Call for Applications Technical Experts for an Up-coming Assignment

Vacancy announcement: Horn Associates seeks a Call for Applications Technical Experts for an Up-coming Assignment for their operations in Mogadishu. The role is part of the organization's Multiple Categories operations. This position closes on Oct, 11. Apply now to be considered.

Call for Applications

Technical Experts for an Up-coming Assignment

Six consultancy positions in legal and regulatory reform, enterprise policy, digital governance and legislative drafting.

R E F E R E N C E

HA/REC/2026/001

D A T E O F I S S U E

28 September 2026

C L O S I N G D A T E

Sunday 11 October 2026

D U T Y S T A T I O N

Mogadishu, Somalia

01 About Horn Associates

Horn Associates is an institutional development, policy and management advisory firm with embedded legal expertise,

headquartered in Mogadishu with offices in Nairobi and Hargeisa. Established in 2016, the firm has supported the Federal

Government of Somalia, Federal Member State administrations, regulatory authorities, United Nations agencies and

development partners, including the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank, for a decade.

02 The Opportunity

Horn Associates is assembling a multidisciplinary team of six technical experts whom it is considering for an up-coming

assignment in Somalia concerning legal and regulatory reform at the federal and Federal Member State levels. The duty

station is Mogadishu, with travel within Somalia; the assignment has an indicative duration of up to twelve months; and

the engagement of the selected experts is subject to confirmation of the assignment. Further particulars will be disclosed

to shortlisted candidates in confidence.

About Mogadishu

Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Muqdisho • Shaqo Buuxda

One expert is sought for each position. Full profiles, responsibilities and requirements are set out in the downloadable

Call for Applications, which candidates should read before applying.

No. Position (one expert each) Minimum qualification Minimum experience

1 Senior Legal Reform

Expert PhD in Law Ten to fifteen years

2 Corporate and Company Law

Specialist Master’s in Law Ten years or more

3Commercial Registration and Regulatory Reform

Specialist Master’s in Law Ten years or more

4 SME and Entrepreneurship Policy Expert

Master’s in Economics / Business Ten years or more

5 Digital Governance and Data Policy Expert

Master’s in ICT / Policy Ten years or more

6 Legal Drafting Specialist

Master’s in Law Ten years or more

04 Requirements Common to All Positions

Fluency in English, written and spoken; familiarity with Somalia’s governance and legal context or comparable contexts;

availability to be based in Mogadishu and to travel within Somalia; and commitment to the firm’s standards of integrity,

political neutrality and confidentiality. Horn Associates is an equal opportunity employer; qualified women candidates

are strongly encouraged to apply. The firm charges no fee at any stage of recruitment.

H O W T O A P P L Y

Email your application to

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Subject line: Application – Position [number] – [position title] – [full name]. Attach a one-page cover letter and a

detailed CV with three referees, both in PDF. Submit a separate application for each position applied for.

Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2026 at 17:00 hours (East Africa Time). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

and early submissions are appreciated. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Apply on

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