Financial Management Specialist – HAREACT Energy Project

The federal Government of Somalia has received Financing from African Development Fund towards Households’ Access to renewable Energy and advanced Clean Cooking Technologies (HAREACT) in which the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources is a beneficiary of a grant component and intends to apply part of the proceeds for HAREACT & consulting services. The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources will establish a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to carry out the day-to-day activities of project planning, coordination and implementation of the Households’ Access to renewable Energy and advanced Clean Cooking Technologies (HAREACT) Project.

The Ministry intends to engage a consultant to work as Financial Management Specialist within the PIU. The Ministry of Energy & Water Resource (MoEWR) of the Federal Government of Somalia is seeking an Individual Consultant as a Financial Management Specialist to support the AFDB funded HAREACT energy Project. REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICES (Individual Consultant- Financial Management Specialist) FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA The Ministry of Energy & Water Resources of Federal Government of Somalia HOUSEHOLD ACCESS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ADVANCED COOKING TECHNOLOGIES; Sector: Energy Financing Agreement Reference: 2100155042182 Project ID No.: P-SOFA0-003 1.

Background The federal Government of Somalia has received Financing from African Development Fund towards Households’ Access to renewable Energy and advanced Clean Cooking Technologies (HAREACT) in which the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources is a beneficiary of a grant component and intends to apply part of the proceeds for HAREACT & consulting services. The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources will establish a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to carry out the day-to-day activities of project planning, coordination and implementation of the Households’ Access to renewable Energy and advanced Clean Cooking Technologies (HAREACT) Project.

The Ministry intends to engage a consultant to work as Financial Management Specialist within the PIU. The Ministry of Energy & Water Resource (MoEWR) of the Federal Government of Somaliais seeking an Individual Consultant as a Financial Management Specialist to support the AFDB funded HAREACT energy Project. 2.

Objective and Scope of the Assignment The objective of the consultancy services is to provide advisory and technical assistance to the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources in establishing and maintaining sound financial management and accounting systems for the effective implementation of the HAREACT Project. The Consultant will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, accounting, internal controls, treasury and cash flow management, disbursement monitoring, preparation of withdrawal applications, financial reporting, and coordination of internal and external audits.

The Consultant will ensure that project funds are managed in accordance with the Financing Agreement, applicable Government regulations, accounting standards, and African Development Bank financial management and fiduciary requirements. The Consultant will also prepare periodic financial reports and annual financial statements, monitor expenditure against approved budgets and work plans, maintain complete financial records, support timely accountability for project resources, follow up on audit findings, and advise the Project Implementation Unit on corrective actions.

In addition, the Consultant will strengthen the -- 1 of 3 -- financial management capacity of the Ministry and relevant project staff through hands-on training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer, as further detailed in the Terms of Reference. The Consultant will be based in Mogadishu, Somalia, within the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources and will report to the Project Coordinator. Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed through the Ministry's website at www.

Moewr.gov.so Interested consultants are encouraged to review the TOR prior to submitting their Expressions of Interest. 3. Qualifications and Experience Requirements Ø A university degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or another relevant field, with at least seven years of relevant professional experience in financial and administrative management, including at least four years’ experience in development projects financed by multilateral or bilateral donors; or a master’s degree in any of the above or another relevant field, with at least five years of relevant professional experience, including at least four years’ experience in such donor- financed projects.

An accounting qualification recognised by IFAC, such as ACCA or CPA, will be an added advantage. Ø Demonstrated experience in Public Sector Financial Management including the use of Integrated Financial Management Information S