Job Description

Republic of Somaliland 
Hargeisa Local Government 
Somali Urban Resilience Project (SURP II) 
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST(REOI) (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) 
PIU Procurement Specialist 
Country: Government of Somaliland 
Project ID No: P170922 
Project: Somali Urban Resilience Project (SURP-II) 
Consultant Service: PIU Procurement Specialist   
Individual/Firm: Individual  
Duty Station: Hargeisa 
Deadline: November 20, 2025 
Ref: SO-HM-517418-CS-INDV 
1. Background of the Project  
The 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 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 Procurement specialists. 
2. Responsibilities 
The Procurement Specialist for Hargeisa Municipality will be responsible for carrying out the roles and duties outlined in the Scope of Work section of the Terms of Reference (TOR). The Procurement Specialist (PS) will play a key role in ensuring that all procurement activities under the Nagaad SURP II Project are implemented in full compliance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations. 
The PS will provide strategic and technical guidance to the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) on the planning,  execution, and monitoring of procurement processes across all project components. He/she will ensure the overall quality and completeness of all procurement documents submitted to the World Bank, including Terms of  Reference, Requests for Quotations/Proposals, draft contracts, and other related documents, in accordance with  the project’s risk level. 
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.

Experiences and Qualifications

3. Selection Criteria 
The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. 
The qualifications, experience and competencies include: 
• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant field such as Procurement and Supply  Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline is required. A master’s degree in Procurement, Public Administration, Finance, or a relevant discipline is desirable. 
• Professional certification such as CIPS or equivalent, at level 3 and above, is required. 
• A minimum of six (6) years of progressive procurement experience and contract management, three (3) of which should be with international development organizations such as the World Bank, African Development Bank and United Nations, with demonstrable expertise in managing procurement processes for goods, works, and consulting services in public or private sector institutions. 
• Experience working in fragile or post-conflict environments and familiarity with local dynamics is an added advantage. 
• Proven ability to prepare, review, and interpret technical procurement documents, contracts, and reports in compliance with international procurement standards. 
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce high quality technical documentation.  
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with  internet-based tools, procurement tracking systems, and basic database management. 
4. REPORTING 
The PIU Procurement Specialist 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. 
5. TIMING Duration of Assignment: 
The PIU Procurement Specialist 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; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.

Skills Required

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