Recruitment of GBV Specialist Consultant — Somali Sustainable Fisheries Development Project

Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy (MFBE)

Somali Sustainable Fisheries Development Project (SSFDP)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Individual Selection of Consultant

Country: Federal Government of Somalia

Project ID No. (P178032)

Name of the Project: Somali Sustainable Fisheries Development Project (SSFDP)

Consulting Service: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Specialist

Individual/Firm: Individual

Duty Station: Home Based with trips to Somalia

Deadline: February 22, 2025

Ref No. SO-MFBE-473133-CS-INDV

1.BACKGROUND

The Government of Somalia, through the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy (MFBE has requested for financial support from the World Bank Group in support of the Somali Sustainable Fisheries Development Project (SSFDP). The Project’s Development Objective (PDO) is to improve the sustainable management of selected fisheries and enhance the capacity of targeted coastal communities to benefit from fisheries production. The Ministry intends to apply part of the proceeds towards the recruitment of a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Specialist.

• OVERALL OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy of the Federal Republic of Somalia, seeks an experienced, highly qualified and committed Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Specialist for the project. The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Specialist will provide strategic guidance and technical support to the Badmaal project in addressing GBV, including risks related to SEAH in the context of fisheries-related activities. This will involve strengthening systems to prevent and respond to GBV/SEAH, ensuring that GBV/SEAH considerations are integrated into project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, and supporting the development of capacity-building initiatives for staff and local stakeholders. The Specialist will directly support the Project Management Unit (PMU) in a part-time capacity.

Provide comprehensive training and capacity-building initiatives for project staff, local partners, contractors and other stakeholders on GBV prevention, response strategies, and effective referral mechanisms, Contribute where relevant/needed to the development of GBV aspects of key safeguard requirements, and ensure the integration and implementation of risk mitigation measures for GBV/SEAH in key instruments, including any updates to the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), which also includes the SEAH prevention and response Action Plan; the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP); the Labour Management Plan (LMP); the Security Management Plan (SMP); and the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP). S/he will undertake all the other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that can be provided upon submission of request by E-mail provided below.

3.SELECTION CRITERIA; The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The minimum qualifications, experience and competencies include;

• A master’s degree in social work, Gender Studies, International Development, Public Health, or a related field.

• At least 7 years of professional experience in supervising gender-based violence prevention and response, violence against women and children, sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment programs, preferably in the context of development or humanitarian settings.

• Experience in GBV/SEAH risk management in the fisheries or natural resource management sectors is an asset.

• Excellent knowledge of the guiding and ethical principles that govern work with survivors of GBV and good practices in the implementation of activities to prevent and address GBV/SEAH.

• Experience in developing and delivering training programs on GBV-related topics.

• Proven ability to work in a multi-stakeholder environment and collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and international partners.

• REPORTING; The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Specialist will report directly to the National Project Coordinator and will work closely with the PMU team and other stakeholders throughout the duration of the project.

5.TIMING DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: The assignment is expected to last for 12 months. The selected candidate will work 10 days per month for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension based on performance and project needs. The Duty shall be home-based (with trips to Somalia when necessary.

The Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy (MFBE) 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), in World Bank Prescribed format with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.

• 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 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 by requesting via e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 9.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday excluding public holidays.

Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to through email below on or before at 16:00 hours to the address below by February 22, 2025, with email subject marked clearly as “Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Specialist - REF: SO-MFBE-473133-CS-INDV

“Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged”

Attention; Director General,

Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy (MFBE)

Somali Sustainable Fisheries Development Project (SSFDP)

Federal Government of Somalia

Email Address: Email: [email protected] ; copy; [email protected]