MASHRUUCA TAAKULAYNTA ISGAARSIINTA ICT SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (P152358)

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1 DOWLADDA PUNTLAND EE SOOMAALIYA PUNTLAND STATE OF SOMALIA JAMHUURIYADDA FEDRAALKA SOOMAALIYA MASHRUUCA TAAKULAYNTA ISGAARSIINTA ICT SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT (P152358) WasaaraddaWarfaafintaIsgaarsiintaBoostadaHiddaha&Dhaqanka Ministry of Information Communication Post Culture & Heritage The ICT Sector Unit of the World Bank Group is working with the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) and the Ministry of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia to provide a program of ICT Sector Support, The Federal Government of Somalia is the Recipient of the ICT Sector Support in Somalia program endorsed by the Somalia Development and Reconstruction Facility (SDRF) and funded under the Somalia Multi-Partner Fund (MPF) administered by the World Bank. Under the second phase of the program, the Federal Government of Somalia in conjunction with the Ministry of Finance and The Ministry of Information, Communication, Culture and Heritage(Puntland)is seeking to employ individuals below: eference No Position Title: Type of Appointment Duration Duty Station C18 Project Coordinator, Project Coordination Unit Individual Consultant 1 year (with possibility of extension) MICCH (Garowe) C19 Procurement assistant Individual Consultant 1 year (with possibility of extension) MICCH (Garowe) C20 Financial assistant Individual Consultant 1 year (with possibility of extension) MICCH (Garowe)

2 PROJECT COORDINATOR, PROJECT COORDINATION UNIT Country/State: Federal Republic of Somalia; Puntland State of Somalia Project: ICT Sector Support in Somalia, Phase 2 Project ID: P Position Title: Project Coordinator, Project Coordination Unit Accountable to: Project Implementation Unit Type of Appointment Individual Consultant Reference No GFRS-PL/ICT/2014/C18 Duration 1 year (with possibility of extension) Duty Station Puntland Background The project development objective is to contribute towards the process of developing a regulatory framework for the telecommunications sector and building an ICT infrastructure in Somalia. The second phase of the project has three components: 1. Enabling Environment, focusing on supporting the regulatory and governance framework for the sector, following the anticipated passage of the new Communications Law. This will provide for ongoing support to the Ministry and new regulator and will facilitate a new activity on support for the implementation of an effective mobile-money framework. 2. Efficiency and equity in access to connectivity, which will support: 2. 1.The establishment of a framework for SIM card registration; 2. 2.The establishment of communications rooms in key ministries across different economic zones, including Puntland; 2. 3.Supporting the Somali Research and Education Network (SomaliREN), including through provision of advance purchase of internet bandwidth and capacity-building 3. Support and Capacity-Building for the Project Implementation Unit within the MPT, and a Project Coordination Unit for local implementation in Puntland. Project activities in Puntland (under components 2.2 and 2.3) will be managed by a Project Coordination Unit (PCU) that will report to the PIU at the federal level. The Ministry of Information, Communication, Culture and Heritage (MICCH) shall be responsible for overall coordination and implementation of the Project at the Puntland State level. The PCU will be led by theproject Coordinator, whose terms of reference are defined here. He or She will be responsible for administrative and procurement matters in Puntland, but will report to the PIU and MICCH. This is mainly to facilitate financial reporting ( for instance, to consolidate interim financial reports (IFRs) into one), and share common resources, etc.

