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Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP)- P177816 Expression of Interest (EoI) for S-FSRP Long-Term Scholarship- Hirshabelle

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:21:15 +0000

Hirshabelle STATE OF SOMALIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION (MOAI-HSS)

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Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP)- P177816

Expression of Interest (EoI) for S-FSRP Long-Term Scholarship

INTRODUCTION

The Government of Somalia has acquired an International Development Association (IDA) credit to finance the Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP). The FGS intends to utilize part of the credit proceeds to finance the cost of the PhD, MSc/MBA, and Bachelor’s Degrees for the S-FSRP Scholarships Program relevant to the project.

The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in the targeted project areas of Somalia. This objective will be achieved by increasing farm productivity and resilience through the development and dissemination of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) technologies and services to farmers, including climate-smart seed systems and gender- sensitive technologies. The Project activities will be implemented within six components, namely: –

(Re-) Building Resilient Agricultural Production Capacity
Supporting the Sustainable Development of Natural Resources for Resilient Agricultural Landscapes;

Getting to Markets;

Promoting a Greater Focus on Food Systems Resilience in National and Regional Policy Making
Contingency Emergency Response Component
Project Coordination and

Scholarship Call

Purpose: – The purpose of the S-FSRP Scholarship Programme is to enhance human capacity for Somalia’s food and agricultural systems by offering long-term training opportunities to eligible professionals and students in the agriculture and livestock sectors at FGS and FMS levels.

Areas of focus: The S-FSRP scholarship program aims to build the capacity of the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, the Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range (MoLFR) FGS and FMS-Line Ministries (MoAI & MoLFR) and the implementing counties in areas relevant to the project.

3.2 Priority Training Areas

Scholarships will focus on fields that are critical for transforming Somalia’s food systems, including:

Climate-smart agriculture, climate change adaptation, and sustainable livestock systems
Farmers’ community engagement and technology transfer
Water, rangeland, and natural resource management
biosecurity, and veterinary public health
Agricultural markets and enterprise development
Financial inclusion and creditworthiness for farmers
Animal health, veterinary services, and disease surveillance
Food systems policy development and public expenditure analysis
Resilience-enhancing agricultural and livestock policies

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

4.1 Eligible Applicants

Eligible candidates include those from the agriculture and livestock sectors under FGS and FMS institutions who have secured admission to accredited universities. Inclusive to all staff and interns of key S-FSRP implementing agencies, Line Ministries FGS/FMS are eligible, as provided in the eligibility criteria available on the S-FSRP website.

The core requirements include:

The candidate must be a resident Somali citizen.
Applicants must secure admissionto an accredited university prior to applying. Scholarships cannot be awarded without proof of admission.
Applicants must demonstrate a clear commitment to conducting research that aligns with Somalia’s food systems priorities and the thematic focus areas of the S-FSRP. This commitment should be supported by a well-developed concept note or an approved research proposal that highlights their intention to contribute to the program’s goals.
A formal recommendation letter from the applicant’s employer, affiliated institution, or direct supervisor is required. The letter should confirm the candidate’s qualifications, professional potential and suitability for the scholarship, as well as the institution’s supporor the applicant’s participation in the programme.

4.2 Programme-Specific Eligibility

a) PhD Applicants

Must be admitted to a recognized international or regional university. Scholarships cannot be awarded without proof of admission.
Research topic must fall within S-FSRP priority areas.
Since Somali universities currently lack PhD programmes in critical fields; therefore, PhD study is offered exclusively abroad.
PhD Applicants Must not exceed 38 years of age.

b) Master’s Applicants

Master programs may be pursued abroad, particularly at reputable regional universities offering specialized agricultural and livestock programs, and candidates may pursue studies at regional or international universities. This approach ensures quality, equity, feasibility, and long-term sustainability of Somalia’s human capacity development agenda.
Applicants should already have an admission letter before submitting their scholarship application.
The applicants must hold at least a Second Class Upper Bachelor’s degree, or Second Class Lower plus minimum two years relevant experience.
Areas of study areas must align with S-FSRP technical priorities.

