REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) for Individual Selection of International Consultant

Somaliland-based Government Of Somaliland (GoSL) is looking to fill the role of REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) for Individual Selection of International Consultant. This role falls within the Consultancies sector and requires candidates with 10+ years of relevant experience. Applications are open until Apr, 21. Don't miss this opportunity. GOVERNMENT OF SOMALILANDMINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGYTHE EASTERN AFRICA REGIONAL DIGITAL INTEGRATION PROJECT (EA-RDIP)(2023-2028)REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)Individual Selection of International ConsultantCountry: Government of SomalilandProject ID No. P176181Name of the Project: Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration ProjectConsulting Service: Technical Advisor for the Development of Postal and Last mile SectorStrategyIndividual/Firm: International Individual ConsultantDuty Station: HargeisaDeadline: 21st April 2026Ref No: SO-MICT-SL-545241-CS-INDVThe Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MICT) in the Government ofSomaliland is the implementing agency of the Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP) inSomaliland for the purpose to address connectivity needs for countries in the Horn of Africa region.The proposed program aims to advance the regional integration of digital markets in Eastern Africathrough supporting cross-border connectivity, harmonization of data and e-commerce regulationsand policies, and removal of trade barriers, with the vision of establishing a Single Digital Market(SDM).The project has four components, as briefly described below:Official Use Only• Component 1: Connectivity Market Development and Integration. This component willprovide support to develop terrestrial cross-border connectivity and expand backbone andlast-mile connectivity to rural and remote communities.• Component 2: Data Market Development and Integration. This component will providesupport to the integration and development of the data market, to enable secure exchange,storage and processing of data across borders, including strengthening the environment forcybersecurity.• Component 3: Online Market Development and integration. This component will providesupport to the integration and development of the online market, through targeted supportfor e-service enablers and digital skills.• Component 4:. Project Managem === Skills & Qualifications === Skills and required Qualifications§ Academic Qualifications: A relevant advanced academic qualification (minimum Master’sdegree) in fields such as ICT, telecommunications, postal services, logistics, public policy,economics, or related disciplines.§ A minimum of twenty (20) years’ experience working in the postal sector including at leastten (10) years’ experience working in a developmental capacity§ Demonstrated experience in at least five (5) similar assignments in the postal and last milesector in the fields of policy, strategy, regulations and/or licensing§ Demonstrated experience working in at least five (5) projects related to World Bank,United Nations or other international development agencies§ Demonstrated experience working in at least three (3) projects in a Least DevelopedCountry contextReporting Requirements:The Consultant will report directly to the Project Coordinator of the EA-RDIP and will workclosely with the MICT’s Postal Department. --- About Somaliland --- Somaliland is a self-declared republic in the Horn of Africa with a relatively stable political environment and growing economy. Employment opportunities are concentrated in the main cities of Hargeisa, Burao, and Berbera, spanning government, NGOs, telecoms, and the private sector. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): La-talin • Shaqo Soomaaliya • La-talinta • Shaqo Cusub

Skills and required Qualifications§ Academic Qualifications: A relevant advanced academic qualification (minimum Master’sdegree) in fields such as ICT, telecommunications, postal services, logistics, public policy,economics, or related disciplines.§ A minimum of twenty (20) years’ experience working in the postal sector including at leastten (10) years’ experience working in a developmental capacity§ Demonstrated experience in at least five (5) similar assignments in the postal and last milesector in the fields of policy, strategy, regulations and/or licensing§ Demonstrated experience working in at least five (5) projects related to World Bank,United Nations or other international development agencies§ Demonstrated experience working in at least three (3) projects in a Least DevelopedCountry contextReporting Requirements:The Consultant will report directly to the Project Coordinator of the EA-RDIP and will workclosely with the MICT’s Postal Department. The Consultant will provide progress reports monthly,including an overview of the work completed, upcoming activities, and any challengesencountered. Regular meetings will be scheduled with the MICT’s Postal Department andstakeholders to ensure alignment with MICT’s expectations and project objectives.Duration of the Assignment:The Consultant will be contracted for (12) monthsThe MICT now invites eligible individual Consultants to indicate their inters in providing theabove-mentioned service. Interested Consultants must prove the following (i) Curriculum Vitae(CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii)Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) indicating that you are qualified to perform theservices.

Submission RequirementThe attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the WorldBank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment ProjectsFinancing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023, February 2025 (Version 6)(“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.The Consultant(s) will be selected in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulationsfor IPF Borrowers, dated July 2016 and revised September 2023 (Fifth Edition) which can be foundat the following website: www.worldbank.org/procurement. Interested applicants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Referencefrom the Ministry in person or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday.Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand,mail, courier or email on or before 21st April 2026, at 14:00 hours. EAT.Attention to: PIU Project Coordinator, EA-RDIP SomalilandSuleiman Mohamed AbdiEmail: [email protected]: [email protected] line: REOI – Technical Advisor for the Development of Postal and Last mile SectorStrategy Apply on [email protected]