Communications Specialist – Mogadishu, Somalia

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA

National Economic Council of Somalia

SOMALI INTEGRATED STATISTICS AND ECONOMIC PLANNING CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT (SISEPCBP)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

Individual Selection of Consultant

Country: Federal Government of Somalia

Name of the Project: Somali Integrated Statistics and Economic Planning Capacity Building   Project

ID No: P171160

Loan/Credit No: IDA-D6660

Consulting Service: Communications Specialist

Individual/Firm: Individual

Duty Station: Mogadishu

Deadline: February 10, 2021

Ref No. SO-MOPIED-210294-CS-INDV

 

The Federal Government of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Somali Integrated Statistics and Economic Planning Capacity Building, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services of a Communications Specialist.

The consulting services of the Communications Specialist (“the Services”) include developing, managing, coordinating, networking, implementing, and monitoring communication strategy and associated products. It is also to promote NEC’s work or activities on an on-going basis by engaging large audiences. S/he will undertake all the other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that can be found at the following http://nec.gov.soor can be provided upon submission of application (in person or by E-mail).

The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Media and Communications, Public Administration.

Experience: The Communication Specialist will need to demonstrate skills and competencies in the following areas:

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in communications and public relations.
• Technical expertise in social media and web administration is required.
• Knowledge of strategic communications.
• Technical expertise in report writing, press release and ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and meet deadlines for publication and media releases.
• An excellent network of contacts within the Somali media community
• Knowledge of economic issues is desirable.
• Proven and substantial knowledge and experience in providing similar service to the Government Institutions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Competence in information technology and systems is desirable Proficient in MS Office, with advanced PowerPoint skills.

Language Requirement: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Somali

The consultant shall be contracted for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension for another period based on satisfactory performance and availability of budget. The Communications Specialist will have a three-month probationary period and will be based in the NEC Office.

The NEC now invites eligible individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV).

The 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.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Interested applicants may obtain further information from the NEC Office in person or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday.

Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered by hand, mail or by email form to the address below before February 10, 2021 by 4.00 pm and mention “Expressions of interest for the “Communications Specialist” as subject line. Female candidates are strongly encouraged, also application through e-mail is highly recommended.

 

Attention: National Economic Council (NEC)

Federal Government of Somalia

Via Afgoi, Mogadishu, Somalia

Email Address: TO: piu@nbs.gov.so, info@nec.gov.so, CC:nmohamud@nec.gov.so