The master Applicants Must not exceed 30 years of age.
c) Bachelor’s Applicants

Must have completed secondary education.
Studies will be conducted only within Somali universities.
Priority to applicants from FMS and public institutions.
The upper age limit is 25 years for those applying to undergraduate. Scholarships cannot be awarded without proof of admission

4.3 Continuing Students

The scholarship also supports ongoing Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students who:

Have completed coursework
Are admitted in accredited universities
Undertake research aligned with S-FSRP priority areas

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Completed Application Form
Concept Note (aligned with S-FSRP thematic priorities)
Admission Letter (mandatory)
Passport copy
National ID (if available)
Relevant academic certificates and transcript

Development of Concept Notes for PhD and MSc Applicants

Development of Concept Notes -for PhD and MSc

All applicants will be required to submit a concept note that adheres to the project’s guidelines as described below and detailed in Annex 9. The concept note should be written in font Arial 12 with a line spacing of 1.5 as elaborated below:-

The title should not exceed 15 words
Introduction and Relevance/justification of study should not exceed one (1) page and should include the following:

An introduction that brings into context previous related studies with references
Relevance of the proposed research to the S-FSRP thematic areas of focus, including the needs and constraints of the targeted counties
Problem statement (research gap) being addressed by the research
Objectives and expected results of the research
Value addition/ innovation, the research intends to achieve on resilient food systems resilience

Methodology and Outputs should not exceed two (2) pages and should contain the following;

Outline of the conceptual and theoretical framework
Brief description of the study activities
Brief description of materials and methods for each activity, describing how the study will be conducted.
Outline of the expected outputs in relation to the S-FSRP thematic area of focus
Outline of the scope and limitations of the study
Workplan and Budget not exceeding one (1) page and containing the following;

Workplan, indicating a road map to completion

Summarized budget lines for each activity, noting that the personnel budget line, travel, and accommodation must not exceed one-third of the overall budget.
Concept Notes that do not meet the above basic requirements will be rejected without appraisal.

Scholarship Application Procedure

Interested applicants will be expected to submit the following:
- Duly completed Scholarship Application Form
- A relevant Concept Note in the prescribed format
- Duly completed training Scholarship Bond Form (applicable ONLY for those awarded scholarships)
- For the Continuing Scholarship category, a letter of admission, an Official Performance Progress report and Academic Transcripts from the University

All completed documents should be sent in both hard and soft copies to the address below:-

Submission of Application

Interested candidates should submit their application electronically to the following address before 10th May 2026 at 5:00 PM:
ahmed.xusein@hotmail.com

In terms fo hard-copy submissions, the candidates may be delivered their applications to the following address:

Hirshabelle State Project Coordination unit, S-FSRP Office,
Jowhar city

Hirshabelle state of Somalia

Bulsho Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist- Southwest State – Baidoa

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:30:25 +0000

Ministry of Interior, Local Government & Reconciliation

South West State

Bulsho Project – Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

Individual Selection of Consultant

Country: Federal Government of Somalia

Project ID No. P508408

Name of the Project: Bulsho Project – Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience

Consulting Service: Bulsho Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist.

Individual/Firm: Individual

Ref No: SO-MOIFAR-545009-CS-INDV

Duty Station: Baidoa, South West Somalia (with potential travel to the target Districts and Cities of Bulsho Project)

Deadline: 2^nd May, 2026

BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

The Bulsho Project – Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience (P508408) is under the lead of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation – MoIFAR of the Federal Government of Somalia and responsible for the national program called Bulsho, the Somali word for society. The Bulsho Program puts citizens and communities at the center of the government’s action. The Bulsho Program is a Somali government-led initiative designed to strengthen community and local institutions, fostering social cohesion, inclusion, and resilience. As Somalia continues its recovery from two decades of civil war, the program places a strong emphasis on enhancing service delivery, rebuilding the social contract, and promoting community-centered governance. This uniquely Somali-owned and -driven initiative underscores government ownership and leadership at federal, member state, and district levels, ensuring institutional sustainability and the realization of key policy outcomes.

The Ministry of Interior, Local Government and Reconciliation of South West State of Somalia have established Project Implementation Units – PIUs, headed a State Project Managers, which have the responsibility for the activities that take place in South West State.

