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Puntland State of Somalia Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project “P179832” REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P179832 Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP) Consulting Service: Financial Management Specialist (FMS) Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Garowe Deadline: 20th May 2025 Ref No. SO-MOAI-PL-459361-CS-INDV 1. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for S-FSRP will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. Progress toward the PDO will be measured using five PDO indicators and intermediate indicators. All relevant indicators will be disaggregated by gender (men and women) and age (youth and adult). The five indicators are; (a) reduction of food-insecure people in project-targeted areas (percentage); (b) farmers adopting supported climate-smart innovations and practices (number and percentage of which are female and climate resilient); (c) land area under sustainable landscape management practices (hectares); (d) increase in the volume of agricultural production sold on domestic and regional markets (percentage), and (e) policy products related to agriculture, natural resources management, and food systems resilience adopted with the Project's support (number). The Puntland State of Somalia is implementing the project through the Ministries of Agriculture and Irrigation in consultation with the Ministry of Livestock, Animal Husbandry, and the Ministry of Environment, Range, and Climate Change. The project is framed around the following components and sub-components: - Component 1. Rebuilding Resilient Agricultural Production Capacity, 1.1 Crop and Livestock Research, Extension, and Seed Systems, 1.2 Community Engagement and Technology Transfer, and 1.3 Digital Agriculture Solutions and Data Systems Digital Agriculture[1] Solutions and Data Systems ms; Component 2. Supporting the sustainable development of natural resources for resilient agricultural landscapes, 2.1 Water availability for agriculture and livestock, and 2.2 Rangeland management: Component 3. Getting to markets, 3.1 Farmer Producer Organizations[2] and Agri-food Enterprises, 3.2 Market Infrastructure and Enterprise Development, 3.3 Access to Finance: Component 4. Promoting a greater focus on food systems resilience in policymaking, 4.1 Ministerial Capacity Building and Agri-food Policy Assessments for the Crop Sector, 4.2 Ministerial Capacity Building and Agri-food Policy Assessments for the Livestock Sector; Component 5 Project Coordination and Management, 5.1 Project Implementation and Coordination and 5.2 Monitoring and Evaluation The Puntland State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Project Internal Auditor, Safeguards Specialists, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists. 2) Responsibilities: Reporting to the State Project Coordinator (SPC), the FMS will be responsible for managing project finances by the requirements of the Financing Agreement and related documents (Project Implementation Manual, Procurement and Financial Management Manual, Government policies and Procedures), including verifying the availability of funds against approved work plans and budgets (AWPBs) and all expenditure requests before payments are made. He/she provides leadership to the Project Finance Team and is a member of the management team of the PIU, supporting the SPC in the overall coordination and management of the Project. The Financial Management Specialist (FMS) will undertake the role and responsibilities as set out above and in this TOR's Duties and Responsibilities section found at somalijobs.net, puntlandpost.net, somalicontractors.so, and https://moai.pl.so can be provided upon application submission (in person or by email to the address below). 3) Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on the qualifications, experience, and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience, and competencies include: This senior management position requires a solid financial management professional of unquestionable integrity. The right candidate will be a team player with the following qualifications: • Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (accounting) or a related field from a recognized university. • Professional qualification in financial management, registered by and attained final qualification of any financial management-related recognized professional body e.g., CIPFA IPFM, ACCA, CPA, etc.. • 5 years of working experience in Accounting and Finance • Familiarity with financial management/accounting in a government ministry/department and donor-funded projects. Familiarity with the World Bank Accounting Guidelines will be an added advantage. • Knowledge of computerized accounting systems such as QUICKBOOKS, PASTEL, etc., is preferred. • Good working knowledge of accounting, financial control, banking, procurement, and personnel policies and procedures. • Strong computer and communications skills (oral, written, presentation) with proficient working knowledge of MS Office, Accounting, and other relevant software for technical analysis and reporting. • Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of stakeholders (Government, private sector, NGOs, and community organizations). • Proven track record of leadership and networking at a senior level • Excellent knowledge of Somali and English fluency. • Excellent analytical and administrative skills, as well as solid writing 3. REPORTING The FM specialist will report to the Project coordinator and the Director General Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. In addition, he/she will perform under the overall guidance of the World Bank Task Team Leader(s) for the S-FSRP project. 4. TIMING Duration of Assignment: The FM specialist shall be contracted for an initial one-year period. Puntland Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) a cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. 5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. Interested applicants may obtain further information, including a detailed Terms of Reference, from the Ministry in person or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 9.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday. Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier, or email on or before 20th May, 2025 at 16:00 hours. Attention: FSRP Project Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI Puntland State of Somalia. Garowe PL State of Somalia Email Address: [email protected] and copy [email protected]
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]
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 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]