Consultancy Services for Citizen Engagement and Stakeholder Firm — Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Somalia

MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia (FGS) NAME OF PROJECT: Shock Responsive Safety Net for Human Capital Project (SNHCP) PROJECT ID: P171346 IDA-D5100 Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Citizen Engagement and Stakeholder Engagement Firm Reference No.: SO-MOLSA-399313-CS-QCBS Place of assignment: Mogadishu, Somalia The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Somalia Shock Responsive Safety Net for Human Capital Project (SNHCP) and intends to apply part of the proceed for Citizen Engagement Firm.

The consulting services (“the Services”) is to enable the establishment of citizen engagement and social accountability systems provides people with mechanisms for robust two-way engagements with MoLSA including channels for provision of feedback and in the opportunity to inform the design, implementation and oversight and accountability of the Baxnaano activities. Secondly, stakeholder engagement and information disclosure systems establish a systematic approach to stakeholder engagement to help MoLSA build and maintain constructive relationships with key stakeholders through engagements and timely disclosure of relevant information.

Thirdly, the establishment of a functional Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) outlines a set of procedures, processes, and protocols to be used as a means to resolve issues and complaints related to the Baxnaano programme. The detailed Terms of Refence (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.molsa.gov.so or it can be provided upon submission of application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MOLSA) 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 5 years in business (general experience in Community mobilization, engagement, and participatory approaches).

Experience of conducting similar assignments (at least 5 years specific experience in communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively. Experience working with marginalized and vulnerable populations, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities. The Consultant shall provide the name and contact address of the Client (office and e-mail address and telephone number), date(s) of execution, name (s) of lead and associate firms, contract amount and financing sources.

Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somalia; and 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 Quality And Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultant may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:30am to 3.30pm Mogadishu 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 30th April 2024 at 3:30 pm Hours (Mogadishu Time) Procurement@molsa.gov.so Social Affairs Department Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Ex Jubba Hotel, Shingani Mogadishu, Somalia