Somalia Seeks Consultant for Producer Price Index Compilation

Federal Government of Somalia Somalia National Bureau of Statistics SOMALI INTEGRATED STATISTICS AND ECONOMIC PLANNING CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT (SISEPCBP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) INDIVIDUAL SELECTION OF CONSULTANT Country: Federal Government of Somalia Name of the Project: Somali Integrated Statistics and Economic Planning Capacity Building Project (SISEPCBP) Consulting Service: Producer price index compilation officer Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station : Somalia National Bureau of Statistics, FGS, Mogadishu -Somalia Deadline: 18th February, 2026 Ref No. SO-SNBS-528775-CS-IND

• Background of the project

The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), through the Somali National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS), has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to implement the Somali Integrated Statistics and Economic Capacity Building (SISEPCB) Project. The project aims at strengthening the national statistics system, the national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and improving programming and analytical capacity of the government’s macroeconomics and fiscal programming agencies to enable them to regularly access analyze and improve their public policies and programs performance and results. More specifically, the project aims at: (1) Strengthening the national statistics system; (2) Strengthening monitoring and evaluation capacity; and (3) Building economic policy analysis and economic planning capacity.

• Responsibilities

Developing a high-quality PPI is crucial for improving the accuracy and credibility of Somalia’s economic data and ensuring alignment with international statistical standards. In this context, SNBS seeks to recruit a PPI Methodology and Index Compilation Officer to lead the design, methodological refinement, weighting structure development, index calculation, and analytical reporting of the PPI. The position will ensure full adherence to international best practices, including the IMF’s Producer Price Index Manual, UN statistical guidelines, and emerging global standards. The detailed ToR for the assignment can be found at the following Website: https://nbs.gov.so/vacancies/or https://sisepcbp.nbs.gov.so/jobs-tenders/ or can be provided upon submission of the application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below.

• 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 Statistics, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in index compilation or economic statistics.
• Strong knowledge of PPI methodologies and international guidelines.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as NADABAS, STATA, R, or SAS.
• Reporting

The consultant will report to the Director of Macroeconomic and Financial Statistics and works closely with the Prices and Economic Indicators Unit, PPI data collection teams, and national accounts staff.

• Duration of assignment

The assignment is estimated to last 12 Months. The Somalia National Bureau of Statistics now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Submission requirements

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 Consultants may obtain further information at the address provided below during office hours from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Mogadishu time (Excluding public holidays). Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before Feberuray 18th, 2026, at 16:00 hours (Mogadishu Time) and should be marked “Producer price index compilation officer” as subject line. Attention: Project Implementation Unit SISEPCB Project Somalia National Bureau of Statistics Afgoi Road, Mogadishu, Somalia Email Address: piu@nbs.gov.so CC: rahmo@nbs.gov.so Agency: Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 57240.0 USD