Procurement Specialist

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, FEDERAL AFFAIRS AND RECONCILIATION

BULSHO PROJECT - Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

Individual Selection of Consultant

Country: Federal Government of Somalia

Project ID No. P508408

Name of the Project: Bulsho Project - Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience

Consulting Service: Procurement Specialist

Individual/Firm: Individual

Duty Station: Mogadishu

Deadline: June 19, 2025

• BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

The Bulsho Project – Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience (P508408) is under the lead of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation – MoIFAR of the Federal Government of Somalia and responsible for the national program called Bulsho, the Somali word for society. The Bulsho Program puts citizens and communities at the center of the government’s action. The Bulsho Program is a Somali government-led initiative designed to strengthen community and local institutions, fostering social cohesion, inclusion, and resilience. As Somalia continues its recovery from two decades of civil war, the program places a strong emphasis on enhancing service delivery, rebuilding the social contract, and promoting community-centered governance. This uniquely Somali-owned and -driven initiative underscores government ownership and leadership at federal, member state, and district levels, ensuring institutional sustainability and the realization of key policy outcomes.

The Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Government of Somalia has established the Bulsho Program Steering Committee (PSC), chaired by the FGS Minister of Federal Affairs and Reconciliation. The PSC is composed of senior level representatives (ministers or deputy ministers) from relevant FGS ministries (i.e. Finance, Planning, etc.) and FMS MoI. The PSC’s primary role is to make strategic decisions related to the program planning and implementation, including approving this project operations manual (POM) and subsequent substantial revisions (POM approval can be exercised virtually) and addressing disputes related to district eligibility, participation and suspension.

MoIFAR has established a Project Coordination Unit - PCU, which has the overall responsibility for the day-to day management of the WB-funded Bulsho project. FMS MoI have established Project Implementation Units - PIUs, which have the responsibility for the activities that take place in their states.

The Project Coordination Unit - PCU is responsible for: (i) preparing procurement plans, including consolidating procurement plans from FMS; (ii) carrying out procurement for FGS-level activities and overseeing FMS procurement; (iii) preparing quarterly narrative and financial reports for the overall project, based on inputs from FMS; (iv) providing quality assurance and technical backstopping to FMS (this includes preparation of training curricula and training of trainers); (v) preparing and implementing the E&S plan (this includes verifying FMS E&S appraisal of local investments); (vi) consolidate FMS sustainability plans; (vii) preparing security management plans and oversees FMS security management (this includes reporting security incidents directly affecting project staff, contractors and assets) and (viii) carrying out general oversight, supervision and field monitoring (this could be joint monitoring mission) at all project locations with the support of the MoIs FMS..

The MOIFAR, FGS is seeking to use a portion of the Bulsho Project to finance the recruitment of a Project Procurement Specialist as a part of National Project Coordination Unit - PCU.

• Responsibilities: For Financial Management activities, the Procurement Specialist will work in close consultation with the National Project Coordination Unit – PCU and the Project Implementation Units – PIUs at the FMS level.

The Procurement Specialist will develop and implement a cost-effective procurement management system for the Bulsho Project, including procurement plans in accordance with the World Bank Regulations:

Detailed responsibilities for the position are outlined below:

• Procurement planning

• Tender processing

• Contract management

• Capacity building

S/he will undertake all the other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that can be found at the following www.somalijobs.com or can be provided upon submission of application (in person or by E-mail).

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

• Educational Background

• A University Degree from an accredited University in relevant discipline (e.g. Procurement Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or equivalent).

• Professional Experience

• A minimum of at least 7 years of direct relevant experience including broad expertise in the management of procurement in the public sector or private sector.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in implementing procurement actions according to international organizations guidelines such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, the United Nations, etc. for procurement of goods and services.

• Skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

• The candidate should have knowledge and understanding of project planning and implementation.

• High level of reliability and integrity

• Proven record of ethical good conduct with high integrity and moral values as well as strong communication and representation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-cultural environments and under challenging conditions.

• Excellent computer skills for Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet use.

• Knowledge

• Knowledge of Somalia's Government Procurement policies and regulations

• Knowledge of WB and/or development partner procurement related standards and requirements

• Language skills/requirement.

• Excellent command of Somali language, e.g., reading, writing and presenting is essential

• Excellent command of English language, e.g., reading, writing and presenting is essential.

• REPORTING

The Procurement Specialist will report to the National Project Coordinator at the National Project Coordination Unit - PCU.

• TIMING Duration of Assignment:

The Procurement Specialist shall be contracted for up to 12 months with 3 months of probationary period) and renewable upon satisfactory performance.

The Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation – MOIFAR, FGS 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) 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, 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 candidates should submit their applications, including a detailed updated CV and cover letter, outlining their experience and qualifications in relation to the role marked with the subject title of the position by the following email address: [email protected] latest by June 19, 2025 at 12:00 noon Mogadishu time.

Attention:

Bulsho Procurement Specialist

Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation

Federal Government of Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia