Somalia Seeks Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for Energy Projects

The Federal Government of Somalia Ministry of Energy and Water Resources REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) Country: Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) Name of Project: Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Somalia (ASCENT Somalia) and the Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP) Project ID : P181341 Grant No.: IDA -E2680 Assignment Title: Project Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Reference No.: SO-MOEWR-466440-CS-INDV Place of assignment: Mogadishu, Somalia.

• Background:

The Government of Somalia has received a grant from the World Bank to implement the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Somalia (ASCENT Somalia) projects and Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP). The Project Development Objective of ASCENT Somalia is to increase access to sustainable and clean energy through private sector participation in Somalia. The Project Development Objective of SESRP is to increase access to electricity services and to re-establish the electricity supply industry in the Project Areas. The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (the Ministry) has established a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to carry out the day-to-day activities of project planning, coordination, and implementation of the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Somalia (ASCENT Somalia) projects and the Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP). The ASCENT Somalia project comprises three components: (i) Distributed Renewal Energy (DRE) with Solar PV (SPV) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the capital city of Mogadishu and other major load centers in the Federal Members States (FMS); (ii) Electricity Distribution Network Rehabilitation and Reinforcement of the mini grids serving the Mogadishu capital city area and other FMS major load centers and, (iii) Sector Capacity and Institution Enhancement and Project Implementation Support. The SESRP comprises of the following four components: (i) Sub-transmission and distribution network reconstruction, reinforcement, and operations efficiency in the major load centers of Mogadishu and Hargeisa; (ii) Hybridization and battery storage systems for mini grids; (iii) Stand-alone solar off-grid access to public institutions (Health and Education); (iv) Institutional Development and Capacity Building. The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) therefore intends to apply part of the proceeds of the ASCENT Somalia project to hire a consultant to work as a Project Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist within the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, FGS, for the World Bank – financed electricity sector projects.

• Scope of Work and Responsibilities:

The scope of work for the assignment includes but not limited to the following tasks: The Project Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist shall support the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) in developing and implementing an effective M&E framework for the projects, performance tracking, and contract management mechanisms. The consultant shall perform the following but not limited to: (i) Developing and implementing a comprehensive M&E framework aligned with the WB Projects’ Results Framework and the national reporting standards; (ii) Overseeing the establishment of project performance indicators, assessment and establishment of baseline indicators, and data collection methodologies; (iii) Monitoring compliance with projects milestones, reporting obligations, and contractual deliverables for contractors and implementing partners; (iv) Conducting periodic project impact evaluations to inform decision-making; and (v) Ensuring robust documentation, data analysis, and reporting structures for projects performance evaluation. The Project Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist shall perform all other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment that can be found at the following website:   www.sesrp.moewr.gov.so or can be provided upon submission of application in person or by e-mail provided below.

• Selection Criteria:

Selection shall be based on qualification and experience of the candidate and followed by an interview. The minimum qualification, experience and skills should include: A Bachelor’s degree in development studies, social sciences, economics, or a related field. A master’s degree would be an advantage; Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in performance monitoring and evaluation role with government institutions and international development agencies. Experience working with a WB funded project; Experience developing results frameworks, logical frameworks, or similar tools for project design is required; Demonstrated ability in data analysis, project design, monitoring, and evaluation of development activities; Proven ability to work with PMIS, M&E tools, qualitative & quantitative survey, and databases management; Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in monitoring and evaluating programs—including indicator development, study design, and data analysis—in multiple sectors; Experience working in Fragile States and similar environments to that of Somalia and Proficiency in both written and spoken command of English. Fluency in Somali language (oral and written) will be an added advantage.

• Duration:

The consultant will be engaged for a period of two (2) years with an extension based on project duration and satisfactory annual performance evaluation.

• The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultants must submit the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV), (ii) Copies of certificates of Academic Qualifications, (iii) 3 Reference Persons; and (iv) Expressions of Interest (EOI) indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.
• The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

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

• Mode of submission of Applications and deadline:

Interested Consultants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference at the address given below from 8:30 to 3.30pm Mogadishu time (Excluding public holidays). Interested Individual Consultants must submit (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV), (ii) Copies of certificates of academic qualifications, (iii) 3 references persons, (iv) Expressions of interest (EOI), and must be delivered (in person or by e-mail) in a written form in three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 10th February 2026 at 4:00 PM (Mogadishu Time) – Subject marked clearly as – Application for Project Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. Project Coordinator, Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, Federal Government of Somalia, Email: bids.sesrp@piuenergy.so Agency: Ministry of Energy and Water Resource Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 180000.0 USD