3 The MICCH is the implementing agency in Puntland. In line with the grant agreement, the MICCH in Puntland should: (a) maintain throughout Project implementation, the Project coordination Unit with terms of reference and staffing satisfactory to the World Bank, and with resources adequate to perform its functions under the Project; and (b) The MICCH will, through-out project implementation, work closely with the Puntland External Assistance Fiduciary Section (PEAFS). The PCU should appoint and assign to the PCU a Financial Assistant and a Procurement Assistant both with qualifications, experience, and terms of reference satisfactory to the World Bank. Without limitation on the foregoing: (a) the PCU shall be responsible for the day -to-day administration of the Project at the Puntland State level, under the overall supervision and guidance of the PIU; and (b) the PCU shall be responsible for the financial management and procurement for the Project at the Puntland State level, and will submit financial reports to the PEAFS and hence for consolidation with the overall Project Financial Reporting, by the PIU at the Federal level. Furthermore, the PCU will: Be responsible for project deliverables and budgets delivered directly in Puntland State Work closely with Puntland External Assistance Fiduciary Service (PEAFS). Report to the PIU for information to be included in consolidated project accounts Terms of Reference: PCU Project Coordinator: Under the strategic leadership of the PIU at the Federal, the specific duties of the Project Coordinator will include: (i) Help prepare and follow through a phased program of activitiesin Puntland State of Somalia to ensure coordination of efforts in implementing the overall ICT Sector Support Project; (ii) Supervise the work of the Technical Experts and Consultants, particularly the Procurement Assistant and the Financial Assistant. (iii) Help in the initiation and coordination of the preparation of Quarterly work plans,in coordination with the PIU. (iv)ensure the preparation and monitoring and reporting on the execution of the procurement plan of the Project in Puntland for the procurement of goods and consulting services, consistent with procurement guidelines of the funding Development Partners and the specific provisions of the Grant Agreement and the Subsidiary Agreement; (v) Supervise the provision of logistical and other support to local and international consultants engaged under the project, when working in Puntland; (vi)supervise the conducting, commissioning, or coordinating monitoring and evaluation activities of the project activities in Puntland; (vii) Lead the preparation of periodic Project Status Reports (PSRs) for review by the Puntland Technical Working Group(or Liaison Steering Committee) and onward transmission to the PIU.

4 (viii) Carrying out other functions related to the Project that will, from time to time, be agreed upon between the funding Development Partners, the PIU, and the Puntland State Government. Qualifications and Experience (i) Relevant graduate qualification with a minimum of 5 years experience in Somalia context with strong technical leadership in the ICT and Project management environment. (ii) Reputable person with good characteristics, knowledge, skills and proven capability in Ministry, Department and Agency planning, development and government policy formulation. (iii)knowledge of Somalia generally and Puntland State specifically, and the sensitivity to the underlying state of fragility and the prevailing adversity in particular. (iv) Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary project management team, build effective working relations with colleagues and clients, being self-motivated and capable of working under pressure, with good experience in leadership and strategic management of project team at State and/or national level. (v) Proven experience in coordinating, cooperating and negotiating with high level Government officials, donor partners and multitude of local stakeholders. (vi) A charismatic change agent - with extensive experience in context specific - practical techniques for change management. Consultant s Reporting Obligations The consultant as the PCU Coordinator will report directly to the Project Implementation Unit and the designated official in the Puntland MICCH. Deliverables (i) Approved Annual Work Plan (AWP), for the PCU; (ii) Background papers and minutes for meetings of the Puntland Technical Working Group(or Liaison Steering Committee); (iii)consolidated Quarterly Project Status Reports (PSRs), for activities in Puntland; (iv)inputs to Interim Financial Reports (IFR), to be consolidated at the Federal PIU level; (v) Inputs to Annual Financial Statements and audit report. Location and Duration and facilities to be provided by the Client Starting period and duration of assignment: Indicative start date is November 30, The contract is expected to run for a period of one year with possible extension subject to satisfactory performance. The Project Coordinator will have a three months probationary period. The offer is initially for 100 days of work over the course of one year, subject to review after the first year, with possibility of extension dependent on performance. Location of the assignment