The PIUs are responsible for managing project activities at state-level and to liaise with districts. Specifically, the PIUs are responsible for: (i) Verifying eligibility of districts, appraising districts’ request to participate – this includes allocation of Bulsho packages and conducting lottery for each package and verifying the fulfilment of district commitments. (ii) Preparing state-level procurement plans. (iii) Preparing annual project work plans and budgets for state-level activities. (iv) Carrying out procurement for state-level activities. (v) Managing the contract with the logistic firm. (vi) Delivering capacity building activities and providing quality assurance and technical backstopping to districts – this includes trainings of district officials and staff. as well as community entities that play a role in the project. (vii) Preparing requisitions for funds to be transferred to districts, as per the project workplan, and in accordance with the grant agreement/sub-agreements and this POM and its annexes. (viii) Preparing quarterly narrative and financial reports for project activities taking place in their states. (ix) Verifying technical and E&S appraisal of local investments (Component 3) as well as other E&S actions as per the Environment and Social Management Plan. (x) Verifying the soundness of sustainability plans for the local investment prepared by the districts, including Operations & Maintenance (O&M) plans and the Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for the management of local infrastructures; and (xi) Preparing security management plans and applying security protocols in partnership with the security firm.

The Ministry of Interior, Local Government and Reconciliation of Soouth West State of Somalia is seeking to use a portion of the Bulsho Project to finance the recruitment of a Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist to support the South West Project Implementation Unit – PIU.

Responsibilities: For the Bulsho Project activities, the Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist at the PIU will be responsible for implementing Bulsho’s social development and gender inclusion agenda at the state and district levels. The Specialist will ensure that Local Social Contract Platforms – LSCPs, Citizens’ Charters, and community planning processes are inclusive, participatory and responsive to the needs of women, youth, minorities, IDPs and other marginalized groups.

The Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist at the PIU will be responsible for implementing Bulsho’s social development and gender inclusion agenda at the state and district levels. The Specialist will ensure that Local Social Contract Platforms – LSCPs, Citizens’ Charters, and community planning processes are inclusive, participatory and responsive to the needs of women, youth, minorities, IDPs and other marginalized groups. The Specialist will support districts and communities in preparing and applying social risk management measures, developing grievance redress mechanisms, and implementing gender-sensitive approaches in community-driven investments. The role combines both social safeguarding and gender responsibilities, providing practical support and monitoring to ensure that Bulsho-funded investments contribute to equitable, inclusive and sustainable local development.

The PIU Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist will work closely with the PCU Social Safeguarding Specialist and the PIU the Local Government and Community Development Specialist

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:

Educational Background

University degree in sociology, social development, human rights, gender studies, anthropology, economics, public administration, social works, development studies. A master’s degree in the above fields is an advantage.

Professional Experience

Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in social safeguards or social development, inclusion, or gender-focused programs. (Note: pre-university graduation experiences will be not counted)
A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in social development, community engagement, social risk management, or related fields, with at least two (2) years in fragile, conflict-affected, and/or FCV contexts.
Familiarity with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) or equivalent international social safeguards frameworks, or demonstrated willingness and ability to learn
Demonstrated experience in conducting social screening, preparing social safeguard inputs to ESMPs, and monitoring social risk mitigation measures.
Proven track record in facilitating participatory planning and ensuring inclusion of women, youth, minorities, IDPs, and marginalized groups.
Proven track record in capacity building of local governments, community institutions, and civil society actors. Note: Experience limited to policy development, advisory roles, or research without direct involvement in implementation of community-level processes will not be considered sufficient.

Skills and competencies

Knowledge

Good understanding of the World Bank ESF, ESCP, and social safeguard instruments.
Familiarity with Somalia’s social dynamics, governance structures, and challenges to inclusion, especially in the state and at local level.
Awareness of gender and social development issues in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
Ability and willingness to undertake regular field travel to project target districts within the FMS, subject to security clearance.

Language skills/requirement.

Excellent command of Somali language, e.g., reading, writing and presenting is essential
Excellent command of English language, e.g., reading, writing and presenting is essential.

REPORTING

The Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist will report to the South West Bulsho PIU Project Manager.

TIMING Duration of Assignment:

The Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist shall be contracted for up to 12 months and renewable upon satisfactory performance.

The Ministry of Interior, Local Government and Reconciliation of South West State of Somalia now invites eligible individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned 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.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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, 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. (Female candidates who meet the required qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply for the position of Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist)

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including a detailed updated CV and cover letter, outlining their experience and qualifications in relation to the role marked with the subject title of the position by the following email address: hr@moilgr.sw.so and copy to Abdirahman.ahmed@moifar.gov.so latest by 2^nd May, 2026 at 04:00 PM Mogadishu time.

