Irrigation Engineer

Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project “P179832”

Terms of Reference

Position Title:

Irrigation Engineer

Project:

Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP)

Location:

Jowhar

Accountable to:

State Project Coordinator

Government agency:

Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation

Type of Contract:

Individual Consultant

Duration:

12.   months, with possibility for extension

(1)    BACKGROUND

The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, strengthening the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia.

The Project Development Objective (PDO) for S-FSRP will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. Progress toward the PDO will be measured using five PDO indicators and intermediate indicators. All relevant indicators will be disaggregated by gender (men and women) and age (youth and adult). The five indicators are;

(a) reduction of food insecure people in project-targeted areas (percentage);

(b) farmers adopting supported climate-smart innovations and practices (number and percentage of which are female and climate resilient);

(c) land area under sustainable landscape management practices (hectares);

(d) increase in the volume of agricultural production sold on domestic and regional markets (percentage); and

(e) policy products related to agriculture, natural resources management, and food systems resilience adopted with the Project's support (number).

The Hirshabelle State of Somalia is implementing the project through the Ministries of Agriculture and Irrigation in consultation with the Ministry of Livestock, Forestry, and Range. The project is framed around the following components and sub-components: - Component 1. Rebuilding Resilient Agricultural Production Capacity, 1.1 Crop and Livestock Research, Extension, and Seed Systems, 1.2 Community Engagement and Technology Transfer, and 1. 3 Digital Agriculture Solutions and data systems Digital Agriculture Solutions and data systems ms; Component 2. Supporting the sustainable development of natural resources for resilient agricultural landscapes, 2.1 Water availability for agriculture and livestock, and 2.2 Rangeland management: Component 3. Getting to markets,3.1 Farmer Producer Organizations and Agri-food enterprises, 3.2 Market Infrastructure and Enterprise Development, 3.3 Access to Finance: Component 4. Promoting a greater focus on food systems resilience in policymaking, 4.1 Ministerial Capacity Building and Agri-food Policy Assessments for the Crop Sector, 4.2 Ministerial Capacity Building and Agri-food Policy Assessments for the Livestock Sector; Component 5 Project Coordination and Management, 5.1 Project Implementation and Coordination and 5.2 Monitoring and Evaluation

The Hirshabelle State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists.

2.       Objectives of the Assignment

·         Review and Quality Assurance: The Irrigation Engineer will review feasibility studies and engineering designs for canal rehabilitation and river embankments, ensuring compliance with technical standards, quality assurance, and relevant guidelines.

·         Support SPIUs: Assist State Project Implementation Units (PIUs) in the procurement of works related to canal construction and rehabilitation.

·         Monitoring: Oversee the implementation and ongoing evaluation of infrastructure projects to ensure they meet the prescribed standards and requirements.

1.       Scope of Work Design & Quality Management

·         Technical Oversight: Ensure technical designs for canal and embankment projects comply with World Bank procurement guidelines and national regulations.

·         Feasibility Studies: Oversee engineering feasibility studies and detailed designs conducted by contractors.

·         Bid Preparation: Support the procurement process for contractors responsible for the design and implementation of irrigation sub-projects, including preparation of drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and evaluation criteria.

2.       Contract Management

·         Monitoring Procedures: Develop tools and formalized procedures to monitor the quality and financial progress of irrigation works.

·         Contract Management Plans:  Assist PIUs in the creation and implementation of Contract Management Plans.

·         Assessment Support: Guide timely assessments of contract variations and extensions related to construction works.

·         Documentation for Payments: Advise on necessary documentation for processing payments to contractors.

4 . Compliance

·         Community Engagement: Facilitate community consultations to ensure infrastructure investments align with local priorities.

·         Safeguard Monitoring: Ensure compliance with social and environmental safeguards, particularly related to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) labor management.

·         Health and Safety: Enforce health and safety management on site, reporting any incidents or irregularities.

5. Capacity Building / Sustainability

·         Training of Engineers: Mentor and support the capacity development of SPIU Engineers in the context of irrigation projects.

·         Maintenance Committees: Assist in establishing or strengthening local committees for ongoing maintenance of completed infrastructure works.

6.  Knowledge Management

·         Contractor Database: Maintain a database of contractors specialized in irrigation and relevant infrastructure works.

·         Documentation: Regularly document project activities, ensuring communication and visibility of project progress, including government branding.

7. Key Deliverables/Expected Outputs

·         Updated Contract Management Plans and risk management matrices  for contracts within specified timeframes.

·         Training and Capacity Building Materials: Prepare and deliver training modules, manuals, and workshop reports for SPIU engineers and local maintenance committees, ensuring knowledge transfer and capacity development.

·         Weekly updates on the progress of irrigation projects, including challenges and potential solutions.

·         Feedback on technical documents such as feasibility studies and designs specific to canal and river rehabilitation, ensuring quality and compliance.

8.  Required Qualifications and Experience

§  Education A Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Construction Engineering (Master’s preferred).

§  Experience: A minimum of 10 years in planning, design, and supervision of infrastructure works, with at least 6 years specifically in irrigation, canal rehabilitation, or similar fields.

§  Skills: Registration with a professional body, strong communication and negotiation skills, proficiency in report writing, and use of engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD).

§  Demonstrated experience with hydraulic modeling software and GIS applications for infrastructure planning and monitoring.

§  Proven track record of integrating environmental and social safeguards (including Gender-Based Violence risk mitigation and labor management) into infrastructure projects.

§  Experience in designing and delivering training or mentoring programs for engineers and local stakeholders.

§  Demonstrated ability to facilitate participatory processes and community consultations, with sensitivity to local social and cultural dynamics.

§  Language Proficiency: Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

§  Familiarity with Regulatory Frameworks: Previous experience with World Bank Standard Bidding Documents or similar procurement guidelines.

9. Duration and Location

§  The services are expected to continue until May 2026, with the position based in Jowhar, requiring travel throughout Hirshabelle state districts

10. How to Apply

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of Hirshabelle State invites qualified consultants to express their interest in providing the specified services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. Applications should be sent to the email addresses listed below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview

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 Consultants 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 for public holidays.

11. Deadline for Submission: 27th April 2026

Attention:

FSRP Project

Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations

MoAI-Hirshabelle State

Jowhar District Somalia

Email Address: [email protected] Copy: [email protected]