Federal Government of Somalia
Ministry of Finance
Second Public Financial Management
Capacity Strengthening Project
Request for Expressions of Interest
(Consulting Services – Individual
Consultant Selection)
TF#: 0A0388
Assignment Title: TA Procurement Reform Management Consultant
Reference No.: FGS/PFMII/ICS/2016/001
1.0 Background to the Project
The Federal Republic of Somalia has
received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the “Second Public
Financial Management Capacity-Strengthening Project” (SPFMCSP) and intends to
apply part of the proceeds of this grant for consulting services.
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) of the
Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS) has undertaken the SPFMCSP with the objective
to achieve overall fiscal discipline that ensures effective use of public funds
and avoids fiscal waste.
The project refers to the legal and
institutional framework for supervising all phases of the budget cycle,
including formulation and preparation of the budget, budget execution and
expenditure management, internal controls and audit, procurement, monitoring
and reporting arrangements, and external audit.
In this context, the Federal Government of Somalia has passed the Public Procurement Concessions and Disposal Act (PPCDA).
The PPCDA will cover all public
entities, including central government agencies, local governments, state-owned
enterprises, independent organisations and other public institutions.
In this regard, the project aims to
provide the best international technical expertise in this field to ensure that
the designs of secondary legislation, institutional setup, and capacity
development strategy will lead to effective implementation of PPCDA and
successful public procurement reforms.
The project will take a systematic
approach to support the reform efforts at the legislative, policy, and
operational levels to fulfil the goals of “value for money” in public
procurement with integrity.
3. Scope of Work
The international consultant is to
support the Procurement Directorate of the Ministry of Finance to conduct a
comprehensive review of legal infrastructure and development of additional guidance
to support effective implementation of the new PPDCA.
She/he will work closely with the
relevant Ministry of Finance officials as well as national and international
consultants to provide technical inputs and assist in reviewing the current and
proposed legal infrastructure as well as in designing/drafting/reviewing
secondary legislations and regulatory frameworks in line with relevant best
practices.
The expected outputs will include a
review of general provisions, existing/related laws and policies as well as
drafting/reviewing legal implementing guidelines, operational guidance
documents, model documentation, and recommendations to support effective
implementation of the new PPDCA.
4. Duration of the Assignment
The International Consultant on
Procurement Reform will be hired for a period of twelve 12 months on time-based
contract with possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance.
The assignment is based in Mogadishu,
Somalia.
5. Competences
The Consultant must possess at least
10 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain management with a degree in
supply chain, procurement, law, management, finance, economics or
commerce;
The incumbent will have experience in
supporting public procurement sector reforms and expertise in formulating
policy and strategic planning at the national level.
Knowledge and experience working in
fragile countries is an added advantage;
The successful candidate will be
motivated and able to work in a results-driven environment and responsibly
without direct supervision on occasion.
He/She will exhibit organizational
skills, attention to detail, personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, and
problem-solving skills.
Further desired experiences are as
follows: Experience of working in Fragile Countries and knowledge of the Public
Financial Management Reforms.
6. Mode of submission of Applications
Further information can be obtained
by sending email requests at the email address below.
Expressions of interest must be
delivered (in person, by mail, or by e-mail) in a written form in three (3)
hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 5 pm 23rd February,
2016.
Mr. Farahan Mohamoud
Project Coordinator
Public Financial Management Reform Unit
Ministry of Finance
Villa Somalia, Mogadishu
Federal Republic of Somalia
Email: Pfmreformunit@gmail.com
And Procurement.fgs@gmail.com