5 The duty station is Puntland, Somalia. The Project Coordinator will be based in the PCU located within MICCH. Expressions of Interest and attachments: a CV, two referees and scanned copies of testimonials must be sent by toprojectictsom1@gmail.com, ATTN: Mohamed Ware, Project Manager (PIU), not later than November 05, 2015, 14:00 hrs. Consultants will be selected in accordance with the latest revision of the World Bank s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultantsunder IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grant by the World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011(revised July 2014) for individual consultants. PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT Country/State: Federal Republic of Somalia; Puntland State of Somalia Project: ICT Sector Support in Somalia, Phase 2 Project ID: P Position Title: PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT Accountable to: PCU Project Coordinator Puntland Type of Appointment Individual Consultant Reference No GFRS-PL/ICT/2014/C19 Duration 1 year (with possibility of extension) Duty Station Puntland Background The project development objective is to contribute towards the process of developing a regulatory framework for the telecommunications sector and building an ICT infrastructure in Somalia. The second phase of the project has three components: 4. Enabling Environment, focusing on supporting the regulatory and governance framework for the sector, following the anticipated passage of the new Communications Law. This will provide for ongoing support to the Ministry and new regulator and will facilitate a new activity on support for the implementation of an effective mobile-money framework. 5. Efficiency and equity in access to connectivity, which will support: The establishment of a framework for SIM card registration; The establishment of communications rooms in key ministries across different economic zones, including Puntland; Supporting the Somali Research and Education Network (SomaliREN), including through provision of advance purchase of internet bandwidth and capacity-building 6. Support and Capacity-Building for the Project Implementation Unit within the MPT, and a Project Coordination Unit for local implementation in Puntland. Project activities in Puntland will be managed by a PCU that will report to the PIU at the federal level. The Ministry of Information, Communication, Culture and Heritage shall be responsible for overall coordination and implementation of the Project at the Puntland State level. The will be responsible for ensuring the timely implementation of the procurement process in accordance to the procurement

6 plan which will guarantee timely acquisition of goods, works and services to support project implementation. The selected Consultant is expected to play a key in procurement processing in the procurement cycle. The MICCH is the implementing agency in Puntland. In line with the grant agreement, the MICCH in Puntland should: (a) maintain throughout Project implementation, the Project coordination Unit (PCU) with terms of reference and staffing satisfactory to the World Bank, and with resources adequate to perform its functions under the Project; and (b) The MICCH will, through -out project implementation, work closely with the Puntland External Assistance Fiduciary Section (PEAFS). The PCU should appoint and assign a Procurement Assistant with qualifications, experience, and terms of reference satisfactory to the World Bank. Without limitation on the foregoing: (a) the PCU shall be responsible for the day -to-day administration of the Project at the Puntland State level, under the overall supervision and guidance of the PIU; and (b) the PCU shall be responsible for the financial management and procurement for the Project at the Puntland State level, and will submit financial reports to the PEAFS and hence for consolidation with the overall Project Financial Reporting, by the PIU at the Federal level. Furthermore, the PCU will: Be responsible for project deliverables and budgets delivered directly in Puntland State Work closely with Puntland External Assistance Fiduciary Service (PEAFS). Report to the PIU for information to be included in consolidated project accounts 2.0 Overall Objective: The objective of this assignment is to ensure timely implementation of the procurement process in accordance to the procurement plan which will guarantee timely acquisition of goods, works and services to support project implementation. The selected Consultant is expected to play a key in procurement processing in the procurement cycle. 3.0 Tasks: The main duties and responsibilities of the PCU Procurement Assistant are the following: Tasks related to Somalia ICT Sector Support Project: i) In Consultations with the Project Coordinator, the Procurement Assistant will prepare, periodically review, adjust (where applicable) and monitor the implementation of the PCU procurement plan. ii) Prepare and coordinate updating General Procurement Notices (GPN) annually, and Specific Procurement Notices (SPN), and Expression of Interests (EOI) when required; iii) Ensure timely preparation/updating of the project Procurement plans iv) In consultation with User Departments, support the preparations of bidding documents for acquisition of goods, works and non-consulting services, and the REOI and RFP for consulting services. v) Ensure adherence to procurement procedures as prescribed in the Project Implementation Manual. vi) Serve as primary contact for all official communications relating to procurement within the project with all the agencies of government and sector ministries under the project and with outside agencies in Puntland; vii) Participate in the bidding and selection processing, including organizing pre-bid or pre-proposal meetings, providing clarifications, coordinating the Receipt of bids/proposals, leading and participating in the opening of bids/proposals/expressions of interest

