Bulsho Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist.

Garowe-based Puntland State Of Somalia is looking to fill the role of Bulsho Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist.. Professionals with a background in Gender/advocacy and at least 7 - 8 years of experience are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is May, 02 — early applications are encouraged. 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-545002-CS-INDV Duty Station: Garowe, Puntland Somalia (with potential travel to the target Districts and Cities of Bulsho Project) Deadline: 2nd 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, Federalism and Democratisation of Puntland 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 Puntland 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 particip === Skills & Qualifications === 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 equiv --- About Garowe --- Garowe is the administrative capital of the Puntland State of Somalia. The city has developed into an important center for governance, education, and humanitarian operations in northeastern Somalia. Many international organizations maintain offices in Garowe, supporting development and resilience-building programs across the region. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): La-talin • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Garoowe

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 - Strong facilitation and community engagement skills, with the ability to promote gender equality and inclusion in practice. - Practical experience in establishing and managing grievance redress mechanisms (GRM). -

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: [email protected] and copy to [email protected] and [email protected] latest by 2nd May, 2026 at 04:00 PM Mogadishu time. Attention: Bulsho PIU Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist Ministry of Interior, Federalism and Democratisation Puntland State of Somalia Garowe, Puntland, Somalia Apply on [email protected] Apply at: mailto:[email protected]