Attention:

Bulsho PIU Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist

Ministry of Interior, Local Government and Reconciliation

South West State of Somalia

Baidoa, South West, Somalia

Bulsho PIU Local governments and community development specialist – LG&CD Specialist- BAIDOA

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:23:54 +0000

Ministry of Interior, Local Government & Reconciliation

South West State

Bulsho Project – Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

Individual Selection of Consultant

Country: Federal Government of Somalia

Project ID No. P508408

Name of the Project: Bulsho Project – Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience

Consulting Service: Bulsho PIU Local governments and community development specialist – LG&CD Specialist.

Individual/Firm: Individual

Ref No: ——————

Duty Station: Baidoa, South West, Somalia (with potential travel to the target Districts and Cities of Bulsho Project)

Deadline: 29^th April, 2026

BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

The Ministry of Interior, Local Government and Reconciliation of South West State of Somalia is seeking to use a portion of the Bulsho Project to finance the recruitment of a Local Government & Community Development – LG&CD Specialist to support the South West Project Implementation Unit – PIU.

Responsibilities: For the Bulsho Project activities, the Local Government and Community Development Specialist will support the PIU in ensuring effective implementation of Bulsho’s participatory planning and community-driven components at state and district levels. The objective is to operationalize the Local Social Contract Platform, facilitate inclusive planning and decision-making, and strengthen district and community capacities to manage Bulsho-funded activities. The Specialist will provide hands-on technical support to district governments and community institutions to ensure transparency, accountability, and sustainability of Bulsho processes, with particular focus on the design and implementation of matching grants, use of voice vouchers, and support to communities in executing local investments.

The Local Government and Community Development Specialist will work closely with the PIU Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist, Environmental Safeguarding Specialist and PCU Local Government and Community Development Specialists to ensure effective information sharing, oversight, guidance, and technical backstopping. The role will also provide technical support and capacity building to cities and districts under the South West State.

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:

Educational Background
University degree in social sciences, Social Works, development studies, Political Science, International Relations, Peace & Governance, International Humanitarian Action, Public Administration. A master’s degree is an advantage.
Professional certification in local governance, service delivery and capacity-buildings (Training of Trainer – ToR) is highly desirable.
Professional Experience
Minimum of 7 years relevant experience community- development, participatory planning, and local governance, with demonstrated hands-on experience at both community and district level.
At least 5 years’ experience working with government and/or donor-funded programs supporting Community and Local Development (CLD), Community-Driven Development (CDD) or similar approaches, including direct involvement in community-level implementation of grants, community contracting, and community-led investments, preferably in fragile or conflict-affected contexts.
Demonstrated experience in mobilizing communities for collective action, including community contributions or fundraising, is an advantage.
Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating participatory planning processes at both district and community level.
Proven track record in capacity building of local governments, community institutions, and civil society actors.
Note: pre-university graduation experiences will be not counted. Experience limited to policy development, advisory roles, or research without direct involvement in implementation of community-level processes will not be considered sufficient.
Skills and competencies
Knowledge
Good understanding of Community and Local Development (CLD), Community-Driven Development (CDD) or similar approaches in Somalia, including participatory planning, community contracting, and community-level financial management.
Familiarity with World Bank approaches to community-driven development and local governance.
Awareness of the political, social, and cultural dynamics affecting community engagement and local governance in Somalia, especially in the state and at local level.
Language skills/requirement.
Excellent command of Somali language, e.g., reading, writing and presenting is essential
Excellent command of English language, e.g., reading, writing and presenting is essential.

REPORTING

The Local Government & Community Development – LG&CD Specialist will report to the South West Bulsho PIU Project Manager.

TIMING Duration of Assignment:

The Local Government & Community Development – LG&CD Specialist shall be contracted for up to 12 months with 3 months of probationary period) and renewable upon satisfactory performance.

The Ministry of Interior, Local Government and Reconciliation of South West State of Somalia now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned 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.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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

Attention:

Bulsho PIU LG&CD Specialist

Ministry of Interior, Local Government and Reconciliation of South West

South West State of Somalia

Biadoa, South West, Somalia

Bulsho PIU Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning – MEAL Specialist.- Southwest state -Baidoa

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:16:34 +0000

Ministry of Interior, Local Government & Reconciliation

South West State

Bulsho Project – Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

Individual Selection of Consultant

Country: Federal Government of Somalia

Project ID No. P508408

Name of the Project: Bulsho Project – Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience

Consulting Service: Bulsho PIU Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning – MEAL Specialist.

