Cybersecurity Expert for National Payment System (NPS)

Seeking a new challenge? Federal Government Of Somalia has a Cybersecurity Expert for National Payment System (NPS) position open in Somalia. Candidates should bring 9 - 10 years of hands-on experience, preferably in the Ict/technology/computers sector. Applications are open until Nov, 30. Don't miss this opportunity.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

Country: Federal Government of Somalia (FGS)

Name of the

Project: Somalia Productive, Resilient, and Inclusive Growth (SPRING)

Assignment Title: Cybersecurity Expert for National Payment System (NPS)

Project ID: P501662

Individual/Firm: Individual Selection

Deadline for submission of EOI: November 30,2026 at 4:00pm

Ref No. SO-MOF-576060-CS-INDV

1. Background: In May 2025, the Federal Republic of Somalia, through its Ministry of Finance

(MoF) launched the Somalia Productive, Resilient, and Inclusive Growth (SPRING) project. The

project development objective is to promote private sector-led growth and job creation by

improving the business-enabling environment, strengthening the financial system, and enhancing

access to finance.

The SPRING project is organized around four components (three mutually reinforcing and one

supporting): (i) Component 1: Improving the enabling environment for the private sector; (ii)

Component 2: Deepening financial sector reforms and strengthening institutional capacity; (iii)

Component 3: Enhancing access to finance and resilience for MSMEs; and (iv) Component 4:

Project Management. A wide range of activities will be implemented as part of this project to

reach its development objective, such as improvements to regulatory/institutional frameworks, the

rollout of the digital ID system, financial sector reforms, the creation of a risk-sharing

mechanism, and the provision of business development services for micro, small and medium

enterprises in select economic sectors, among others.

The MoF received US$105 million from the World Bank, including US$10 million from the

Somalia Multi-Partner Fund to implement the SPRING project. As part of this initiative,

deepening financial sector reforms and strengthening institutional capacity, MoF intends to apply

part of the proceeds from the World Bank to finance the position of Cybersecurity Expert for

National Payment System (NPS).

1. Responsibilities: The Cyber Security Expert will provide Cybersecurity Strategy, Governance

& Function Establishment; Cyber Risk Management, Compliance & Assurance; Security

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Architecture, Engineering & Secure Development; Security Operations, Monitoring & Incident

Response; Identity, Privileged; Vulnerability Management, Security Testing & Threat

Management; Cyber Resilience, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery; Participant, ThirdParty & Supply-Chain Security; Security Awareness, Team Capability & Knowledge Transfer;

All other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found

at the following website link:

https: //sps.so/docs/TOR%20for%20Cybersecurity%20Expert%20Terms%20at%20NPS.p

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About Somalia

Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): La-talin • Tiknoolajiyada • Shaqo Soomaaliya • Shaqo Cusub

.Skills and qualifications

Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on the qualifications, experience and skills of the

candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information

Technology, Network Security, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required.

A Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Networks and Security,

Information Systems, Technology Risk, or a related discipline is strongly preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive professional experience in cybersecurity, information security,

technology risk, IT governance, or security assurance, with substantial hands-on responsibility in

regulated or high-availability environments.

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior, lead, managerial, or consulting role responsible for

information-security governance, cyber-risk management, security operations, or cybersecurity

transformation.

• Demonstrated experience establishing, materially uplifting, or leading an information-security or

cybersecurity function, ISMS, SOC/security-monitoring capability, incident-response

programme, or comparable enterprise security capability.

• At least two recognized professional cybersecurity or information-security credential is required,

such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GIAC, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor or Senior

Lead Implementer, or an equivalent recognized certification.

1. Duration: The proposed duration for the assignment is Twelve Months (12) calendar months from

starts date.

1. The Ministry of Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consulting (“Consultants”) to

indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should

provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant

experience to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV).

1. 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 dated in September 2023

(Procurement Regulations), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

1. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in

the World Bank Procurement Regulations.

Interested Consultant may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address

below during office hours from 8.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except on public

holidays.

1. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the

address below (in person, or by e-mail) by November 30, 2026, at 4:00pm (Somalia Local

time)

Attention; Project Coordinator

SPRING Project

Ministry of Finance

Federal Government of Somalia

Shangani District, Mogadishu, Somalia

Email Address:

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