Jubbaland State Liaison Officer

An exciting full time vacancy for a Jubbaland State Liaison Officer is now available at Federal Government Of Somalia, Jubbaland State Of Somalia. Professionals with a background in Legal/law/liaison and at least 5 - 6 years of experience are encouraged to apply. This position closes on Oct, 10. Apply now to be considered.

COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS)

PROJECT ID: P507443

Project Name: Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment

Post Title: Jubbaland State Liaison Officer

Reference No.: SO-MOLSA-566399-CS-INDV

Duty Station: Kismayo, Jubbaland, Somalia

Background

Jubbaland State Liaison Officer is required by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to support

implementation of a World Bank-funded project, Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social

Protection and Youth Employment (BOOST You) (P507443). The selected candidate will work for the

government’s National Social Protection Program (Baxnaano), established in 2019 and housed at the

Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MoLSA).

Project Overview

The project development objective of Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and

Youth Employment (BOOST-YOU) is to enhance economic opportunities and strengthen resilience of

the poor and vulnerable. The project directly contributes to strengthening Somalia’s social protection

system, expanding coverage through its support to the jobs agenda and building greater resilience to

shocks through robust adaptive social protection mechanisms. The project applies an integrated

approach that moves beneficiaries along a continuum from protection to production.

The project aims to support the poor and most vulnerable of the population by providing targeted

interventions to improve their resilience and prepare for better jobs tomorrow, while providing job

opportunities now by addressing key barriers to better income-generating opportunities. The project

will reach about 206,000 households in particularly climate-exposed areas, which is equivalent to over

1.2 million individual beneficiaries.

About Jubbaland State Of 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): Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda • Sharciga

SELECTION CRITERIA

Selection shall be based on the qualification and experience of the candidate and followed by an

interview. The qualifications, experience and skills should include:

Academic Qualifications

a) Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: development studies, social work,

management, public administration or business administration or any other relevant fields;

Professional Experience

b) Five (5) years of relevant working experience at the national or international level in

project/program coordination and management areas including humanitarian organizations,

international NGOs, and government.

c) Demonstrated knowledge of the Somalia development agenda, mechanisms and principles of

social protection, Safety net programs and intra-governmental processes;

d) Proven skills and ability in effectively communicating with and coordinating across diverse

groups of stakeholders, including project staff, partners, government authorities, private sector,

communities as well as beneficiaries;

e) Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, community mobilization, or

participatory development approaches.

f) Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills in Somali and English, including the

ability to communicate proactively with key stakeholders, correctly interpret messages from

others and respond appropriately.

DURATION: The successful candidate will work under a one (1) year renewable contract based on

competence and approval by MOLSA, Jubbaland state.

REPORTING OBLIGATIONS

The State Liaison Officer will directly report on a day-to-day basis to the Project Manager, Baxnaano

through the Operations Team Lead. He/she will be expected to closely work with other Baxnaano PIU

members for a smooth run of project operations.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Federal Government of Somalai now invites eligible

Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested

consultants must provide the following: (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 references; (ii) copies of

certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to

perform the services.

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, September 2023 and February 2025 (“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 applicants may refer further information including a detailed Terms of Reference in

Annex I.

Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to this email

procurement@baxnaano.gov.so" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">procurement@baxnaano.gov.so

and

dg-mole@jubalandstate.so" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dg-mole@jubalandstate.so

, copy the following emails as well

Info@molsa.gov.so" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Info@molsa.gov.so

,

dg-mole@jubalandstate.so" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dg-mole@jubalandstate.so

Fardosa.Ahmed@baxnaano.gov.so" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fardosa.Ahmed@baxnaano.gov.so

and

abdisalan.artan@baxnaano.gov.so" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">abdisalan.artan@baxnaano.gov.so

, on or before 16:00 hours 10th October 2026, with email subject

marked clearly as “Jubbaland State Liaison Officer, REF: SO-MOLSA-566399-CS-INDV

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Apply on

procurement@baxnaano.gov.so" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">procurement@baxnaano.gov.so