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

Join Puntland State Of Somalia as a Bulsho PIU Local governments and community development specialist - LG&CD Specialist. — this consultant role is based in Garowe. The ideal candidate will have 7 - 8 years of professional experience in the Development field. Submit your application by Apr, 29 to be considered for this role. 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: Garowe, Puntland, Somalia (with potential travel to the target Districts and Cities of Bulsho Project) Deadline: 29th April, 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, === 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: 1- 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. 2- 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) o --- 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: 1- 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. 2- 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. 3- Skills and competencies • Strong facilitation and community engagement skills, with the ability to p

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. 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 29th April, 2026 at 04:00 PM Mogadishu time. Attention: Bulsho PIU LG&CD Specialist Ministry of Interior, Federalism and Democratisation of Puntland Puntland State of Somalia Garowe, Puntland, Somalia Apply on [email protected] Apply at: mailto:[email protected]