Job description
MULTINATIONAL PROJECT: SOMALILAND/DJIBOUTI- NAGAD-LOWYADDO-BORAMA ROADS PHASE 1 UPGRADING PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOWYADDO- BORAMA ROAD – FROM LAWYADDO TO ZEILA (30KM)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) RECRUITMENT OF RESETTLEMENT SPECIALIST – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT
1. The Government of the Somaliland has received financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to finance the Multinational project between Somaliland and Djibouti namely Negad- Lowyaddo-Borama Road project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for this loan to make eligible payments under the contract for the provision of Consultancy services for RESETTLMENT SPECIALIST (Individual Consultant) for the proposed construction of the Lowyaddo- Borama Road -Phase 1 from Lawyaddo to Zeila (30km)
2. The Consultancy Service, among others, will include: Monitoring and assessing the implementation of RAPs; Undertaking social impact assessments and developing social mitigation programs, as appropriate, and Mitigating any negative social impacts of the Project; and establishing and managing a social monitoring program, encompassing the grievance mechanism that tracks both positive and negative impacts of the Project.
3. It is envisaged that the Consultant’s Services will be for a duration of Eighteen (18) months.
4. The Somaliland Roads Development Agency (SRDA) being the implementing agency of the Government of the Somaliland now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interests in providing the above services.
5. Mode of Application: Interested candidates should submit their (i) short cover letter, (ii) Curriculum Vitae (CV) using the Bank’s template provided and detailing educational qualifications and relevant work experience in line with the details provided with copies of academic and professional qualifications demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Service, and (iii) financial proposals indicating their proposed monthly fees in USD. Facilitation for official travel outside the workstation will be met separately by the Client (RDA).
6. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group
Funded Operations”-August, 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. Borrowers are under no obligation to shortlist any consultant who expresses interest.
Skills and qualifications
E. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
• The resettlement specialists should have a university degree in sociology or other related field of social science, focusing on social impact of developments.
• The specialist should have at least 8 years of work experience in handling social issues (especially resettlement) of large scale construction projects, and be familiar with the social safeguards policies of the African Development Bank.
• Demonstrated experience in developing improved, cost-effective methods and procedures for preparing RAP’s, GRMs etc
• Good knowledge of the English language, writing and speaking. Knowledge of Somali language will be an added advantage
• High computer literacy (Microsoft, Excel and other softwares etc.)
• Strong knowledge and work experience in developing countries, in particular Africa.
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How to apply
7. Interested consultants may obtain further information and clarifications at the address below during office hours 08:30 – 16:00hours local time on Saturdays – Wednesdays, and 08:00
– 13:00 hours local time on Thursdays except on Public Holidays.
8. Expressions of interest with detailed Curriculum Vitae, and Cover letter in English must be delivered in written form and clearly marked “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR RESETTLEMENT SPECIALIST – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT “to the address below
Attention:
General Manager
Somaliland Roads Development Agency
31st May District, Pepsi Area,
Opposite Ministry of Water Development
Hargeisa, Somaliland
Tel: +252634248300
E-mail: [email protected] and copy [email protected] and
so as to be received on or before 27 March 2025 at 09:00 hours Local Time. Electronic submissions may also be sent to the email address above by the submission deadline. The format for electronic submission shall be PDF.
NB: One Submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI)
