Network Engineer for National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) (Individual Consultant), Mogadishu, Somalia

Network Engineer for National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) (Individual Consultant) 3 Positions

1. Background: The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is a Government Agency in Somalia, first established in 2020, with the aim of creating and maintaining the national identification system. NIRA is, inter alia, responsible for registering citizens and residents and for providing them with secure and verifiable credentials, including a unique identification number and a national identity card. It also serves as a trusted provider of identity verification and authentication services, promoting the use of the foundational identification system. With the establishment of NIRA Somalia, the government is committed to providing a reliable and efficient identification system that will enable individuals to access services and participate in the development of the country.

The Federal Government of Somalia is implementing the World Bank-financed Somalia Capacity Advancement, Livelihood and Entrepreneurship, through Digital Uplift Project (SCALED-UP) and intends to use part of the proceeds to hire a Network Engineers (Individual Consultant) for the National Identification and Registration Authority.

2 Responsibilities: The Consultant will Design and deploy new networks securely and reliably while maintaining and improving the efficiency of existing networks; Install and configure infrastructure and network services in line with Institution’s policies and procedures; Maximize network efficiency and security, including through installing and configuring core firewalls, WAFs, Routers and core switches; Maximize network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting; Develop and arrange scheduled network maintenance and upgrades; Develop technical documentation on network designs, configurations, devices, and connections; Provide technical support to other teams and administrators during installation and maintenance of network systems; Report network status to NIRA’s management. Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure operational continuity. All other specific tasks detailed in The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment that can be found at the following website:

https://mof.gov.so/publications/terms-reference-network-engineer-nira

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:
   • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• A minimum of 3-year experience in Network Administration, Network Design & Implementation and Network Troubleshooting.
  • Associate or Professional level certification from Juniper or Cisco, or equivalent experience is mandatory.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in VLANs, subnetting, Trunking, routing, switching, and ACL is required.
  • Have in-depth knowledge of industry standards for network equipment and protocols.
    • Security based network hardware and software knowledge.
  • Familiar with industry standard network topologies and implementation practices for enterprise network designs.
  • Fluency in English and Somali is required.

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 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 25th December 2023 4:00PM. local Time.

Attention

Project Coordinator, SCALED-UP Project,

Ministry of Finance, Federal Government of Somalia, Shangani District, Mogadishu, Somalia

Email Address: bid.scaledup@piu.mof.gov.so