Background of the project
The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), through the Somali National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS), has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to implement the Somali Integrated Statistics and Economic Capacity Building (SISEPCB) Project. The proposed project aims at strengthening the national statistics system, the national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and improving programming and analytical capacity of the government’s macroeconomics and fiscal programming agencies to enable them to regularly access analyze and improve their public policies and programs performance and results. More specifically, the project aims at: (1) Strengthening the national statistics system; (2) Strengthening monitoring and evaluation capacity; and (3) Building economic policy analysis and economic planning capacity.
Responsibilities
The Consultant for Senior Economic Development, in the context of implementing Somalia’s National Transformation Plan (2025–2029) and Vision 2060, is responsible for coordinating with government entities, development partners, and stakeholders to align efforts under the national framework. The role involves engaging with institutions such as the Ministry of Finance, Central Bank, academia, and the private sector to enhance the use of the Somali Economic Outlook (SEO) for informed policy and decision-making. The consultant will assess progress on the SEO, provide analytical reports and policy briefs, and support strategic planning on resource allocation, investment priorities, and institutional strengthening, working closely with the Macroeconomic Working Group to advance the economic pillars of the NTP. The detailed ToR for the assignment can be found at the following Websites: www.mop.gov.so and link https://sisepcbp.nbs.gov.so/jobs-tenders or can be provided upon submission of the application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below.
Selection criteria
The selection shall be based on the qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:
I. At least a Master’s degree or higher in Economics or Statistics.
II. Expertise in gathering and analyzing country-level economic data to develop analytics for various economic and social indicators.
III. At least 10 years of relevant experience;
a) Knowledgeable in software such as EVIEWS or STATA
b) Proven record of publishing research or analytical reports focused on economic and social development issues;
c) Experience in impact analysis related to policy development and monitoring, particularly in poverty reduction, is an asset.
Reporting
The Consultant will report directly to the Director of the Economic Development Department and collaborate closely with the reporting team.
Duration of assignment
The assignment is estimated to last 12 Months. The Ministry of Planning, Federal Government of Somalia now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Submission requirements
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, November 2020 and September 2023“Procurement Regulations”, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address provided below during office hours from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Mogadishu time (Excluding public holidays). Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before October 31st, 2025, at 16:00 hours (Mogadishu Time) and should be marked “SEO Senior Economic Development Adviser” as subject line.
Attention: Project Implementation Unit
SISEPCB Project
Somalia National Bureau of Statistics
Afgoi Road, Mogadishu, Somalia
Email Address: piu@nbs.gov.so CC: rahmo@nbs.gov.so