REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
Republic of Somaliland
Education for Human Capital Development Project
Grant No.: IDA-D8370
Assignment Title: Civil Engineer
Reference No. SO-MOES-482150-CS-INDV
Place of Assignment: Hargeisa, Somaliland
Submission Deadline: 10-April-2025
The Government of Somaliland through the Ministry of Education & Science has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of Somaliland Education for Human Capital Development Project (E4HCD). The project is designed to provide interventions to improve system effectiveness, instructional quality, and learning outcomes in Somaliland.
The Project consists of the following four key components: (1) System Building – This component will focus on strengthening systems to implement Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP); (2) Expansion of access to quality schooling for the disadvantaged – (3) Enhanced instruction quality –and (4) Project Management.
Responsibilities:
The main aim of the assignment is to support project teams in the preparation of project appraisal reports; to formulate project aspects related to civil engineering and contracting; and evaluate E4HCD projects to ensure that signed contracts about works aspects are safe and executed as per the specifications and contract’s timelines. The consultant is required to promptly identify emerging engineering issues and ensure these are immediately addressed within the Bank rules and procedures.
He/She will provide comprehensive architecture, structural, civil engineering, and technical support for the E4HCD Project, collaborating closely with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
He/she will undertake all the other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that can be found at the following https://moe.govsomaliland.org/ or can be provided upon submission of application (in person or by E-mail) provided below.
Skills and qualifications
Selection will be based on the qualification and experience of the candidate and followed by an interview. At a minimum, the candidate is expected to have the following level of qualification and experience:
- A minimum qualification of Degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- At least Eight (8) years of working experience, preferably in large-scale construction projects.
- At least three (3) years of experience in working with international development partners and other non-state education providers is greatly desirable.
- Familiarity with supervision of construction contracts, standard forms of measurement, and industry regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide accurate and reliable project reporting and documentation.
- He/she will be computer literate and if possible able to work on various packages including word processing, and Excel Tables.
- He/she would be expected to have keen environmental awareness of the built environment and the emerging debate in the fight against global warming and how efficiency in the design of institutional infrastructure could positively contribute to the reduction of environmental destruction.
- Prior experience working with the Somaliland Ministries of Education and Science is an added advantage.
- Excellent writing and oral skills in English,
- Excellent writing and oral skills in the national language (Somali),
- A team player and effective action oriented.
- Familiarity with, as well as experience concerning, the instruments of education and international intergovernmental organizations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Willingness to travel and work across all regions of Somaliland.
- Ability to work well with others and build good relationships with clients (school administrators) and all other stakeholders.
REPORTING
The civil engineer will report to the PIU Project coordinator that he/she will perform under the overall guidance of the World Bank Task Team Leader(s) for the SEHCD project.
The civil engineer shall be contracted for an initial one-year period.
The Ministry of Education and Science now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultants must submit 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.
Duration of Assignment
The Civil Engineer shall be contracted for an initial one-year period.
How to apply
The 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.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
Interested applicants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference from the Ministry in person or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 8:30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday.
Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before April 10, 2025, at 17:00 hours.
Attention; PIU Coordinator
Ministry of Education & Science
Wadada Madaxtooyada Road1 Next to the Ministry of Finance
Hargeisa-Somaliland
E-mail: hrm.moe1@gmail.com & cc PIU-coordinatorHCDRKprojects@outlook.com