Individual/Firm: Individual

Ref No: SO-MOIFAR-540748-CS-INDV

Duty Station: Baidoa, South West, Somalia (with potential travel to the target Districts and Cities of Bulsho Project)

Deadline: 2^nd May, 2026

BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

The Ministry of Interior, Local Government and Reconciliation of South West State of Somalia is seeking to use a portion of the Bulsho Project to finance the recruitment of a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning – MEAL Specialist to support the South West Project Implementation Unit – PIU.

Responsibilities: For the Bulsho Project activities, the main objective of the assignment is to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the Bulsho Project at the state and district levels, through the collection, verification, and reporting of MIS data; close collaboration with district staff; and coordination with the Knowledge Management and Research Firm on survey-based data collection, in line with the Project Operations Manual (POM), the project Results Framework (RF), the project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (MEP), World Bank requirements.

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning – MEAL Specialist will work in close coordination with, and provide support to, the PCU M&E Specialist, as well as collaborate with the PCU & PIUs Social Safeguarding, Environmental Specialist, the Local Government & Community Development Specialist, and also Third-Party Monitoring and Digital Innovation Firms to ensure that all M&E activities comply with the project’s Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), ethical research standards, and SEA/SH prevention measures.

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:

Educational Background

University degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Technology/Science, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Political Science, Development Studies. Master’s degree in the above field is an asset.

Professional Experience

Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in M&E for donor-funded projects in fragile/conflict-affected contexts, preferably in Somalia or the East Africa region. Note: pre-university graduation experiences will be not counted).
Experience in community-level data collection, site verification, and stakeholder engagement.
Strong skills in data entry, validation, and basic analysis using MIS platforms, statistical software and data tools (e.g., STATA, SPSS, Excel, KoBoToolbox).
Experience supporting survey operations and working with contracted research firms.
Excellent communication skills in Somali and English, with proven ability to write clear and concise reports.
Knowledge of World Bank M&E requirements and results frameworks is an advantage.

Skills and competencies

Knowledge

In-depth understanding of M&E principles, RBM, and Theory of Change.
Familiarity with donor M&E requirements (e.g., World Bank, UN, USAID).
Knowledge of Somalia’s socio-political and institutional context.
Understanding of cross-cutting themes: gender, inclusion, conflict sensitivity.
Experience with statistical software (e.g., STATA, SPSS, R) and digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).
Knowledge of adaptive management and using M&E for decision-making.

Language skills/requirement.

Excellent command of Somali language, e.g., reading, writing and presenting is essential
Excellent command of English language, e.g., reading, writing and presenting is essential.

REPORTING

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning – MEAL Specialist will report to the South West Bulsho PIU Project Manager.

TIMING Duration of Assignment:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning – MEAL Specialist shall be contracted for up to 12 months and renewable upon satisfactory performance.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including a detailed updated CV and cover letter, outlining their experience and qualifications in relation to the role marked with the subject title of the position by the following email address: hr@moilgr.sw.so and Abdirahman.ahmed@moifar.gov.so latest by 2^nd May, 2026 at 04:00 PM Mogadishu time.

Attention:

Bulsho PIU Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning – MEAL Specialist

Ministry of Interior, Local Government and Reconciliation

South West State of Somalia

Baidoa, South West, Somalia

Construction of Bonkay Agricultural Research Station (BARS) for the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) Baidoa Town, Baidoa District, Somalia.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:52:57 +0000

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION

Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids

Small Works

(One-Envelope Bidding Process)

Contract

Title

Construction of Bonkay Agricultural Research Station (BARS) for the Ministry of

Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI)

Baidoa Town, Baidoa District, Somalia.

RFB No: SO-MOAI-525110-CW-RFB

Project Somalia Food Project (S-FSRP)

Project ID. P177816

Grant No. IDA-E1850

Purchaser Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Federal Republic of Somalia

Country Somalia

1. 2. The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has received financing from the World Bank toward

the cost of implementing the “Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP)” and intends

to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the “Construction of Bonkay

Agricultural Research Station (BARS) for the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation

(MoAI), Baidoa Town, Baidoa District, Somalia.”. For this contract, the Borrower shall process

the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s

Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of the Federal Government of Somalia now invites

sealed bids from eligible bidders for the “Construction of Bonkay Agricultural Research

Station (BARS) for the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI), Baidoa Town,

Baidoa District, Somalia.” The duration for the completion of the contract is 18 (eighteen)

Months.4. 3. Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Procurement using a

Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement

Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised in November 2017, August

2018, November 2020, and September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”) and

is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations

Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Ministry of

Agriculture and Irrigation, FGS, Mogadishu, Somalia through email:

procurement@fsrp.gov.so and copy to: mubashir.fsrpsom@gmail.com, Somalia,

and inspect the bidding documents during office hours 09:00 to 16:00 hours,

Mogadishu, Somalia local time, from Saturday to Thursday, exclusive of public

holidays, at the address given below.

