordinating with RCRF/Barwaaqo and other World Bank projects. 3. Selection criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: • Minimum Master’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Law, or other relevant social science disciplines. • At least 5 years of experience in GBV prevention and response, gender equality programming, or social risk management, preferably in development projects. Proven experience in working on GBV issues, including the design and implementation of GBV risk mitigation strategies and survivor support mechanisms. • Familiarity with the FSRP project or similar World Bank-funded projects, with a solid understanding of GBV environmental and social safeguards related to GBV. • In-depth knowledge of gender-sensitive frameworks such as the Gender Action Plan, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, and Grievance Redress Mechanisms. • Experience in training, capacity-building, and community outreach, particularly in the context of GBV prevention and response. • Strong understanding of gender-based violence issues in Somalia, particularly in rural and conflict-affected areas. • Proven ability to monitor, report, and analyze GBV-related risks, ensuring that appropriate mitigation actions are taken. • Proficiency in Somali and English languages (both spoken and written). • The selected candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing GBV in development settings and be able to work effectively in challenging environments. 4. REPORTING The GBV Specialist will report to the State Project Coordinator. 5. Duration of Assignment The GBV Specialist shall be contracted for 12 months. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. 6. Submission Requirements The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) from the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except for public holidays. Deadline for submission: Expression of interest and CV must be delivered to the addresss below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 30th May 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Somali Time) Attention: FSRP Project Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Hirshabelle State Jowhar District Somalia Email Address: [email protected] Copy: [email protected]
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