Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project ( - Тендер #66792400)

• Project ID

P172434

• Project Title

Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project

• Country

Somalia, Federal Republic of

• Notice No

OP00377093

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

SO-MOECHE-469039-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Sep 17, 2025 12:00

• Published Date

Sep 05, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education

• Name

Abdirizak Ibrahim Wehlie

• Address

Afgoe Road KM5 Mogadishu Banaadir Somalia

• City

• Province/State

Somalia, Federal Republic of

• Postal Code

• Country

Somalia, Federal Republic of

• Phone

+252 61 5586558

• Email

a.wehlie@moe.gov.so

• Website

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

Individual Selection of Consultant

Project ID No. P172434

Name of the Project: Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project

Consulting Service: Legal Advisor

Individual/Firm: Individual

Duty Station: Mogadishu

Deadline: September 17, 2025

Ref No. SO-MOECHE-469039-CS-INDV

• BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Federal Member States (FMS), through the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, have received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project. The project is designed to provide interventions to improve system effectiveness, instructional quality, and learning outcomes across all Federal Member States.

The Project consists of the following four key components: (1) System Building - This component will focus on strengthening systems at the FGS and the FMS levels to implement Somalia Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP); (2) Expansion of access to quality schooling for the disadvantaged - This component will help Somalia roll out practical and economical ways to begin to redress the < 20% enrollment rate challenge faced by most districts in Somalia, among the world indicators; (3) Enhanced instruction quality - This component will develop a 2-year Teacher Professional Development Program (TPDP) that will be delivered using a blended learning approach and support 6,000 teachers to complete the program. Activities will include the design, development, testing, refinement and large-scale implementation of the TPDP; and (4) Project Management.

The Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education (MoECHE) intends to hire a qualified Legal Advisor to provide legal expertise in the various areas of activities of the Ministry of Education.

2. Responsibilities: The Legal Advisor will be responsible for provision of legal expertise including but not limited to, drafting of agreements, legislation, policy and strategic documents and liaising with national and international stakeholders.

He/she will advise the Ministry on issues relating to the rule of law, Review the laws and regulations that shape the education system in Somalia, and all documents including existing and new policies under development with legal implications. The legal advisor will Draft the legal framework for the key education functional assignments

S/he will undertake all the other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that can be found at the following website www.moe.gov.so https://moe.gov.so/en/jobs/or can be provided upon submission of the application.

3. Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on the qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:

• Bachelor"s degree in law or a related discipline from a recognized University, having a Masters degree in law will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a large organization, either in the private or public sector.
• Possession of a legal practicing certificate or a similar qualification recognized in Somalia.
• Prior experience working in Somalia or a similar context
• Legal drafting laws and regulations experience is highly desirable.
• Prior institutional in public governance within public administration.
• Proven experience in codification (legal codes) drafting and procedures.
• Prior experience working with the Somali government is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in institutional legal representation, project negotiations, policy, and legal drafting.
• Excellent writing and oral skills in English, and Somali.

4. REPORTING

The Legal Adviser will report to the SEHCD project manager and will closely work with the relevant departments at the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Federal Government of Somalia, and work under the overall guidance of the permanent secretary.

5. TIMING Duration of Assignment:

The contract is expected to run for 90 days, spanning over 6 six months with a possible extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

6. The Ministry of Culture and Higher Education (MoECHE) now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultants must submit the following: (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.

7. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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 and November 2020, and September 2023, (“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 Consultants may obtain further information at the address given below from 8:30 to 3.30 pm Mogadishu time (Excluding public holidays).

The Expressions of interest (EOI), CV with 3 reference persons and certificates of academic qualifications must be delivered (in person to the address below or by clicking the following link: https://jobapplication.moe.gov.so/ by 17th, Sep, 2025 at 12:00 Hours (Mogadishu Time) – marked clearly as “Legal Advisor- Somalia Education for Human Capital development Project”.

Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education

KM5 Zoope Area, Mogadishu

Federal Republic of Somalia

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