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MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WATER FOR RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT – BARWAAQO Project REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant • Country: Government of Somaliland • Project ID: P177627 • Name of the Project: Water for Rural Resilience Project • Consulting Service: Prosopis Management Strategy • Individual/Firm: Individual • Duty Station: Hargeisa • Duration: 6 Months • Deadline: 15th August, 2025 • Ref No. SO-MOPND-SL-489732-CS-INDV 1. Background Prosopis juliflora, introduced to Somaliland in the 1980s, has become a severe invasive species, infesting over 550,000 hectares of rangelands, farmlands, and water points. Its rapid spread threatens biodiversity, water resources, pastoral livelihoods, and food security. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) seeks to develop a National Prosopis Management Strategy to control its spread, restore ecosystems, and harness potential socio-economic benefits through sustainable utilization. This TOR outlines the requirements for hiring a consulting firm to deliver the strategy in alignment with regional best practices (e.g., Ethiopia, Kenya) and international frameworks (FAO, IUCN). 2.Duties and Responsibilities Key Strategic Goals: The Consultant will have the following key responsibilities among others Minimize ecological and socio-economic impacts of Prosopis, Promote sustainable utilization (e.g., charcoal, fodder, bioenergy), Strengthen cross-sectoral and regional collaboration, Map Prosopis distribution, density, and hotspots using satellite imagery and field surveys, Document ecological degradation (biodiversity loss, water depletion) and socio-economic effects (livelihood losses, gender disparities), Regional Benchmarking: Analyze lessons from Ethiopia, Kenya, and IGAD frameworks, Define clear, measurable goals aligned with Somaliland’s climate resilience agenda, Mechanical, chemical, and biological control protocol, Value-chain development for Prosopis-derived products, Legal and institutional reforms for invasive species management, Design participatory workshops, gender-inclusive approaches, and roles for communities/NGOs, S/he will undertake all other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that can be found at the following https://mopnd.govsomaliland.org/articles/tor or can be provided upon submission of application (in person or by e-mail). 3.Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The required qualifications and experience include: • Core Expertise: • Proven experience in invasive species management (Prosopis juliflora preferred). • Experience in GIS mapping, ecological restoration, and socio-economic assessments. • Familiarity with pastoralist contexts in arid/semi-arid regions (Horn of Africa experience is an asset). • Key Experts: • The Consultant Should have: Master’s degree in ecology/natural resource management; 10+ years’ experience. • GIS/Remote Sensing Experience: Proficiency in ArcGIS or QGIS; experience in NRM and invasive species mapping and share similar old experience and products • The Consultant should have Socio-Economist: Expertise in livelihood analysis and gender-responsive planning. • Community Engagement: Experience in participatory approaches in fragile 4. 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 and November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. 5. TIMING Duration of Assignment: The Consultant shall be contracted for an initial 6 Months. The Ministry of Planning and National Development now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing 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 he is qualified to perform the services. 6. Mode of submission of application and deadline. 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 must be delivered to the address below by mail, courier or email on or before 15th August, 2025, at 16:00 hours. Email Address: [email protected] Attention; General Director of MoPND Barwaaqo Project Ministry of Planning and National Development Government of Somaliland Road No.1 Hargeisa, Somaliland Address of the Ministry of Planning and National Development: Sha’ab area, Hargeisa, SL
Finance Officer
MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WATER FOR RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT – BARWAAQO Project REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant • Country: Government of Somaliland • Project ID: P177627 • Name of the Project: Water for Rural Resilience Project • Consulting Service: Finance Officer • Individual/Firm: Individual • Duty Station: Hargeisa • Duration: 12 Months • Deadline: 25th July, 2025 • Ref No. SO-MOPND-SL-487250-CS-INDV 1. Background Building on the experiences of the Water for Agro-Pastoralist Livelihoods Pilot Project (WALP) implemented by government, the Ministry of Planning and National Development is implementing the Water for Agro Pastoral Productivity and Resilience “Biyoole” Project. The objective of the Biyoole project is to develop water and agricultural services among agro-pastoralist communities in dry-land areas. The project is framed around the following components and sub-components: - Component 1. Support development of multiple-use water sources, 1.1 construction of thirty (30) new community water points and 1.2 rehabilitation of ten (10) community water points; Component 2. Institutional and Capacity development, 2.1 national institutional capacity building and 2.2 community development and demand mobilization; Component 3. Supporting sustainable land management and livelihoods development around water points. 