5. 6. The bidding documents in English may be obtained by interested eligible bidders

free of cost upon submitting a written application to the address below.

Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 16th May 2026. at

11:30am Mogadishu, Somalia time on 16th May 2026.at 11:30am Electronic

Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly

opened in the presence of the Bidders designated representatives and anyone who

chooses to attend at the address below on 16th May 2026.at 11:30am

Mogadishu, Somalia time

7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration in the format

included in Section IV, Bidding Forms.

8. 9. All Bids must be accompanied by a Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and/or

Sexual Harassment (SH) Declaration.

Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to

disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership as part of the

Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as

included in the bidding document.

10. The address

referred to above

is: FSRP Project

Office

Procurement

Ministry of Agriculture and

Irrigation Wabari district,

Jayga Street, Near to Ali Jimale

Mosques, Building 46

Floor/ Room number: S-FSRP/NPCU Office on 1st

Floor Email: fsrpprocurement@moa.gov.so.

Copy

mubashir.fsrpsom@ma

il.com

City: Mogadishu

Country: Somalia

Procurement of Consultancy services for Development of Integrated Operational Manuals for the Southwest State Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:41:08 +0000

SOUTHWEST STATE OF SOMALIA

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRGATION

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia (FGS)

NAME OF PROJECT: Somali-Food Systems Resilience Project-Phase 3 (S-FSRP III)

PROJECT ID: P177816

Grant No: IDA-E1850

ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Procurement of Consultancy services for Development of Integrated

Operational Manuals for the Southwest State Ministry of Agriculture and

Irrigation and Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range

REFERENCE NO.: SO-MOAI-SWS-492165-CS-CQS

PLACE OF ASSIGNMENT: Baidoa, Southwest Stata of Somalia

The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank

toward the cost of Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) and intends to apply part of

the proceed for the above-named consulting service. The Consulting service is designed to deliver

context-specific, user-friendly, and integrated operational manuals for the Ministry of

Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) and the Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range (MoLFR) of

Southwest State of Somalia.

The primary objective of the consultancy is to design and deliver context-specific, user-friendly,

and integrated operational manuals for the MoAI and MoLFR of Southwest State of Somalia.

These manuals aim to strengthen institutional capacity by improving internal systems, increasing

operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with national and donor standards, and promoting

greater transparency and accountability. The developed manuals will comprehensively address

the ministries’ core functional areas, including Financial Management, Human Resources and

Administration, Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

The scope of the assignment includes ensuring the developed manuals serve as strategic tools to

streamline internal processes, enhance operational transparency and accountability, and align

the Ministry’s functions with national regulations and international best practices in public sector

governance. The Consultant will undertake all the specific tasks detailed out in the Terms of

Reference (TOR). The duration of the consulting services contract shall be for six (6) calendar

months, commencing from the effective date of contract. The detailed TOR for the assignment

can be found upon submission of written application at the e-mail address provided below.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to

indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide

information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to

perform the Services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar

conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).

1The selection criteria are as follows:

a) Core Business of the firm and the firm must be a legally registered/incorporated entity

with a core business focus on developing operational policies, procedures, standard

operating procedures (SOPs), and organizational systems. The firm must have been

operational in this field for a minimum of five (5) years.

b) The firm must provide evidence of having successfully completed at least two (2) similar

assignments within the last five (5) years. These assignments should involve the design,

review, or development of policies, procedures, manuals, SOPs, or strategic institutional

documents in a comparable public sector or development-oriented environment. The

submission should include:

• Title and scope of each assignment

• Client name and contact details

• Duration and value of the assignment

• Year of completion

c) The technical and managerial organization of the firm and show Multidisciplinary team in

the area related with this Consulting Service such as Institutional Development Specialist,

Financial Management Specialist, Procurement & Supply Chain Management Specialist,

Human Resource and Organizational Development Expert (Provide only the structure of

the organization. Do not provide CVs of staff). Key experts will not be evaluated at the

shortlisting stage.

