Liaison Officer-Jubbaland

EQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS)

PROJECT ID: P507443

Project Name: Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment

Post Title: Jubbaland State Liaison Officer

Reference No.: SO-MOLSA-566399-CS-INDV

Duty Station: Kismayo, Jubbaland, Somalia

Background

Jubbaland State Liaison Officer is required by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to support implementation of a World Bank-funded project, Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment (BOOST You) (P507443). The selected candidate will work for the government’s National Social Protection Program (Baxnaano), established in 2019 and housed at the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MoLSA). Project Overview The project development objective of Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment (BOOST-YOU) is to enhance economic opportunities and strengthen resilience of the poor and vulnerable. The project directly contributes to strengthening Somalia’s social protection system, expanding coverage through its support to the jobs agenda and building greater resilience to shocks through robust adaptive social protection mechanisms. The project applies an integrated approach that moves beneficiaries along a continuum from protection to production. The project aims to support the poor and most vulnerable of the population by providing targeted interventions to improve their resilience and prepare for better jobs tomorrow, while providing job opportunities now by addressing key barriers to better income-generating opportunities. The project will reach about 206,000 households in particularly climate-exposed areas, which is equivalent to over 1.2 million individual beneficiaries. SELECTION CRITERIA Selection shall be based on the qualification and experience of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and skills should include: Academic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: development studies, social work, management, public administration or business administration or any other relevant fields;

Professional Experience Five (5) years of relevant working experience at the national or international level in project/program coordination and management areas including humanitarian organizations, international NGOs, and government. Demonstrated knowledge of the Somalia development agenda, mechanisms and principles of social protection, Safety net programs and intra-governmental processes; Proven skills and ability in effectively communicating with and coordinating across diverse groups of stakeholders, including project staff, partners, government authorities, private sector, communities as well as beneficiaries; Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, community mobilization, or participatory development approaches. Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills in Somali and English, including the ability to communicate proactively with key stakeholders, correctly interpret messages from others and respond appropriately.

DURATION: The successful candidate will work under a one (1) year renewable contract based on competence and approval by MOLSA, Jubbaland state.

REPORTING OBLIGATIONS The State Liaison Officer will directly report on a day-to-day basis to the Project Manager, Baxnaano through the Operations Team Lead. He/she will be expected to closely work with other Baxnaano PIU members for a smooth run of project operations. The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Federal Government of Somalai 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 references; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The 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, September 2023 and February 2025 (“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 refer further information including a detailed Terms of Reference in Annex I. Deadline : Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to this email procurement@baxnaano.gov.so and [contact details removed], copy the following emails as well Info@molsa.gov.so, [contact details removed] and [contact details removed], on or before 16:00 hours 10th October 2026, with email subject marked clearly as “ Jubbaland State Liaison Officer, REF: SO-MOLSA-566399-CS-INDV

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Annex I: Terms of Reference

State Liaison Officer (Jubbaland) Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment (P507443) Project

Background

Jubbaland State Liaison Officer is required by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to support implementation of a World Bank-funded project, Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment (BOOST You) (P507443). The selected candidate will work for the government’s National Social Protection Program (Baxnaano), established in 2019 and housed at the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MoLSA). Project Overview The project development objective of Building Opportunities and Outcomes in Social Protection and Youth Employment (BOOST-YOU) is to enhance economic opportunities and strengthen resilience of the poor and vulnerable. The project