Procurement Specialist for PIU DRIVE Project (Individual Consultant), Mogadishu, Somalia

1. Background: The Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of pastoral economies in the Horn of Africa Project (DRIVE) projects; and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the above project to finance the position of Procurement Specialist to support the Project Coordinator in the overall planning and management of all the project procurement activities.

The project development objectives are to enhance pastoralists’ access to financial services for drought risk mitigation, include them in the value chains, and facilitate the livestock trade in the Horn of Africa.

2 Responsibilities: Advise the senior management of the FGS Ministry of Finance (MoF) on all procurement aspects of the Project Responsible for coordination and implementation of all procurement activities of DRIVE project. Work with other specialist in the DRIVE Project Implementation Unit to perform all necessary procurement under DRIVE for the period of the assignment Set up systems for procurement planning, implementation, monitoring and documentation for the projects as per required standards; In consultation with the Project Coordinator and the projects’ Technical Teams prepare realistic, consolidated, updated annual procurement plans which are in harmony with the work plans and available funds; Provide guidance in the preparation of detailed procurement plans in which key milestones are indicated and ensure the relevant columns are filled in as and when each stage is accomplished, and establish a simplified tracking system for monitoring procurement activities; • Provide advice to project technical teams and beneficiaries at all stages of procurement to ensure that the projects procurement activities are carried out in accordance with the World Bank Guidelines/Regulations; Prepare Specific Procurement Notices (SPN) for the international and national competitive bidding procedures for procurement of goods as well as selection of consultants in accordance with the World Bank Guidelines and procedures for their posting in UNDB online and local newspapers, as necessary;. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment that can be found at the following website: https://mof.gov.so/publications/tor-procurement-specialist-drive-piu

3. Duration: The proposed duration for the assignment is Twelve Months (12) calendar months from starts date.
4. 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:
   • University Degree from an accredited University in relevant discipline (e.g. Procurement Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering or equivalent).
   • 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.
   • 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.
   • Excellent computer skills for Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet use.
   • Written and spoken fluency in English required
   • Written and spoken fluency in Somali will be an added advantage.
   • Experience working in a Fragile State environment is desirable
5. 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).
6. 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 September 2023 (“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.

How to apply

7. 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.
8. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail), by 30th December 2023 4:00PM. local Time.

Attention

Project Coordinator, DRIVE Project,

Ministry of Finance, Federal Government of Somalia, Shangani District, Mogadishu, Somalia Email Address: bid.drive@piu.mof.gov.so.