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 August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023, (“Procurement Regulations”), setting

forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualification but should indicate

clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In case

of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the

entire contract, if selected.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS)

method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultant may obtain

further information at the address below during office hours from 8:30am to 3.30pm Mogadishu

time (Excluding public holidays). Expressions of interest (EOI) should 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 19th

March 2026 at 17:00 Hours (Baidoa Time).

Attention: – Hassan Suleiman Mohamed Ali

S- FSRP State Project Coordinator; Southwest State of Somalia

Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation

Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S- FSRP); State Project Coordination Unit (SPCU)

Address: Howlwadaag Village, Opposite UNICEF Office Baidoa; Behind Horyaal Hotel Annexes,

Baidoa, Somala

E-mail: swss.fsrp.proc.fekere@gmail.com & Copied to: hassansmc114@gmail.com

PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING AND ENGINEERING (DUPENG) PR033 – Mogadishu, Somalia

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:49:32 +0000

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please find attached the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Provision of Consultancy Services for The Department of Urban Planning and Engineering – DUPENG (PR 033).

Take note of the following important dates:

Questions Date Deadline: All questions relating to this solicitation must be submitted electronically via email to: TIS3 SINAAN Team at sinaan.procurement@dt-global.com, no later than Friday, 13 February 2026 by 1700hrs (5 pm) East African Time EAT).
RFP Deadline: Monday, 23 February 2026; 1600 hrs (4 pm) East Africa Time (EAT).

Submission: Submission (Electronically): Bidders submit their bids by email to SINAAN Tender Team (sinaan.tender@dt-global.com) as two separate PDF files – Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal. Bids received after the deadline date and time will not be considered.

Kindly read all the documentation carefully and understand the requirements in the ITT, ensuring you submit all the required documentation.

With Regards,

DT GLOBAL/ SINAAN TENDER

Invitation to Tender (ITT) – Purchase, Supply & Installation of Solar PV System & BESS in 6 Buildings in Dhusamareb (PR 029)

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:32:06 +0000

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please find attached the Invitation to Tender (ITT), which includes the Bid Book for the PPurchase, Supply & Installation of Solar PV System & BESS in 6 Buildings in Dhusamareb (PR 029).

Take note of the following important dates:

1. Site Visit: There is a mandatory site visit (at bidder’s cost) to be conducted at the site and certificate signed by The Dhusamareb Mayor and SINAAN City Coordinator and submitted together with the filled out and signed bid book by the ITT deadline.

2. Bidder’s Conference: There will be a bidder’s conference where bidder’s will be guided on what is expected to be submitted in the Bid Book. This will be done virtually via a SINAAN Procurement Teams Meeting accessible in this link (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fmeet%2F21834619727453%3Fp%3Do1Y4VEnWtx9ZwVwBQb&data=05%7C02%7Cpeter.ireri%40dt-global.com%7Cbd03b35356d34c0c042208de5c010000%7Cdd4b51f9ee384f0d87d30fcc190484cf%7C0%7C0%7C639049356495087352%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RvOFeYvrcB7T45xm4uy3P1KWzEiaWQBzAYrm9187ppM%3D&reserved=0) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 from 1000 hrs.

3. Questions Date Deadline: All questions relating to this solicitation must be submitted electronically via email to: TIS3 SINAAN Team at sinaan.procurement@dt-global.com, no later than Wednesday, 4 February 2026 by 1700hrs (5 pm) East African Time EAT).

4. RFP Deadline: Saturday, 14 February 2026; 1600 hrs (4 pm) East Africa Time (EAT).

5. Submission: Submission (Physical & Electronically): Completed bid documents should be submitted in sealed envelopes addressed to: The Bid Committee, Dhusamareb Solar PV System & BESS in 6 Buildings (PR 029)
Bids are to be delivered to and received at the Dhusamareb Municipality Office on or before 14 February 2026 at 4:00 pm. Bidders are also required to submit their bids by email (sinaan.tender@dt-global.com) as two separate PDF files – Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal. Both files MUST be password-protected, with the passwords to be provided in person on the bid opening day at the Dhusamareb Municipality Office in Dhusamareb. Bids received after the deadline date and time will not be considered and shall be returned to the bidders unopened.

Kindly read all the documentation carefully and understand the requirements in the ITT, ensuring you submit all the required documentation including filling out and signing the Bid Book.

