Energy Systems, Projects, and Technical Regulation Advisor – Mogadishu, Somalia

The Federal Government of Somalia

Ministry of Energy and Water Resources

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

Country:                          Federal Government of Somalia (FGS).

Name of Project:             Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP).

Project ID:                      P173088                                      Grant No.:                             IDA – D9310

Assignment Title:           Energy Systems, Projects, and Technical Regulation Advisor

Reference No.:                SO-MOEWR-319294-CS-INDV.

Place of assignment:       Mogadishu, Somalia.

1. Background

The Government of Somalia has received a grant from the World Bank to implement the Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP). The Project Development Objective of SESRP is to increase access to electricity services and to re-establish the electricity supply industry in the Project Areas.

The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (the Ministry) has established a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to carry out the day-to-day activities of project planning, coordination, and implementation of the Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP).

The project comprises of the following four components: (i) Sub-transmission and distribution network reconstruction, reinforcement, and operations efficiency in the major load centers of Mogadishu and Hargeisa; (ii) Hybridization and battery storage systems for mini grids; (iii) Stand-alone solar off-grid access to public institutions (Health and Education); (iv) Institutional Development and Capacity Building.

The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) therefore intends to apply part of the proceeds of the SESRP Project to hire a consultant to work as Energy Systems, Projects, and Technical Regulation Advisor within MoEWR supporting an efficient transition into the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) reforms as all the regulatory and institutional frameworks envisaged under the Act come into being.

1. Scope of Work and Responsibilities:

The scope of work for the assignment includes but not limited to the following tasks:

The Energy Systems, Projects, and Technical Regulation Advisor is expected to provide technical inputs in the development of an action plan for the operationalization and implementation of an effective regulatory frameworks of the Electricity Supply Industry taking account of the new Electricity Act; Provide technical guidance in the development of the electricity infrastructure and investment plan to ensure a sound balance of energy resources utilization and supply requirements for an energy mix evolution toward renewable energy dominance; Develop an effective framework for technical regulation of the ESI that enforces established industry standards, prudent utility practices, and overall industry Best Practices; Provide guidance on the licensing of institutional and individual wiring services providers to industrial and household end-users; Institutionalize safety standards/regulations across the industry to ensure the protection of ESI staff, equipment, and the public; Participating in energy planning and compliance programs to ensure appropriate technology mix and energy efficiency in the generation, transmission, distribution, and end-usage of electricity; Advise the Ministry on demand, supply, and quality of supply and quality of service standards and propose appropriate mechanisms for ESPs and other operators’ compliance; Provide guidance on environmental compliance aspects and monitoring frameworks and required reports thereof aimed at mitigating adverse climate impact; The Energy Systems, Projects, and Technical Regulation Advisor shall perform all other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment that can be found at the following   website:   www.moewr.gov.so or can be provided upon submission of application in person or by e-mail provided below.