Bulsho Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist.

Southwest State Of Somalia (SWS) is recruiting a Bulsho Social Safeguarding and Gender Specialist. for their Baidoa office. The successful candidate will bring strong Gender/advocacy experience spanning at least 7 - 8 years. Applications are open until May, 02. Don't miss this opportunity. 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: 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, 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 distri === 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 Baidoa --- Baidoa is the interim capital of the South West State of Somalia. The city is strategically important for humanitarian operations and has a significant presence of international and local organizations working on food security, health, and livelihood programs. It offers opportunities for professionals in the humanitarian and development sectors. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): La-talin • Shaqo Baydhabo • Shaqo Cusub

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] latest by 2nd 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 Apply on [email protected] Apply at: mailto:[email protected]