Procurement Specialist

Seeking a new challenge? Federal Government Of Somalia has a Procurement Specialist position open in Mogadishu. The role requires a skilled individual with 9 - 10 years of experience in Development or a related field. Applications are open until Jul, 13. Don't miss this opportunity.

COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS)

PROJECT ID: P507443

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

Post Title: Procurement Specialist

Reference No.: SO-MOLSA-540049-CS-INDV

Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia

Background

A Procurement Specialist is required by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to support the

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

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

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

Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MoLSA).

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 123,000 households in particularly climate-exposed areas, which is equivalent to

roughly 738,000 individual beneficiaries.

OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF WORK

The overall responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist are (i) under the supervision of the Project

Manager advise Baxnaano Staff on all procurement activities supported under the project; and (ii)

He/she will be responsible for timely completion of all procurement activities (goods, consultancies

and services) within the project in strict conformance to World Bank Procurement regulation and

guidelines, (iii) The Procurement Officer will work with other officers in the project implementation

unit to perform all necessary procurement.

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 Buuxda • Shaqo Muqdisho

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 Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance,

Statistics, Engineering or equivalent; or

b) An advanced degree with a major in a relevant discipline or professional qualification in

Supply Management is an added advantage;

Professional Experience

a) A minimum of at least 10 years of direct relevant experience including broad expertise in

the management of procurement in the public sector or private sector;

b) Minimum of at least 5 years of experience in implementing procurement actions according

to international organizations guidelines such as the World Bank, African Development

Bank, the United Nations etc. for procurement of goods, services, and works;

c) Excellent computer skills for Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and

Internet use;

d) Experience of working in similar environment like that of Somalia;

e) Excellent interpersonal communication, and presentation skills; and

f) Proficiency in written and spoken English and Somali is required

1. Duration: The assignment will be undertaken over a period of twelve months with possibility

for extension based on performance and requirement.

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 (EOI) and Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be submitted via email to

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, and

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with copies sent to

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

. The deadline for submission is 13th July 2026 at 16:00 hours

(Somalia time). Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The email subject line must be clearly marked as: “Procurement Specialist – REF: SO-MOLSA540049-CS-INDV”

Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Apply on

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