De-risking, inclusion and value enhancement of pastoral economies in the Horn of Africa ( - Тендер #67449763)

• Project ID

P176517

• Project Title

De-risking, inclusion and value enhancement of pastoral economies in the Horn of Africa

• Country

Eastern and Southern Africa

• Notice No

OP00381039

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

SO-MOF-509835-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Oct 15, 2025 04:00

• Published Date

Oct 01, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Federal Government of Somalia Ministry of Finance

• Name

Abukar Osman

• Address

Villa Somalia, Mogadishu

• City

• Province/State

Eastern and Southern Africa

• Postal Code

• Country

Eastern and Southern Africa

• Phone

+25261763524

• Email

abisosman@gmail.com

• Website

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

• Background: The Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of pastoral economies in the Horn of Africa Project (DRIVE) projects; and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the above project to finance the position of a Trade Law Advisor to advise on all business policies and legal matters in advancing various pieces of legislation through the drafting and approval process. The Trade Law Advisor will provide business policies and legal advice to the Senior Management of the Ministry and Departments. These will involve the protocols and agreements signed by the Ministry leadership and will work on their process of ratification and endorsement about bilateral and multilateral trade agreements. The general function of the adviser will be to help the government mainstream trade policy and trade facilitation into the Somali development framework and to aid on matters of planning, formulation, and implementation of policies and legislation on trade- and industry-related issues.

The project development objectives are to enhance pastoralists" access to financial services for drought risk mitigation, include them in the value chains, and facilitate the livestock trade in the Horn of Africa.

• Responsibilities: The specific roles and responsibilities of the Trade Law Advisor/Consultant will include the following:

Support the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in implementing its trade policies and legal frameworks regarding the Trade Facilitation Agenda.

The consultant will lead the process of formulating, drafting, reviewing, commenting, amending, and translating the laws, policies, and procedures that are mandatory for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The consultant will review Somali’s existing and anticipated bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade policy commitments (particularly under EAC, COMESA, AfCFTA, Horn of Africa, and in the WTO context) to determine the policy space, legal framework needed.

Examines the level of bilateral trade, including border trade and regional and international integration, and provides recommendations on how to enhance the process in line with the level of development and key policies and regulations of the country. Overview the Simplified Trade Regime and their implementation between Somalia and Kenya and the other borders.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://moci.gov.so/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ToR-_Trade_law_advisor_revised_readvertisement-WB-comments.pdf

• Duration: The proposed duration for the assignment is Twelve Months (12) calendar months from start date.
• 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:
• Master’s degree in law, International Trade Law, Commercial Law, International Economic Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience practicing law with a focus on international trade law, commercial and business law in Somalia or in comparable contexts.
• Demonstrated experience drafting legislation, statutory instruments, and regulatory frameworks on international trade, commerce, and economic integration.
• Strong knowledge of regional and international trade laws, regulations, and agreements (EAC, COMESA, WTO, HoA, AfCFTA, etc.), including experience with customs modernization, rules of origin, SPS/TBT compliance, and trade facilitation.
• Proven track record of providing high-level legal and policy advisory services to public sector institutions on private sector regulations, reforms, and integration of value chains into regional/global markets.
• Familiarity with Horn of Africa regional trade corridors, port and land-border processes, and cross-border trade facilitation.
• Experience linking trade with broader development priorities, including MSME integration, women’s economic empowerment, climate–trade interfaces, and regional value chain development.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess legal and regulatory frameworks and interpret trade data for sequencing reforms.
• Excellent research, drafting, and communication skills in English and Somali, with a high level of report-writing and legal-writing ability.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated experience coordinating across ministries, the private sector, and development partners.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within interdisciplinary teams
• 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).

• 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.

• A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.

• 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.
• Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 15th October 2025 4:00PM. local Time.

Attention

Project Coordinator, DRIVE Project,

Ministry of Finance, Federal Government of Somalia, Shangani District, Mogadishu, Somalia Email Address: bid.drive@piu.mof.gov.so

dg@moci.gov.so

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