Somalia Seeks International Consultant for Economic Outlook Analysis

Federal Government of Somalia Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development 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: Somali Economic Outlook International Consultant Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station : Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, FGS, Mogadishu -Somalia Deadline: 10th February 2026 Ref No. SO-MOPIED-529390-CS-INDV

• 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 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

The Consultant will provide high-level international expertise in leading the economic analysis, research, and development of comprehensive strategies for the Somali Economic Outlook report. This role will focus on leveraging global economic insights to assess economic trends, identify growth opportunities, and formulate policy recommendations that will significantly inform the National Transformation Plan 2025-2029. The detailed ToR for the assignment can be found at the following Website: https://mop.gov.so/jobs/ 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:

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Economics, Development Economics, or related field from a globally recognized institution.
• Minimum 10 years of international experience in economic analysis, development consulting, or related roles, focusing on emerging markets and post-conflict economies.
• Strong knowledge of the regional economic landscape and development challenges, as well as broader African and global economic trends.
• Experience working with international financial institutions, UN agencies, or major global consulting firms.
• Reporting

The Economic Development Consultant will report directly to the Director of Economic Development and work in close collaboration with the national Local Economist.

• Duration of assignment

The estimated duration of the consultancy assignment is 30 days with no extension. The Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development 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 February 10th, 2026, at 16:00 hours (Mogadishu Time) and should be marked “SEO International Consultant” 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: 21000.0 USD