Environmental Safeguard Specialist – Hirshabelle State Of Somalia

Environmental Safeguard Specialist – Hirshabelle State Of Somalia

HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA

MINISTRY OF PLANNING INVESTMENT AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

Country: Federal Government of Somalia (FGS)

Name of the Project: Somalia Water for Rural Resilience Project ‘Barwaaqo’

Assignment Title: Environmental Safeguard Specialist Ministry of Planning Investment and International Cooperation Hirshabelle State of Somalia.

Project ID: P177627

Deadline Date:  April 8, 2023

Ref No.  SO-MOPIED-HS-349066-CS-INDV

1. Background

Building on the experiences of the Water for Agro-Pastoralist Livelihoods Pilot Project (WALP) and Biyoole I implemented by government contributing to the National Development Plan, the Ministry of Planning, Investments and Economic Development is implementing the Somalia Water for Rural Resilience Project ‘Barwaaqo’ Project. The objective of the Barwaaqo project is to develop water, agriculture, and environmental services for rural communities in Somalia’s drylands and is a five-year project. The project is framed around four components: (1) Development of Agriculture and Livestock Services around Water Points, (2) Development of Agriculture and Livestock Services around Water Points, (3) Component 3: Development of Environmental Catchment Services in Project Areas, (4) Project Management, Community Development and Enhancing Livelihoods Planning.

Hirshabelle State of Somalia is establishing a core multi sectorial Project Implementation Unit (PIU) coordinated by the Ministry of Planning and implemented by the Ministries of Water, Livestock, Agriculture and Environment. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: – Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, Water Engineer, Environment Specialist, Agriculture Specialist and Livestock Specialists.

2. Scope of Work and Responsibilities 

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Environmental Safeguard Specialist will Provide overall environmental management oversight at state level during the implementation of the project, supporting and advising the PIU in addressing a variety of environmental issues at all the stages of the implementation of the project and in environment related training/awareness for each component of the project by Implementing safeguards related activities as outlined in the Environmental and Social Management framework (ESMF) of the project.

S/he will undertake all the other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (ToR) that can be found at the following www.mop.gov.so or can be provided upon submission of application (in person or by email to the address below)

3. The proposed duration for the assignment is twelve (12) calendar months from the start date.

Skills and Qualifications

4. Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree in Environment, Natural Resource Management, Engineering and or relevant fields
• 5 years of progressive experience in environment and development work.
• Competencies in occupational health and safety
• Experience in development work in remote areas is a must
• Knowledge of Environmental and Social issues and conditions for Renewable Energy projects
• Experience in projects by NGOs, international development organizations, governments and public institutions is essential
• Experience in Environmental compliance and Monitoring and Evaluation is essential.
• Understanding of Somalia’s unique context
• Fluency in oral and written Somali and English
• Readiness to work in multicultural and fast – paced environment meeting tight deadlines
• Reputable person with good ethical and moral character.

The Ministry of Planning Investment and International Cooperation 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).

How to apply

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, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018 and November 2020(“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.
8. 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 public holidays.
9. Deadline for submission:Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) marked with the subject title of the position by April 8, 2023, at 4.00 p.m. local time.

Attention: Project Coordination Unit,

Barwaaqo Project

Ministry of Planning Investment and International Cooperation

Hirshabelle State of Somalia

Jowhar, Hirshabelle

Email Address: piubarwaaqo.hss@gmail.com

CC: hsprocurement@barwaaqoproject.so