Recruitment of Social Safeguard/GBV Specialist — Ministry of Health and Human Services, Somalia

Original title: PMT Social Safeguard/GBV Specialist (Banadir)

Deadline

March 17, 2024

Closed

Published on February 20, 2024 at 12:00 AMModified on June 20, 2026 at 01:09 AM

Key information

Type: Consulting & Studies
Location: Somalia
Deadline: March 17, 2024 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Recruitment of Social Safeguard/GBV Specialist — Ministry of Health and Human Services, Somalia is a consulting & studies procurement opportunity published by Federal Government of Somalia Ministry of Health in Somalia on February 20, 2024. Submissions closed on March 17, 2024. 1 official document is attached below.

Ensuring inclusive and genuine stakeholder engagement and a robust, trusted, and functional grievance redress mechanism that is accessible to all communities, workers, and stakeholders
Provide quarterly reports to the BRA PMT Project Manager and PCIU Senior Social Safeguards Specialists and GBV Specialists on the implementation of all safeguards instruments and functioning of the GRM
Support the PMT in identifying and addressing the risks of GBV, in particular, SEA and Workplace SH by identifying and implementing appropriate GBV prevention and mitigation measures
Put in place a monitoring and evaluation plan for activities relating to the prevention and management of GBV cases, and contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the GBV elements of the environmental and social safeguard documents prepared within the framework of the project
Support the PMT in responding to any identified GBV incidents, ensure that effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place to report on such incidents, and incorporate lessons into the approach, as appropriate
Develop and conduct relevant capacity building and training activities for government counterparts, including social safeguard specialist, PCIU staff, and other relevant partners at FGS and FMS levels
Provide recommendations and costs for the implementation of community awareness-raising activities that include the risk of SEA related to the project, the code of conduct for workers, the GRM, and how the community members can safely report concerns In undertaking the assignment, the Social/ GBV Specialist will work closely and collaborate with the Technical Team of the PMT, PCIU Senior Social Safeguards Specialists and GBV Specialists, relevant line Ministries and Agencies, and the Federal and State Ministries of Health. S/he will undertake all the other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that can be found at the following www.moh.gov.so or can be provided upon submission of application (by E-mail to the address in paragraph 6.1 below). 3) SELECTION CRITERIA The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The Social/ GBV Specialist will possess the following qualifications: • A degree in sociology, anthropology or community development, or gender. Having master degree in the relevant qualification is an added advantage. • 5 years’ community development experience in Somalia, preferably in different regions of FMS including promoting gender and vulnerable and marginalized groups inclusion, conflict mitigation, labor management, participatory approaches, and feedback mechanisms;
Excellent English and Somali written and verbal skills. • Excellent understanding and commitment to social inclusion, conflict mitigation, labor management, gender and GBV, stakeholder engagement, and participatory development. • Commitment and passion to develop skills in social risk management; Familiarity with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework an asset
Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to apply a survivor-centred approach to support, guide, listen, assess, plan and follow up on services and survivor support. • Operational experience at the country/regional level in the implementation of programming related to violence against women and children, sexual exploitation and abuse, GBV, gender, and child protection. • Experience in delivering gender-sensitization training to a wide range of audiences including in challenging environments. 3. REPORTING The Social and GBV Specialist will report to PMT Project Manager and closely working and supporting the PCIU Senior Social Safeguard Specialist and PCIU GBV Specialist at the Federal Ministry of Health and work in close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders including the project-affected communities, contractor/s, other GBV service providers, as well as the World Bank’s Project and Safeguard team, as needed. 4.DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: The Social and GBV Specialist will be engaged on a full-time basis and is expected to commence the assignment after the signed contract for an initial period of 12 months, with a probation period of 6 months. The contract is renewable annually subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. 5. DUTY STATION The Social/ GBV Specialists will be based in the PMT within the Director of Health – BRA of Somalia, with frequent site visits to health facilities to support project understanding and implementation. The Ministry of Health and Human Services now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV). 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 (“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 informa

What are the key dates?

Publication
February 20, 2024
Bid Submission Deadline
March 17, 2024
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: Federal Government of Somalia Ministry of Health
Country: Somalia
Contact person: Abdikamal Ali Salad
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