Job Description
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA
Ministry of Finance
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)
Country: Federal Government of Somalia (FGS)
Name of the Project: Somalia Productive, Resilient and Inclusive Growth Project (SPRING),
Assignment Title: Social Safeguards Specialist
Project ID: P501662
Individual/Firm: Individual Selection
Deadline for submission of EOI: April 30 ,2026 at 4:00pm
Ref No. SO-MOF-542815-CS-INDV
Background:
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is a Government Agency in Somalia, first established in 2020, with the aim of creating and maintaining the national identification system. NIRA is, inter alia, responsible for registering citizens and residents and for providing them with secure and verifiable credentials, including a unique identification number and a national identity card. It also serves as a trusted provider of identity verification and authentication services, promoting the use of the foundational identification system. With the establishment of NIRA Somalia, the government is committed to providing a reliable and efficient identification system that will enable individuals to access services and participate in the development of the country.
The Federal Government of Somalia is implementing the World Bank-financed Somalia Productive, Resilient and Inclusive Growth Project (SPRING) and intends to use part of the proceeds to hire Social Safeguards Specialist for the National Identification and Registration Authority. (Individual Consultant) Responsibilities: The Social Safeguards Specialist will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Social Risk Management, Safeguards Instruments, Stakeholder Engagement and Inclusion, Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), Capacity Building and Advisory Support, Monitoring and Reporting.
The role is critical in supporting NIRA’s operations throughout. All other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website link: https://nira.gov.so/careers/social-safeguards-specialist
Skills and qualifications
Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:
• A Master’s degree in Development Studies ,Social Sciences or a related field, including, Sociology, Community Development, Environmental Studies, Economics, or other relevant disciplines.
• At least ten (10) years of professional experience in social development, with demonstrated expertise in social safeguards, stakeholder engagement, and social risk management working on donor-funded projects or with government institutions implementing similar programs.
• Strong analytical, advisory, and reporting skills.
• Proven experience in developing guidance materials, training programs, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, with experience engaging government institutions, development partners, and communities.
• Experience working in fragile and conflict-affected contexts is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English and Somali (written and spoken) is required.
3. Duration: The proposed duration for the assignment is one year (12) calendar months from starts date.
4. The Ministry of Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consulting (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV).
5. 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 dated in September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on
conflict of interest.
6. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
How to apply
Interested Consultant may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except on public holidays.
8. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 30th April 2026 4:00PM. Local Time.
Attention; Project Coordinator
SCALED-UP Project
Ministry of Finance
Federal Government of Somalia
Shangani District, Mogadishu, Somalia
Email Address: bid.scaledup@piu.mof.gov.so
Cc: hr@nira.gov.so
