Security Specialist

GOVERNMENT OF SOMALILAND MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY THE EASTERN AFRICA REGIONAL DIGITAL INTEGRATION PROJECT (EA-RDIP) (2023-2028) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Government of Somaliland Project ID No. P176181 Name of the Project: Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project Consulting Service: Security Specialist Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Hargeisa Deadline: December 25, 2025 Ref No: SO-MICT-SL-526487-CS-INDV

• Background of the Project

The Government of Somaliland, through the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), is implementing the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP), with support from the World Bank. The project aims to enhance digital connectivity and integration across the Eastern Africa region, focusing on cross-border infrastructure, harmonization of digital policies, and development of digital markets. To ensure the security of project personnel, assets, and operations, MICT is seeking to use a portion of the EARDIP to finance the recruitment of the Security Specialist to lead the implementation and supervision of security safeguards in accordance with national regulations and the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). (2) Responsibility

• The Security Specialist will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in managing security risks associated with EA-RDIP implementation in Somaliland. The consultant will update and oversee the Security Risk Assessment and Management Framework (SRAMF), conduct field assessments, and ensure compliance with World Bank security safeguard standards.
• Conducting security risk assessments and updating the SRAMF.
• Monitoring and supervising security safeguard implementation.
• Advising on mitigation measures and stakeholder engagement.
• Supporting capacity building for implementing agencies.
• Preparing periodic reports and contributing to project documentation.

(3) Deliverables

• Monthly implementation reports on security aspects.
• Updated SRAMF and security risk management plans.
• Inputs to quarterly project progress reports.
• Capacity building materials and training sessions.

(4) Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree in Security Studies or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in security risk assessment and management.
• Experience with World Bank, UN, or similar development agencies.
• Proven ability to conduct independent assessments and stakeholder consultations.
• Strong understanding of ESF, human rights, gender, and environmental sustainability.
• Experience in Somaliland or the Horn of Africa is an asset.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English.

(5) REPORTING The Security Specialist will directly report to the PIU Project Coordinator, EARDIP PROJECT Ministry of Information Communication Technology (MICT) (6) TIMING Duration of Assignment The Security Specialist shall be contracted for initial one year period. The MICT now invites eligible individual Consultants to indicate their inters in providing the above-mentioned service. Interested Consultants must prove the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. (7) 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 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 applicants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference from the Ministry in person or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday. Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before December 25th, 2025, at 14:00 hours. Attention to; Project Coordinator, EA-RDIP Somaliland Suleiman Mohamed Abdi Email: coordinator@eardipsomaliland.org CC: procurement@eardipsomaliland.org Subject line: REOI – Security Specialist – EA-RDIP Somaliland Address for Submission EA-RDIP Project Implementation Unit Somaliland Innovation Zone, MICT, Behind Jees Hotel, Hargeisa Sha’ab Area, 26 June, Hargeisa, Somaliland Agency: Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 49680.0 USD