National Consultant in Support of a Social Protection Capacity Assessment in The Federal Republic of Somalia

Result of Service

Expected outputs

During the assignment, the two consultants will jointly deliver the following outputs:
– First output (1 month into assignment): Draft outline of social protection capacity assessment and development action plan
– Second output (2.5 months into assignment): Presentation of preliminary findings in the framework of a workshop with ESCWA and MoLSA
– Third output (3 months into assignment): Draft social protection capacity assessment and development action plan
– Fourth output (by end of assignment): Final social protection capacity assessment and development action plan

Work Location

Somalia

Expected duration

The duration of the contract is for 4 months, starting from the signature date of the contract and ending no later than 31 August 2022.

Duties and Responsibilities

Background
Somalia is one of the poorest countries in the world. As of 2017, almost 70 per cent of the population were living below the international poverty line, and by 2021 fully 22 per cent were facing high levels of acute food insecurity. Against this background, the Federal Government in 2019 adopted a comprehensive Somali Social Protection Policy (SSPP). This document has a broad and ambitious scope – encompassing social assistance and insurance as well as social care and labour market policies – but sets out a pragmatic implementation timeframe, emphasizing that the provision of non-contributory cash transfers will be prioritized in the short to medium terms.
Social protection is a relatively new area for the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA), which has yet to unfold its full potential in terms of human and institutional capacities. It is therefore critical to undertake an assessment illuminating the most pressing capacity gaps, since this would inform MoLSA about how its scarce resources ought to be used. Identifying capacity gaps would also enable MoLSA to better understand in which areas there might be a particularly strong need to solicit the collaboration of national or international partners.
Consequently, ESCWA will undertake an assessment of MoLSA’s present capacities and put these in relation to the capacities required to implement the SSPP. This assessment will consider the human and institutional capacities needed for designing, implementing, and monitoring social protection measures, including the delivery mechanisms (e.g. outreach, intake and registration, distribution of benefits, and operations management). Focusing specifically on the SSPP components that are prioritized in the short and medium terms, notably the expansion of cash transfers, ESCWA will also propose a capacity development plan with concrete action points.
Duties and responsibilities
The national consultant will support the capacity assessment in close collaboration with an international consultant, based abroad. The role of the national consultant will primarily consist of providing information and facilitate communication with MoLSA and other stakeholders in Somalia.

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration, political science, sociology, social sciences, economics or other related academic background is required. A Master’s degree is desirable
Experience: Proven experience of work related to social policy in the Somali context, excellent knowledge of governance structures, and intimate familiarity with key institutions, especially MoLSA is required.
Language: Fluency in Somali as well as good knowledge of written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Arabic and other relevant languages is desirable

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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