GOVERNMENT OF SOMALILAND

MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINERALS

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT

SOMALI ELECTRICITY SECTOR RECOVERY PROJECT –SESRP- 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Country: Government of Somaliland

Name of Project: Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project

Project ID: P173088, IDA-D9310

Assignment Title: Project Manager 

Type of Appointment: Individual Consultant

Reference No.: SO-MOEM-484075-CS-INDV

Place of Assignment: Hargeisa, Somaliland

1.      Background

The Government of Somaliland has received a grant from the World Bank to implement the Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP). The Project Development Objective of SESRP is to increase access to electricity services and to re-establish the electricity supply industry in the Project Areas.

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals (the Ministry) has established a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to carry out the day-to-day activities of project planning, coordination, and implementation of the Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project.

The project comprises of the following four components: (i) Sub-transmission and distribution network reconstruction, reinforcement, and operations efficiency in the major load centers of Hargeisa; (ii) Hybridization and battery storage systems for mini grids; (iii) Stand-alone solar off-grid access to public institutions (Health and Education); (iv) Institutional Development and Capacity Building.

The MoEM intends to hire individual a Project Manager (PM) to support PIU in managing, coordinating, and supervising in designing, supplying, construction and commissioning of project activities related to the installation of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (SPV +BESS) including interconnection of the same to the existing felicities.

2.      Scope of Work and Responsibilities:

As MoEM is implementing the project of increasing access to electricity services and to re-establish the electricity supply industry in the Project Areas. The project is supporting activities aimed at the hybridization and optimization of existing mini grids. It will support installation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) systems at existing diesel-based generation stations in selected load centers.

The Project Manager (PM) will support the PIU throughout the project lifecycle, from contract effectiveness to commissioning, ensuring technical compliance, quality assurance, and timely delivery. Responsibilities include leading design reviews, site supervision, progress monitoring, and attending factory and commissioning tests. The PM will manage contract administration, payment certifications, change orders, and ensure adherence to environmental and social safeguards. They will also oversee the preparation of key project documents such as reports, snag lists, and completion certificates. Importantly, the PM will support technology transfer and capacity building of PIU staff in contract management. 

The Project Management shall perform all  tasks specified in the detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment that can be found at the following website: https://moem.govsomaliland.org/article/tor-sesrp-project-manager-wb-comments-final-05may2025-final or can be provided upon submission of an application in person or by e-mail provided below.

1.      Selection Criteria:

Selection shall be based on qualification and experience of the candidate and followed by an interview. The minimum qualification, experience and skills should include:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical power engineering / electrical and electronic engineering, and (MSc. degree of Electrical power / electrical and electronic engineering will be an added advantage).

At least 10 years of relevant practical experience and shall have successfully managed at least five (5) similar projects (scope and magnitude), including design, supply, and installation contracts including SPV+BESS.

Demonstrated practical experience in contract management, construction supervision, and project procurement, particularly in the energy sector and preferably with experience in World Bank Procurement Regulations.

Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

2.      Duration:

The duration for the assignment is eighteen (18) months period, subject satisfactory performance as evidenced by performance reviews and need for the services. The consultant shall report to the PIU Project Coordinator. The assignment is expected to commence on  30 June 2025.

3.                  The Ministry of Energy and Minerals now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultants must submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.

4.                  The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017 and August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

5.                  A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants Selection method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.

Interested Consultants may obtain further information including detailed Terms of Reference at the address given below from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Hargeisa time (Excluding public holidays).

Expressions of interest (EOI) and CV must be delivered (in person or by e-mail) in a written form in three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 10th June 2025 at 14:00 PM (Hargeisa Time) – Subject marked clearly as – Application for Project Manager-SESRP-Somaliland. 

Attention: The Project Coordinator,

Ministry of Energy and Minerals

Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project

Project Implementation Unit

Road #1, 26 June Avenue in Sha’ab Area,

Opposite the Presidential Palace,

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Republic of Somaliland

Email: [email protected] and copy [email protected]