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Government of SomalilandHargeisa Local GovernmentSomali Urban Resilience Project (SURP II)REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST(REOI)(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)PIU Community Engagement OfficerCountry: Government of SomalilandProject ID No: P170922Project: Somali Urban Resilience Project (SURP-II)Consultant Service: PIU Community Engagement OfficerIndividual/Firm: IndividualDuty Station: HargeisaDeadline: November 05, 2026Ref: SO-HM-574040-CS-INDV• Background of the ProjectThe Hargeisa Local Government is implementing the SURP II Project (Nagaad Project) financed by the World Bank. The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the Nagaad Project is to strengthen the public service delivery capacity of local governments, expand access to climate-resilient urban infrastructure and services, and enable an immediate and effective response to eligible crises or emergencies in targeted areas.Hargeisa Municipality is responsible for managing and supervising all project activities within the municipality, including timely implementation of civil work, procurement of goods and services, application of environmental and social safeguards, and continuous community engagement. It oversees contractors and supervision consultants to ensure quality, manages financial accounts in coordination with the EAFD, ensures timely payments, and prepares periodic plans, budgets, and reports. The PIU Community Engagement Officer also implements the project’s grievance mechanism, monitors and evaluates progress, and regularly reports results and issues to the PCU and World Bank.Hargeisa Municipality is seeking to use of the SURP II project to finance the recruitment of PIU Community Engagement Officer.• ResponsibilitiesThe Community Engagement Officer will be responsible for overseeing and facilitating the engagement aspects of the Nagaad Project within Hargeisa Local government, with a primary focus on promoting inclusive, equitable, and participatory processes throughout the project lifecycle. The Officer will ensure that the project is implemented in a socially sensitive manner and that community voices are meaningfully integrated into planning, implementation, and monitoring activities.• Provide substantive support in collecting and transcribing relevant information from community members and municipal authorities during field visits and consultations.• Keep the Project Coordinator continuously informed about any local issues or social dynamics that may impact project implementation or community relations.All specific duties and responsibilities are detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR), available on the Hargeisa Municipality website at https://hargeisamunicipality.com or upon request via in-person submission or email.• Selection CriteriaThe selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:• A university degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Community Development, Public Administration, or another relevant discipline.• Minimum of 3 years of experience in planning and implementing community engagement activities within development or infrastructure projects.• At least 2 years of proven experience in implementing GBV prevention and response initiatives.• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and build trust with diverse community groups, including vulnerable populations.• Practical experience in facilitating community consultations, mobilization, and training sessions.• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to manage sensitive discussions with empathy and professionalism.• Solid understanding of gender equality, social inclusion, and participatory approaches.• Ability to analyze social dynamics, identify risks, and adapt strategies to local contexts• REPORTINGThe Community Engagement Officer will report directly to the PIU Project Coordinator and work under the overall guidance of the World Bank Task Team Leader(s) for the SURP II Project.• TIMING Duration of Assignment:The Community Engagement Officer shall be contracted for an initial period of one-year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance evaluation by the Municipality and approval by the World Bank, as well as the availability of project funds.Hargeisa Local Government now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference people; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services and (iv) Passports or ID.• SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe 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, 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 applicants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference from the Hargeisa Local Government in person or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 9.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday.Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before November 05, 2026, at 16:00 EATAttention: PIU Coordinator of SURP II ProjectHargeisa Local GovernmentGovernment of Somaliland402 Jidka Abubakar Al Siddiq, Maxamuud Xarbi, Gacan Libaax, Hargeysa 90701Hargeisa, SomalilandEmail Address: hlgnagaadprocurement@gmail.com, CC: sirabdirahman.yusuf@gmail.com
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