Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

BENADIR REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION

MOGADISHU MUNICIPALITY

SOMALIA URBAN RESILIENCE PROJECT PHASE TWO (SURP-II)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT’S SELECTION

Country: Federal Government of Somalia

Name of the Project: Somalia Urban Resilience Project-Phase Two

Consulting Service: BRA PIU Monitoring and Evaluation (M& E) Specialist

Individual/Firm: Individual

Duty Station: Mogadishu Municipality

Deadline: 27th March 2025

Ref No.: SO-MM-458430-CS-INDV

Somalia Urban Resilience Project Phase Two (SURP II or the “Project”) aims to enhance the resilience of select cities, with a particular focus on supporting physical infrastructure by financing investments in priority urban infrastructure. The Project will also strengthen the municipal government’s capacity and foster confidence in local structures, while supporting cooperation between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), Federal Member States (FMS), and municipal governments. Furthermore, the Project aims to help strengthen social resilience by fostering social cohesion and supporting infrastructure that benefits both host communities and internally displaced persons, ensuring investments are prioritized through a participatory, evidence based and inclusive decision-making process. Government-citizen trust will be at the core of the Project, with communities engaged at all stages of project design, implementation, and monitoring.

The Project was approved in December 2019 and is expected to close on 31st December 2026.

The Benadir Regional Administration (BRA) is seeking to use a portion of the SURP-II funds to finance the recruitment of BRA PIU Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist.

The M&E Specialist will be responsible for coordination of the design, implementation, and reporting of the M&E and knowledge elements of SURP II for the Mogadishu Municipality. The Specialist will be responsible for design, quality, development, and completion of all assessments, analytical reports, and evaluations required under the Project. The Specialist will provide support to ensure the Project is on track to achieve its objectives, as per the results framework set out in the Project Appraisal Document. Functionally, the M&E Specialist will report to the PIU Coordinator. For technical issues, the Specialist will consult and coordinate with the PCU M&E Specialist.

The selection shall be based on the qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:

• A master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Project Management, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related disciplines, with a particular focus on monitoring and evaluation, statistics, or research methodologies.

• At least 7 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) functions.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and implementing M&E plans and programs within urban infrastructure/development projects, particularly for World Bank-financed urban infrastructure initiatives or similar donor funded projects.

• Proven skills in designing and field-testing surveys and other data collection instruments.

• Proficiency in using M&E tools, including Mobile Data Collection platforms (e.g., ODK, Kobo Toolbox, ONA), GIS software, and Data Visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau). Basic proficiency in GIS software such as QGIS is considered an advantage.

• Strong capability in establishing baseline measurements for results monitoring.

• Demonstrated experience with computerized database systems or monitoring information systems.

• Exceptional report writing skills in English, with a strong ability to draft concise, reader-friendly documents tailored to various target audiences, including non-specialist readers.

• Effective verbal communication and presentation skills in English.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

• A proactive and autonomous work approach, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and innovate as needed.

• Proven ability to facilitate learning and knowledge management among project staff and stakeholders.

• Strong command of IT tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

The duration of the assignment shall initially be for a period one year with a three-month trial period at the start of the contract.

The Banadir Regional Administration (“Client”) 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 provide his/her Curriculum Vitae (CV) and proof of certificates.

The duration of the assignment is one year with a three-month trial period at the start of the contract. The renewal is not validated until after the satisfactory performance evaluation by the PIU and approved by the World Bank and based on availability of budget.

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, November 2023 and updated 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 from the BRA-PIU on: Email:[email protected], cc: [email protected] or upon submission of application to the following email address given below during office hours from 8.30 a.m.– 3.30 p.m. Saturday to Thursday.

Expressions of Interest must be delivered electronically to the above email address by 27th March 2025 at 15:00 PM and indicate “Expression of Interest for BRA PIU Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist”

Contact: Email:[email protected], cc: [email protected]