Project Coordinator – Ministry of Communications and Technology (Individual Consultant)

1. Background: The Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP) project; and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the above project to finance the position of the Project Coordinator (Individual Consultant) for Ministry of Communications and Technology

1. Responsibilities: The Project Coordinator Will Ensure efficient, effective and timely implementation of the project while ensuring that funds are used for the intended purposes and carry out the Project implementation in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth or referred to in the project guidelines and Assist the Ministry leadership to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the Project; Ensure that a financial management system is maintained in accordance with the provisions of the “Project Guidelines” and other documents related to the Project in consultation with the Finance team Overall responsibility for the contractual reporting requirements (Prepare progress reports, bi-annual reports as well as the Completion Report with the support of the M&E Expert); Ensure project activities adhere to the project’s environment and social safeguard frameworks; Assist MoCT with advocacy, networking, information and communication on ICT with stakeholders and beneficiaries. 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/project-coordinator

1. Duration: The proposed duration for the assignment is Twelve Months (12) calendar months from starts date.

1. 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 minimum  of  a  University  Master’s  Degree  in  Information  Technology,  Information  and Communication Technology (ICT); Management; Development; Administration; or any other discipline related to the field.

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience at a senior level in a relevant public institution, private sector or in an international organization, with proven skills in the management and coordination of internationally financed development programmes/projects.
• The candidate should combine relevant field experience and knowledge with a deep understanding of political actors and dynamics in both the Federal Government and Federal Member States levels to effectively leverage authority, make informed decisions, and drive successful outcomes towards project goals.
• Candidates are expected to have sound knowledge of contemporary issues related to telecommunications, cyber security, fiber optics, infrastructure development, and project management.
• Proven experience in working in fragile context areas of the Greater Horn of Africa region and ability and experience in management of partner funded project such as UN and multilateral development projects.
• He/she will have a proven track record of formulating, implementing and monitoring of policy dialogue on ICT and related infrastructure development operations.
• He/ She should have experience demonstrating strong analytical capacity in the field relevant to project management, technology and personnel.
• He/ She will possess excellent team building, interpersonal relationship management and negotiation skills, and ability to resolve conflicts constructively.
• He/she will have excellent command of English and Somali and as well as communication and report writing skills.

1. The Ministry of Communication and Technology 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).

1. 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 in November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

1. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.

1. 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.

1. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 28th May 2023 4:00PM. local Time.

Attention

Project Coordinator, SCALED-UP Project,

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

Email Address: [email protected]

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