REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES) FOR Somali Financial Management Information System (SFMIS) Enhancement and Roll out to Federal Member States (FMs)

Federal Government Of Somalia invites qualified candidates to apply for the REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES) FOR Somali Financial Management Information System (SFMIS) Enhancement and Roll out to Federal Member States (FMs) role in Mogadishu. The role requires a skilled individual with 8 - 9 years of experience in Consultancies or a related field. This position closes on Feb, 17. Apply now to be considered. COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia (FGS)NAME OF PROJECT Somalia Enhancing Public Resource Management ProjectPROJECT ID P177298Grant No. IDA-E1360/TF: B9920Assignment Title: Somali Financial Management Information System (SFMIS) Enhancement and Roll out to Federal Member States (FMs)Reference No SO-MOF-530324-CS-QCBSPlace of assignment: Mogadishu and other Federal Member States of SomaliaBackgroundSince 2015, Somalia has made substantial progress in automating of financial management across both the Federal Government (FGS) and Federal Member States (FMSs). These reforms have significantly strengthened the use and functionality of Financial Management Information System (FMIS) platforms nationwide.The FGS and Puntland MoF are using the customized versions of the same cloud-based FMIS platform (custom software). The Somali Financial Management Information System (SFMIS) has been launched by the FGS in April 2015 to support budget execution, accounting and reporting. The system is being used by 350+ officials from 61 out of 70 budget entities (the remaining 9 entities are in temporary facilities). The Puntland Financial Management Information System (PLFMIS) is in use since January 2017 to support budget controls, expenditure, revenue and treasury management, central bank transaction synchronization functions and financial reports. The system is being used by 500+ officials from 35 MDAs. The Four Federal Member States (FMSs) are using another shared cloud based FMIS solution (BISAN) that was launched gradually (Jubbaland in 2014, South West in 2015, Galmudug in 2016, and Hirshabelle in 2017) to support budget execution, accounting and reporting.These systems have been instrumental in ensuring the integrity of financial information and implementing the internal control framework. Key milestones include use of the FMIS for government staff payroll, and automated banking instructions in FGS, which improved the integrity of the payment system. Moreover, the FMIS platform === Skills & Qualifications === The short-listing criteria are as follows:1. Core business of the firm (At least 08 years’ experience in successful implementation of Government Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) or similar enterprise systems for government or large public sector clients)2. Experience of conducting similar assignments (At least two (2) successfully completed comparable projects in the following areas over the past five (5) years with relevant evidence (e.g., contact details and operational acceptance certificates of successfully completed projects):a. Successful implementation of Government Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) or similar enterprise systems for government or large public sector clients,b. Proven track record of end-to-end FMIS implementations, data migration, system integration, and user training within government or public sector environments.c. Experience integrating FMIS/MIS with multiple external systems such as HRMIS, payro --- 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 Muqdisho • La-talin • Shaqo Cusub • La-talinta

The short-listing criteria are as follows:1. Core business of the firm (At least 08 years’ experience in successful implementation of Government Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) or similar enterprise systems for government or large public sector clients)2. Experience of conducting similar assignments (At least two (2) successfully completed comparable projects in the following areas over the past five (5) years with relevant evidence (e.g., contact details and operational acceptance certificates of successfully completed projects):a. Successful implementation of Government Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) or similar enterprise systems for government or large public sector clients,b. Proven track record of end-to-end FMIS implementations, data migration, system integration, and user training within government or public sector environments.c. Experience integrating FMIS/MIS with multiple external systems such as HRMIS, payroll, biometric ID systems, national ID registries, or banking/payment platforms)3. Experience of relevant services in Somalia or fragile, post-conflict, or developing country contexts4. The technical and managerial organization of the firm. (Provide only the structure of the organization. Do not provide CVs of staff). Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’sProcurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing – Goods, Works, NonConsulting and Consulting Services dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017, August 2018,November 2020 and September 2023, (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policyon conflict of interest.Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualification but should indicate clearlywhether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In case of a joint venture,all the partners in the jo

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm Mogadishu time (Excluding public holidays).Expressions of interest (EOI) should be delivered (in person or by e-mail) in a written form in three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 17 th February 2026 at 12:00 Hours (Mogadishu Time)Somalia Enhancing Public Resource Management Project (SERP)Project Coordination UnitCorso Somalia Street, Shangaani District, Mogadishu, SomaliaE-mail: [email protected] Apply on [email protected]