REOI: Individual Consultant; Portfolio Manager

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS)

NAME OF PROJECT: Somalia Recurrent Cost & Reform Financing Project (RCRFP) – Phase III

PROJECT ID: P173731

Grant No.: IDA-D6580-SO

Assignment Title: Individual Consultant; Portfolio Manager

Reference No.: SO-MOF-422499-CS-INDV

Place of assignment: Mogadishu Somalia

Submission deadline: 18th May 2024

A. BACKGROUND

The initial Recurrent Cost Reform Finance (RCRF) Project became effective in 2014, and a second phase (RCRF 2) became effective in July 2015 and was initially expected to close in June 2022. The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has received additional funds that will run until June 2024 to enable scale-up and extension of activities. The RCRF project is implemented on behalf of FGS by the Ministry of Finance. The Project Development Objective (PDO) supports the Federal Government of Somalia and Eligible Federal Member States to strengthen resource management systems, the inter-governmental fiscal framework, and service delivery systems in health and education. The Ministry of Finance intends to apply part of the proceeds for the payment for services of the Portfolio Manager

B. Scope of Work and Responsibilities

The Portfolio Manager will support the Office of the Minister of Finance to engage with MPTF projects and partners effectively and efficiently in general and, more particularly, improve the management of day-to-day top-down communications from the World Bank Country Management Unit and its different project’s Task Team missions and the Projects Implementation Units (PIUs). The Portfolio Manager will report directly to the Minister and closely work with the World Bank, beneficiary government institutions, and heads of PIUs. Additionally, the Consultant shall support the coordination of other development partners budget support and other support programs and ensure synergies. A detailed Terms of Reference shall be available on request from the email provided below.

C. Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate and followed by an interview. The Portfolio Manager must have the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree in economics, Business Administration, Communication, Public Relations, Management and/or Development Studies, etc. from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience including three years with a
  government institution.
• Experience in leading similar assignment(s) in Somalia and/or federal states; and
  knowledge of Somalia Donor Partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within and build a team environment, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a diverse work environment.
• Ability to adapt and cope with changes and work-related pressure.
• Excellent reporting skills,
• Written and spoken fluency in both Somali and English are mandatory requirements.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

D. Duration & Duty Station: Twelve (12) months. The duty station is Mogadishu Somalia with possible travels to the FMSs.

E. The Ministry of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia (MoF) now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultants must submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) can be found at the following website: www.mof.gov.so or it can be forwarded to the applicant upon submission of application to the address indicated below.

F. 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.

G. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants selection method set out in the “Procurement Regulations”.

H. Mode of submission of Applications and deadline:

Interested applicants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference from the Ministry by requesting via e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 9.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday excluding public holidays.

Expressions of interest (EOI) and CV with 3 reference persons must be delivered (by e-mail ) in a written form to the address below by 18th May 2024 at 12:00 Hours (Mogadishu Time) – with email subject marked clearly as “ Portfolio Manager – REF: SO-MOF-422499-CS- INDV

Project Coordinator,
RCRF Project – Office of the PIU
Ministry of Finance of Federal Government of Somalia, Mogadishu Email: rcrfrecruitment@mof.gov.so