2023-04-16

Project Coordinator – Mogadishu Banadir Somalia

Mogadishu Banadir Somalia
Posted on April 16, 2023

Benadir Regional Administration

Project Coordinator – Mogadishu Banadir Somalia

Banadir Regional Administration

Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS)

NAME OF PROJECT: Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project

PROJECT ID: P172434

Grant No.: IDA-D8370

Assignment Title: Project Coordinator

Reference No.: SO-MOECHE-299682-CS-INDV

Place of assignment: Mogadishu Banadir Somalia

Submission deadline: 30th April 2023

A. BACKGROUND

The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Federal Member States (FMS) through the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project. The project is designed to provide interventions to improve system effectiveness, instructional quality, and learning outcomes across all Federal Member States.

The Project consists of the following four key components: (1) System Building – This component will focus on strengthening systems at the FGS and the BANADIR levels to implement Somalia Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP); (2) Expansion of access to quality schooling for the disadvantaged – This component will help Somalia roll out practical and economical ways to begin to redress the < 20% enrollment rate challenge faced by most districts in Somalia, among the world indicators; (3) Enhanced instruction quality – This component will develop a 2-year Teacher Professional Development Program (TPDP) that will be delivered using a blended learning approach and support 6,000 teachers to complete the program. Activities will include the design, development, testing, refinement, and large-scale implementation of the TPDP; and (4) Project Management – Current capacity at all administrative levels, FGS, FMS and BANADIR levels, regional and district levels is weak. The project will procure key project staff at the FGS and BANADIR levels and consulting services to support the FGS to oversee school construction design, engineering, and supervision and capacity building to support FGS contract management.

The Banadir Regional Administration intends to hire a Project Coordinator to work closely with project Implementation unit.

Scope of Work and Responsibilities:

This project is seeking to hire a qualified project coordinator at the Banadir Administration to manage and oversee the day-to-day implementation of the project activities and closely work with the Project Manager and Project Management Unit (PMU). Specific duties of the Project Coordinator will include:

Oversee the overall activities of the project at the BANADIR level, including administrative, safeguards and other technical aspects of the project.
Supervise financial spending and ensure that are all in line with the project’s objectives, plans, policies and guidelines.
Lead the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to ensure successful delivery of the project activities as planned, provide financial delivery and other key milestones reports on-time to the Project Manager.
Provide regular reports/updates to the Director-General of Education for Banadir Regional Administration on project progress and challenges and also to the Project Manager.
Lead the implementation of the project according to its design parameters outlined in the PAD, including all environmental, and social risk mitigation.
Work closely with the project team locally/nationally, and with all other partners, oversight their performance, and serve as a focal point for the Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project at Banadir level.
Lead the preparation of the project safeguards at the BANADIR level to ensure that the project implementation is in compliance with World Bank Environment and Social Framework (ESF) and as outlined in the World Bank Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP).
Lead the implementation of the agreed measures and actions towards environment and social risk management, in accordance with the ESF and as outlined in the ESCP and other relevant environmental and social instruments (SMP, SEP and LMP).
Work closely with FGS program manager in the preparation of a consolidated annual action plans according.
In addition to SEHCD project the project coordinator will be responsible for implementation of the SOMALIA EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH EDUCATION AND SKILLS PROJECT – “RAJO KAABA” project.

Skills and Qualifications

Selection Criteria:

Selection will be based on qualification and experience of the candidate and followed by an interview. The minimum qualification, experience and skills should include:

BA in Education related areas, Education Policy, Public Administration, Education Policy and Planning, Economics, or other relevant social sciences.
At least 4 years of work experience, preferably in all levels of the education sector, in the areas of education policy development, capacity building, coordination, development in education, etc.
Experience and knowledge in Somalia education systems and reform.
Prior experience working with the Federal and State Ministries is highly preferable, experience in working with international development partners and other non-state education providers is an added advantage.
Experience in working in a hardship environment.
Prior experience working with the Federal and State Ministries of Education is highly preferred.
Knowledge of Word Bank Operations in Somalia will be considered a plus.
Fluency in English and Somali.
Strong writing and organizational skills in English, team player, and effective action oriented.
Ability to travel to the field.

Duration & Duty Station: Twelve (12) months with possibility for extension based on performance and requirement. The duty station is Mogadishu Banadir Somalia.
The Banadir Regional Administration now invites eligible candidates to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested candidates must submit the following: (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) in MS-Word 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.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) can be found at the following website: www.moe.gov.so or it can be forwarded to the applicant upon submission of application to the address indicated below.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14 and 3.21 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated July 2016 and current edition (“Procurement Regulations”) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest and eligibility.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants selection method set out in the “Procurement Regulations”.

How to apply

Interested Candidates may obtain further information at the address given below from 8:30 to 3.30pm EA time (Excluding public holidays).

The Expressions of interest (EOI), CV with 3 reference persons and certificates of academic qualifications must be delivered by e-mail to: dg@bred.gov.so Cc: procurement@moe.gov.so on or before 30th April 2023 at 12:00 Hours (EA Time) – marked clearly as “Project Coordinator – Banadir – Education for Human Capital Development Project”.

NB: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Human Capital Development Project Unit (HCDPU)

Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education

Banadir – Mogadishu

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