Recruitment of Procurement Officer — Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project

Jubbaland State of Somalia

Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Learning

Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS)

NAME OF PROJECT: Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project

PROJECT ID: P172434

Grant No.: IDA-D8370

Assignment Title: Procurement Officer

Reference No.: SO-MOECHE-299692-CS-INDV

Place of assignment: Kismayo Jubbaland Somalia

Submission deadline: 18th November 2024

• BACKGROUND

The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Federal Member States (FMS) through the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project. The project is designed to provide interventions to improve system effectiveness, instructional quality, and learning outcomes across all Federal Member States.

The Project consists of the following four key components: (1) System Building - This component will focus on strengthening systems at the FGS and the FMS levels to implement Somalia Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP); (2) Expansion of access to quality schooling for the disadvantaged - This component will help Somalia roll out practical and economical ways to begin to redress the < 20% enrollment rate challenge faced by most districts in Somalia, among the world indicators; (3) Enhanced instruction quality - This component will develop a 2-year Teacher Professional Development Program (TPDP) that will be delivered using a blended learning approach and support 6,000 teachers to complete the program. Activities will include the design, development, testing, refinement, and large-scale implementation of the TPDP; and (4) Project Management - The project will hire key project staff at the FGS and FMS levels and consulting services to support the FGS to oversee school construction design, engineering, and supervision and capacity building to support FGS contract management.

The Jubbaland Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education (MoECHE) intends to hire a Procurement Officer to work with the project implementation unit.

• Responsibilities:

• The Procurement officer is responsible to support the development of PIU procurement plan. Verify that procurement requests are in accordance with the approved procurement plan. In close consultation with User Departments, participate in the Evaluation of Expressions of Interest, Quotations, and Bids. The procurement officer will coordinate/make arrangements and participate in contract negotiations for consultancy services and technical discussions for works where applicable to provide technical guidance. He/she will support the Ministry for implementation of the SOMALIA EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH EDUCATION AND SKILLS PROJECT - "RAJO KAABA"

• Selection Criteria:

Selection will be based on qualification and experience of the candidate and followed by an interview. The minimum qualification, experience and skills should include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Engineering or equivalent. A Master’s Degree or professional qualifications (final examination of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or equivalent) will be an added advantage.

• A minimum of at least 5 years of direct relevant experience including broad expertise in the management of procurement in the public sector or private sector.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in implementing procurement actions according to international organizations guidelines such as World Bank, African Development Bank, the United Nations etc. for procurement of goods, works and services.

• Excellent computer skills for Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet use. And experience of working in similar environment like that of Somalia.

• Excellent interpersonal communication, and presentation skills; and Proficiency in written and spoken English is required, Somali language proficiency is an added advantage

4 Duration & Duty Station: Twelve (12) months with possibility for extension based on performance and requirement. The duty station is Kismayo Jubbaland Somalia.

5​​​​​​​The Jubbaland Ministry of Culture and Higher Learning (MoECHL) now invites eligible candidates to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested candidates must submit the following: (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) in MS-Word 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.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) can be found at the following website: www.moe.gov.so or it can be forwarded to the applicant upon submission of application to the address indicated below.

• The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14 and 3.21 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 current edition (“Procurement Regulations”) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest and eligibility.

• A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants selection method set out in the “Procurement Regulations”.

• Mode of submission of Applications and deadline:

Interested Candidates may obtain further information at the address given below from 8:30 to 3.30pm EA time (Excluding public holidays).

The Expressions of interest (EOI), CV with 3 reference persons and certificates of academic qualifications must be delivered by e-mail to: [email protected] on or before 18th November 2024 at 12:00 Hours (EA Time) – marked clearly as “Procurement Officer - Jubbaland - Education for Human Capital Development Project”.

NB: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Human Capital Development Project Unit (HCDPU)

Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education

Jubbaland - Kismayo