Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project ( - Тендер #68076340)

• Project ID

P176181

• Project Title

Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project

• Country

Eastern and Southern Africa

• Notice No

OP00404422

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

SO-MOCT-FGS-517634-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Nov 15, 2025 13:00

• Published Date

Oct 27, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Ministry of Communications and Technology, FGS

• Name

Procurement Office, EA-RDIP

• Address

Jamhuriya Road, P. O. Box 66, Mogadishu, Somalia

• City

• Province/State

Eastern and Southern Africa

• Postal Code

• Country

Eastern and Southern Africa

• Phone

P176181

• Email

procurement.ea-rdip@moct.gov.so

• Website

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia

NAME OF PROJECT: Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP)

PROJECT ID: P176181

ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Institutional Advisor, DPA

REFERENCE NO.: SO-MOCT-FGS-517634-CS-INDV

PLACE OF ASSIGNMENT: Mogadishu, Somalia

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: November 15, 2025, at 1.00pm, Eastern Africa Time (EAT)

BACKGROUND:

The Federal Republic of Somalia, situated on the Horn of Africa, faces deep economic and environmental vulnerabilities. The country’s economy depends heavily on remittances—accounting for over 31 percent of GDP—and on traditional livelihoods such as pastoralism, which supports about half of Somalia’s 16.3 million people and contributes around 60 percent of GDP. However, climate shocks, including floods, droughts, and locust infestations since 2019, have devastated livelihoods and left 5.2 million people in need of humanitarian aid. With nearly 70 percent of the population living below the international poverty line, poverty and food insecurity remain critical challenges. Somalia’s digital infrastructure is underdeveloped, further constraining economic growth and regional integration.

Through World Bank’s support, ‘The Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration operation (EA-RDIP)’ (2023-2028) is being prepared to address connectivity needs for countries in the Horn of Africa region. The proposed program aims to advance the regional integration of digital markets Eastern Africa through supporting cross-border connectivity, harmonization of data and e-commerce regulations and policies, and removal of trade barriers, with the vision of establishing a Single Digital Market (SDM). It is proposed for the project components to follow the SDM framework and for participating countries (Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan in phase 1) to tailor each component for its investment and technical assistance needs. Specifically, Somalia’s $80 million EA-RDIP investment will focus on expanding broadband access, bridging infrastructure gaps, and aligning digital regulations with regional standards—laying the groundwork for greater economic inclusion and integration within the Horn of Africa. The EA-RDIP project has four components, as briefly described below:

• Component 1. Connectivity Market Development and Integration.
• Component 2. Data Market Development and Integration.
• Component 3. Online Market Development and integration.
• Component 4. Project Management and implementation.

The Somali Data Protection Authority (DPA), established under the Somali Data Protection Law (Law No. 005/2023), is an independent regulatory body tasked with safeguarding privacy and ensuring lawful, fair, and transparent processing of personal data. As the national supervisory authority, it oversees compliance with data protection regulations, promotes accountability among data controllers and processors, and fosters public trust in Somalia’s digital economy. The DPA regulates the collection, use, storage, transfer, and disclosure of personal data across both public and private sectors. The DPA seeks to engage an Institutional Advisor to provide strategic support in strengthening the Authority’s institutional capacity. The Advisor will assist in establishing effective governance frameworks, operational procedures, and regulatory mechanisms, while also providing hands-on guidance to ensure alignment with both national laws and international standards on data protection and privacy

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The primary objective of the Institutional Advisor is to provide Somali Data Protection Authority (DPA) with the institutional knowledge, technical expertise, and strategic support needed to establish itself as a fully functional regulatory body.

The consultant will play a key role in guiding the Authority through its formative phase, strengthening its governance structures, operational policies, and technology systems, while also building the management capacity of its leadership and staff. The overall goal is to ensure that the DPA becomes an effective, efficient, and sustainable institution capable of fulfilling its mandate in line with international best practices.

SHORTLISTING CRITERIA:

The shortlisting criteria for Institutional Advisor position are set out below.

• Post-graduate degree in business, information systems, or another related field.
• At least 15 years of relevant leadership and management in technology industry or public sector.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations related to data protection and privacy.
• Experience in developing policies and procedures for regulatory authorities and ability to provide guidance on the strategic planning process.

DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The Institutional Advisor will be engaged for a period of one (1) year subject to renewal on an annual basis based on satisfactory performance and budget availability.

The Ministry of Communications and Technology (MoCT) now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultants must submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.

The Terms of Reference (TOR) can be found at the following website: https://moct.gov.so/en/tors/ or it can be forwarded to the applicant upon written request to the project generic email address indicated below.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing - Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023, (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

The selection will be conducted in accordance with the procedures for selection of Individual Consultants set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers dated September 2023 (Procurement Regulations).

Interested Consultant may obtain further information in a written communication to the below project generic email address during office hours from 8:30am to 3.30pm local time (Excluding public holidays).

A Complete application of Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover letter should be submitted electronically (by e-mail) to the address below on, or before November 15, 2025, at 1.00pm, Eastern Africa Time (EAT) marked clearly as “Expression of Interest for Institutional Advisor; REF SO-MOCT-FGS-517634-CS-INDV)”

To: Procurement Office, EA-RDIP

Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

The Ministry of Communications and Technology (MoCT)

E-mail: procurement.ea-rdip@moct.gov.so

Jamhuuriya road, Boondheere district,

Mogadishu, Somalia

Copy to: The Office of the Director General

Ministry of Communications and Technology (MoCT)

Federal Government of Somalia

E-mail: dg@moct.gov.so

Jamhuuriya road, Boondheere district,

Mogadishu, Somalia

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