Procurement of Individual Consultant _ Marine Biodiversity Expert

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: Marine Biodiversity Expert

Individual/Firm: Individual

Duty Station: Home Based with trips to Somalia

Deadline: March 6, 2025

Ref No. SO-MFBE-473297-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 Marine Biodiversity Expert.

• OVERALL OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy of the Federal Republic of Somalia, seeks to recruit a Marine Biodiversity Expert in a part-time capacity to provide technical expertise and oversight in identifying risks to biodiversity from project activities. The expert will propose mitigation measures and ensure that biodiversity considerations are included in project activities to promote the sustainable use of coastal resources, in line with Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Additionally, the expert will compile biodiversity considerations taken as part of Badmaal’s monitoring program.

The assessment of biodiversity risk will be guided by the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), which outline the necessary measures to mitigate potential impacts on biodiversity and ensure compliance with national and international standards [2]

The Expert will support the Badmaal Project in identifying potential risks to marine and coastal biodiversity derived from project implementation, propose mitigation measures and integrate biodiversity consideration in all relevant project activities and products, including those related to fisheries governance and management and policy. The Expert will directly support the Project Management Unit (PMU) and the Project Implementation Units (PIUs) in a part-time capacity including reporting of biodiversity as it relates to Badmaal’s monitoring program.

Review and provide inputs integrating biodiversity consideration on Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for planned coastal infrastructure to mitigate any risk to biodiversity, develop biodiversity management plans to mitigate potential impacts of the construction and operation of infrastructure investments and related activities. 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 minimum of MSc degree in marine biology, conservation science, environmental engineering or natural resource management with a coastal/marine focus or related academic discipline.

• At least 5 years of robust experience in marine/coastal biodiversity conservation science, including underwater research methods, coastal engineering or relevant professional experience.

• Demonstrated experience conducting ESIAs

• Working experience with governmental, industry and community stakeholders on biodiversity, in national or international projects.

• Knowledge of coastal and marine biodiversity in the horn of Africa greatly prefered

• REPORTING; The Marine Biodiversity Expert will report directly to the National Project Coordinator and will work closely with the environmental safeguard specialist and PMU team as well as PIUs in FMS 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 5 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 March 6, 2025, with email subject marked clearly as “Marine Biodiversity Expert - REF: SO-MFBE-473297-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]