1. 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:

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Procurement, Law, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, etc with minimum of 10 years of experience in public procurement practices and procedures, 7 of which must have been served as a Procurement Consultant/Consultant or Procurement Manager in implementing procurement action according to governmental and international development organizations guidelines such as World Bank, African Development Bank, United Nations etc. for procurement of goods, works and services.
• Membership in a recognized procurement-related institute, such as CIPS or ISM would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices governing international procurement, with the ability to translate concepts into operational work, including but limited to VFM, sustainable procurement, strategic sourcing, market analysis, contract management, etc.

Other Competencies

• Demonstrated high experience in contract management at managerial level.
• Fluency in spoken English and ability to write lucid reports and documents in English is required;
• Strong organization skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, hostile, dynamic and diverse environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, training experience, ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints;
• Demonstrated computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite especially, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently, or under minimum supervision;
• Demonstrated capacity for initiative and efficient decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills;
• Demonstrated ability to transfer skills and knowledge/ previous training or teaching experience is an advantage; and
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to challenges and changes in the workplace.
• Knowledge and experience in risk management.

1. The Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consultants (“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).
2. 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 dated in November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

1. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.

1. 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.
2. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) on or before 12th September 2022 at 4.00 p.m. local Time.

Attention

Project Coordinator, SCALED-UP Project, Ministry of Finance

Federal Government of Somalia Shangani District Mogadishu, Somalia

Email Address: bid.scaledup@piu.mof.gov.so

Copy E-mail:  Procurement@centralbank.gov.so