3.1 integrated landscape management and 3.2 Agriculture and livestock support; Component 4. Project management, M&E, knowledge management and learning and contingent emergency response. Reporting to the Biyoole Project Coordinator, the objective of the assignment is for the Project Finance Officer (i) to support the Department of Finance and Administration to perform all necessary Financial Management activities under the Barwaaqo Project for the period of the assignment, and (ii) to provide technical assistance and build the capacity of Financial Management staff within the Ministry of Planning. He/she will ensure the financial management 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 which is based on appropriate financial management best practice and international accounting standards. 2.Duties and Responsibilities The Project Finance Officer will have the following key responsibilities among others: Develop annual budgets aligned with the annual work plan; Review all aspects of the Project work plan and budget based on the results of operations and changing economic conditions and recommend corrective measures to the management; Prepare budget versus actual (BVA) reports for each World Bank Implementation Support Mission; Maintain all accounting records in line with approved accounting standards and in line with the Bank’s and Government’s regulations; Render periodic reports, (i.e. monthly/quarterly/annually) in the formats approved by the Bank and Government of Somaliland and in line with the project documents and financing agreement; Ensure that disbursements are made in accordance with approved budgets and activity plans together with the PIU; Ensure that all payments are done in accordance with good accounting practices and in line with the project objectives and financing agreement; Where applicable ensure that the required the Bank No Objection letter relating to an expenditure is available before effecting payment. S/he will undertake all other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that can be found at the following https://mopnd.govsomaliland.org/articles/tor or can be provided upon submission of application (in person or by e-mail). 3.Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The required qualifications and experience include: • Degree in accounting, finance or business administration (accounting) or equivalent. • Professional qualification in financial management, registered by and attained final qualification of any financial management related recognized professional body e.g. ACCA, CPA etc; • Demonstrable experience in Public Financial Management related activities • At least 5 years of experience in audit or financial management; • At least three years of post-qualification experience directly relevant to public sector and/or World Bank Projects’ financial management; • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, to deliver technical financial documents, and reports; candidates must be a Somaliland citizen; • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet use, including database use is required. 4. 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 and November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The Finance Officer will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. 5. TIMING Duration of Assignment: The Finance Officer shall be contracted for an initial one-year period. The Ministry of Planning and National Development 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) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. 6. Mode of submission of application and deadline. 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 Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 25th July, 2025, at 16:00 hours. Email Address: [email protected] Attention; General Director of MoPND Mohamed Saed Barwaaqo Project Ministry of Planning and National Development Government of Somaliland Road No.1 Hargeisa, Somaliland Address of the Ministry of Planning and National Development: Sha’ab area, Hargeisa, SL
Social and Community Driven Development Specialist
MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WATER FOR RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT – BARWAAQO Project REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant • Country: Government of Somaliland • Project ID: P177627 • Name of the Project: Water for Rural Resilience Project • Consulting Service: Social Development Specialist • Individual/Firm: Individual • Duty Station: Hargeisa • Duration: 12 Months • Deadline: 5th June, 2025 • Ref No. SO-MOPND-SL-487249-CS-INDV 1. Background Building on the experiences of the Water for Agro-Pastoralist Livelihoods Pilot Project (WALP) and the Water for Agropastoral Productivity and Resilience (Biyoole) project implemented by Somaliland government, the Ministry of Planning and National Development is implementing the Water for Rural Resilience “Barwaaqo ” Project. The objective of the Barwaaqo project is to develop water and agricultural services among agro-pastoralist communities in dry-land areas of Somaliland. The Project is framed around the following components and sub-components: Component1.Support development of multiple- use water sources, 1.1 construction of new community water points (number) and 1.2 rehabilitation of community waterpoints (number); Component2. Institutional and Capacity development, 2.1nationalandstate institutional capacity building and 2.2 community development and demand mobilization; Component 3. Supporting sustainable land management and livelihood development around water points. 3.1 integrated landscape management and 3.2 Agriculture and livestock support; Component 4. Project management, M&E, knowledge management and learning and contingent emergency response. The Somaliland Government is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) coordinated by the Ministry of Planning. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: -Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Management Specialist, Safeguards Specialist and project coordinator The MoPND is seeking to use a portion of the BARWAAQO project to finance the recruitment of a Social and Community Driven Development Specialist. 2.Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Social Safeguards/CDD Specialist will have the following duties and responsibilities: Social safeguards Working in close collaboration with the environmental and gender/GBV specialist develop mechanisms, modalities and timelines and ensure timely implementation of the safeguard's instruments: SEP, LMP, RPF, ESMF and ESCP, in line with the World Bank's ESF, Develop community engagement minutes, summary social safeguards reports and input into ESMPs in accordance with the WB guidance, and seek clearance before any activity takes place, Ensure that the subproject activities' design, specifications and budget adequately reflect the recommendations of the ESF instruments, Ensure that ESF requirements are adequately incorporated into all contracts and contractors' reports, Ensure close supervision and monitoring of contractors for the timely and efficient implementation of the C-ESMPs and all other social safeguard measures, Promote inclusivity, transparency, accountability and gender and minority inclusion throughout the project and ensure that social concerns and suggestions are incorporated and implemented in the project, Develop the structures and oversee the functioning of a grievance redress mechanism (GRM) for the project, and ensure that it is accessible to all stakeholders including community members served by the project especially disadvantaged groups, Promote awareness and understanding on the importance of the GM with all staff, contractors, workers and communities, Ensure that all complaints are logged, followed up and resolved and feedback is provided to the complainant ensuring confidentiality at all times, Work closely with the gender/GBV specialist on the implementation of the SEAH prevention and response plan, management of SEA/SH risks and training of staff, contractors and communities, Regularly monitor the field activities to ensure ESMP implementation and prepare a progress reports on social issues, Document best practices and lessons learned to share among the different project beneficiaries, Mitigate and resolve conflicts related to land acquisition, displacement, and resettlement issues according world banks guidelines. Community Mobilization and Engagement: Facilitate community meetings and workshops to raise awareness about the project and its objectives, enhance community ownership and governance through inclusive and participatory processes, conflict resolution, and decision-making, ensure gender equality and the inclusion of marginalized groups in all planning, decision-making, and implementation processes, Support the establishment and training of the VDC/committees to ensure sustainability of project activities. Community Investment Planning (CIP): Lead the CIP process, including ensuring that CIP commitments align with the community needs, and contribute to the project objectives, are agreed by all line ministries and are implemented, Ensure the CIP report is translated into Somali, shared with the community and district government, line ministries and other donors that may fund other community needs not funded by the project. Sustainability and Exit Strategy: Plan and implement exit strategies to ensure that communities can continue to manage and sustain their projects independently. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare quarterly progress reports on social risk management including the GM system, and update the tracker on commitments and progress, Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories to share with project stakeholders and inform future interventions, Any other duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator, S/he will undertake all the other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that can be found at the following www.mopnd.govsomaliland.org or can be provided upon submission of application (in person or by E-mail). 3.Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: • Master degree in development studies, social sciences or related field; • Ten years working experience with local communities on participatory development programs for resilience and livelihood projects and capacity building of community institutions. • Excellent understanding and commitment to social inclusion, conflict mitigation, labour management, gender and GBV, stakeholder engagement and participatory development and World Bank ESF requirements • Hard working, proactive with excellent organizational, team working and building skills. • Fluent in English and Somali. • Excellent knowledge of computer applications; In addition to the reports mentioned under “Key responsibilities” above, the consultant in close coordination with the Project Coordinator is responsible for providing periodic (as decided by the Project Coordinator) progress reports and project completion reports. 4.REPORTING The Social Development Specialist will report to the PIU Project Coordinator. In addition, he/she will perform under the overall guidance of the World Bank Task Team Leader(s) for the Barwaaqo Project. 5. TIMING Duration of Assignment: The Social Development Specialist shall be contracted for an initial one-year period. The Ministry of Planning and National Development 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) 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 and November 2020, September, 2023 and February, 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The Social Development Specialist will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. 7. Mode of submission of application and deadline. 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 Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 5th June, 2025, at 16:30 hours. Email Address: [email protected] Attention; General Director of MoPND Barwaaqo Project Ministry of Planning and National Development Government of Somaliland Road No.1 Hargeisa, Somaliland Email Address: Mohamed Saed [email protected] Address of the Ministry of Planning and National Development: Sha’ab area, Hargeisa, SL