2021-08-03

Project Assistant – Mogadishu, Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia
Posted on August 3, 2021

Federal Government of Somalia – MoF

Project Assistant – Mogadishu, Somalia

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

Country: Federal Government of Somalia (FGS)

Name of the Project: Somalia Capacity Advancement, Livelihood and Entrepreneurship, through Digital Uplift Project (SCALED-UP),

Assignment Title: Project Assistant

Project ID: P168115

Individual/Firm: Individual Selection

Deadline Date: August 16, 2021

Ref No. MoF/SCALED-UP/EOI/2021/0010

Background:

The Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Somalia Capacity Advancement, Livelihood and Entrepreneurship, through Digital Uplift Program (SCALED-UP) project; and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the above project to finance the position of the Project Assistant for the Project Implementation Unit.

Responsibilities: The Project Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative assistance in general project implementation and management and day-to-day liaison with counterparts. The Project Assistant will also provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the PIU, including drafting correspondence, taking of minutes, arranging for the processing of government clearances, making travel arrangements and related tasks.

All other specific tasks detailed in in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment that can be found at the following website: www.moct.gov.so and https://moct.gov.so/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TOR-Project_Assistant.pdf or by e-mail.

Duration: The proposed duration for the assignment is twelve (12) calendar months from starts date.
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:

Bachelor Degree in Business administration, economics or related fields.
At least 3 years of relevant experience, of which preferably in providing assistance in project coordination and implementation
Demonstrate effective organisational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner
Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and to maintain flexibility in working hours
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally
Working knowledge of office skills
Good communication skills in English and Somali
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Internet) is essential

The Ministry of Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consulting (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV).
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 and August 2018 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
7. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
8. Interested Consultant may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except on public holidays.
Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by August 16, 2021 at 4.00 p.m. local Time.

Attention; the Procurement Specialist

SCALED-UP Project

Ministry of Finance

Federal Government of Somalia

Shangani District

Mogadishu, Somalia

Email Address: bidsmof1@gmail.com

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