Job Description

Country: Federal Government of Somalia (FGS)

Name of the Project: Somalia Productive, Resilient, and Inclusive Growth (SPRING)

Assignment Title: Communications Consultant for Central Bank of Somalia

Project ID:     P501662

Individual/Firm:   Individual Selection

Deadline for submission of EOI: April 26, 2026, at 4:00pm

Ref No.   SO-MOF-537416-CS-INDV

Background: In May 2025, the Federal Republic of Somalia, through its Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the Somalia Productive, Resilient, and Inclusive Growth (SPRING) project. The project development objective is to promote private sector-led growth and job creation by improving the business-enabling environment, strengthening the financial system, and enhancing access to finance.

The SPRING project is organized around four components (three mutually reinforcing and one supporting): (i) Component 1: Improving the enabling environment for the private sector; (ii) Component 2: Deepening financial sector reforms and strengthening institutional capacity; (iii) Component 3: Enhancing access to finance and resilience for MSMEs; and (iv) Component 4: Project Management. A wide range of activities will be implemented as part of this project to reach its development objective, such as improvements to regulatory/institutional frameworks, the rollout of the digital ID system, financial sector reforms, the creation of a risk-sharing mechanism, and the provision of business development services for micro, small and medium enterprises in select economic sectors, among others.

The MoF received US$105 million from the World Bank, including US$10 million from the Somalia Multi-Partner Fund to implement the SPRING project. As part of this initiative, under Component 2, the MoF intends to apply part of the proceeds from the World Bank to finance the position of Communications Consultant for the Central Bank. The Communications Consultant supports the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS) in strengthening institutional capacity under the Somalia Productive, Resilient, and Inclusive Growth (SPRING) Project by providing strategic communications advisory and execution support. The role ensures clear, consistent, and credible internal and external messaging that effectively communicates CBS reforms, progress, and priorities to stakeholders, the Somali public, and international partners, enabling the Bank to speak with one institutional voice and strengthen trust and transparency.

1.       Responsibilities: The Communications Consultant advises leadership on messaging, strengthens communication systems and policies, leads strategy and media engagement, ensures clear internal and external communication, supports donor and project reporting, manages communication risks, and builds staff capacity to improve overall institutional communication effectiveness.

All other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website link: https://centralbank.gov.so/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Communications-Consultant_ToR.pdf

Experiences and Qualifications

 Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on the qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:

·         Master’s degree in strategic communications, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, Public Policy, or a closely related field (mandatory).

·         PhD or advanced executive education is a strong advantage.

·         Minimum twelve (12) years of progressive experience in strategic communications or public relations.

·         At least seven (7) years at senior advisory or leadership level supporting executive leadership.

·         Demonstrated experience building or reforming communications and PR systems within central banks, financial regulators, public institutions, or international organizations.

4. Duration: The proposed duration for the assignment is Twelve Months (12) calendar months from starts date.

5. 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).

6. 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.    

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

Skills Required

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