With Regards,

DT GLOBAL/ SINAAN TENDER

invitation to Tender (ITT) – Purchase, Supply & Installation of 34 Solar Street Lights in Dhusamareb (PR 028)

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:25:36 +0000

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please find attached the Invitation to Tender (ITT), which includes the Bid Book for the Purchase, Supply & Installation of 34 Solar Street Lights in Dhusamareb (PR 028).

Take note of the following important dates:

2 Bidder’s Conference: There will be a bidder’s conference where bidder’s will be guided on what is expected to be submitted in the Bid Book. This will be done virtually via a SINAAN Procurement Teams Meeting accessible in this link (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fmeet%2F21834619727453%3Fp%3Do1Y4VEnWtx9ZwVwBQb&data=05%7C02%7Cpeter.ireri%40dt-global.com%7C7e07a54dd6b241cfd21808de5c008e0e%7Cdd4b51f9ee384f0d87d30fcc190484cf%7C0%7C0%7C639049355460961693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XyTMT0jvGOTjAxncR6MmIF%2ByypQgPvwARpbGt1tmRKw%3D&reserved=0) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 from 1000 hrs.

3 Questions Date Deadline: All questions relating to this solicitation must be submitted electronically via email to: TIS3 SINAAN Team at sinaan.procurement@dt-global.com, no later than Wednesday, 4 February 2026 by 1700hrs (5 pm) East African Time EAT).

4. RFP Deadline: Saturday, 14 February 2026; 1600 hrs (4 pm) East Africa Time (EAT).

5. Submission: Submission (Physical & Electronically): Completed bid documents should be submitted in sealed envelopes addressed to: The Bid Committee, Dhusamareb Solar Street Lights (PR 028)Bids are to be delivered to and received at the Dhusamareb Municipality Office on or before 14 February 2026 at 4:00 pm. Bidders are also required to submit their bids by email (sinaan.tender@dt-global.com) as two separate PDF files – Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal. Both files MUST be password-protected, with the passwords to be provided in person on the bid opening day at the Dhusamareb Municipality Office in Dhusamareb. Bids received after the deadline date and time will not be considered and shall be returned to the bidders unopened.

Kindly read all the documentation carefully and understand the requirements in the ITT, ensuring you submit all the required documentation including filling out and signing the Bid Book.

With Regards,

DT GLOBAL/ SINAAN TENDER

Invitation to Tender (ITT)PURCHASE, SUPPLY, AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS FOR MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF) IN BAIDOA (PR 022)

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:37:56 +0000

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please find attached the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Financial Bid (in Excel) for the Purchase, Supply, and Installation of Materials for the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Baidoa (PR 022).

Take note of the following important dates:

1. Site Visit: There is a mandatory site visit (at bidder’s cost) to be conducted at the site and certificate signed by The Baidoa Mayor and SINAAN City Coordinator and submitted together with the filled out and signed bid book by the ITT deadline.

2. Bidder’s Conference: There will be a bidder’s conference where bidder’s will be guided on what is expected to be submitted in the Bid Book. This will be done virtually via a SINAAN Procurement Teams Meeting accessible in this link (https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fmeet%2F2568376957136%3Fp%3DvCzhr1wTbEB2HFOdmP%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meet&deeplinkId=882df8cf-86e8-43a2-a79f-d50d74d03d39&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true) on Monday, 2 February 2026 from 1430 hrs.
3. Questions Date Deadline: All questions relating to this solicitation must be submitted electronically via email to: TIS3 SINAAN Team at sinaan.procurement@dt-global.com, no later than Wednesday, 4 February 2026 by 1700hrs (5 pm) East African Time EAT).

4. RFP Deadline: Wednesday, 10 February 2026; 1600 hrs (4 pm) East Africa Time (EAT).

Submission: Submission (Physical & Electronically): Completed bid documents should be submitted in sealed envelopes addressed to: The Bid Committee, Baidoa SWM Equipment/Materials, MRF (PR 022)
Bids are to be delivered to and received at the Baidoa Municipality Office on or before 10 February 2026 at 4:00 pm. Bidders are also required to submit their bids by email (sinaan.tender@dt-global.com) as two separate PDF files – Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal. Both files MUST be password-protected, with the passwords to be provided in person on the bid opening day at the Baidoa Municipality Office in Baidoa. Bids received after the deadline date and time will not be considered and shall be returned to the bidders unopened.

Kindly read all the documentation carefully and understand the requirements in the ITT, ensuring you submit all the required documentation including filling out and signing the Bid Book.

With Regards,

DT GLOBAL/ SINAAN TENDER