7 viii) In close consultation with User Departments, participate in evaluation of expression of Interest, Quotations, bids and Proposals. ix) In close consultation with the user departments, prepare submissions to the Contracts Committee. x) Participate in preparation of draft contracts xi) Verify and ensure that Procurement requests are in accordance with the approved Procurement Plan. xii) Work closely with User departments to ensure that Terms of Reference or technical specifications are obtained timely from relevant Technical Departments and Beneficiaries. xiii) In consultation with the Technical Departments preparation of bidding documents, request for proposals, consultant s shortlists and other documents based on relevant procedures for the procurement of goods, Works and on consultant services and for the selection of consulting services, xiv)support capacity building in procurement management of staff that deal with procurement issues with emphasis on World Bank Guidelines. xv) Participate in Contract monitoring and administration by ensuring that in close liaison with the Technical Departments that all procurement contracts are efficiently managed, monitored and timely completed in order to get the value for money (good quality at a lower cost). In collaboration with technical departments xvi)classify, archive and ensure that complete documentation on all procurement cases is maintained as guided by the PIU and maintain proper archiving of all hard copies and soft copies (approved procurement plans, correspondences including deliverables, offic ial and relevant s) while facilitating access to them; xvii) Coordinate/Assist and respond to procurement queries, disputes, and complaints; xviii) Facilitate the Post Procurement Reviews (PPR) exercise, and follow up implementation of PPR recommendations xix)prepare and update the Procurement/Contract Register (List of all procurement contracts awarded) xx) Any other periodic duties that may be assigned by the PCU Project Coordinator. 4.0 Reporting The Procurement Assistant will report to the PCU Project Coordinator ICT Project MICCH Puntland. He/ She will work under close supervision of the Coordinator. 5.0 Qualifications, Experience and knowledge: The applicant shall have a Bachelor s Degree in one of the following: Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, etc. A minimum of at least 3 years of direct relevant experience including broad expertise in the management of procurement in the public sector. Experience working in a Fragile State environment is desirable. Excellent computer skills for Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet use. Fluency in English is must. Excellent written and oral communication skills. High level interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

8 6.0 The Performance indicators: i) Annual Procurement Plans and monthly updates in place; ii) Weekly and Monthly Procurement and Contract Management status reports/updates; iii) Monthly update of procurement monitoring form to be provided to all user departments; iv) procurement documents for the supply of goods, works and services timely as the need arises; v) Monthly Contracts Implementation Status reports for all contracts showing the total amount of the contract, amount already paid and balance to be paid on each contract vi) Regular procurement performance reports for staff participating in procurement cycle e.g. at evaluation, Contracting Management stages as well bottlenecks identified vii) Contracts Register in place viii) Demonstrate behavior of professional and personal ethics and integrity transparency in dealing with clients and service providers. 7.0 Location and Duration and facilities to be provided by the Client: 7.1 Starting period and duration of assignment: Indicative start date is November 30, The contract is expected to run for a period of one year with possible extension subject to satisfactory performance. The Procurement Assistant will have a three months probationary period. The offer is initially for 100 days of work over the course of one year, subject to review after the first year, with possibility of extension dependent on performance. 7.2 Location of the assignment The duty station is Puntland, Somalia. The Procurement Assistant will be based in the PCU located within MICCH. Expressions of Interest and attachments: a CV, two referees and scanned copies of testimonials must be sent by toprojectictsom1@gmail.com, ATTN: Mohamed Ware, Project Manager (PIU), not later than November 05, 2015, 14:00 hrs. Consultants will be selected in accordance with the latest revision of the World Bank s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultantsunder IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grant by the World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011(revised July 2014) for individual consultants.

9 FINANCIAL ASSISTANT Country/State: Federal Republic of Somalia; Puntland State of Somalia Project: ICT Sector Support in Somalia, Phase 2 Project ID: P Position Title: Accountable to: Type of Appointment Reference No Duration Duty Station FINANCIAL ASSISTANT PCU Project Coordinator Puntland Individual Consultant GFRS-PL/ICT/2014/C20 1 year (with possibility of extension) Puntland Background The project development objective is to contribute towards the process of developing a regulatory framework for the telecommunications sector and building an ICT infrastructure in Somalia. The second phase of the project has three components: 7. Enabling Environment, focusing on supporting the regulatory and governance framework for the sector, following the anticipated passage of the new Communications Law. This will provide for ongoing support to the Ministry and new regulator and will facilitate a new activity on support for the implementation of an effective mobile-money framework. 8. Efficiency and equity in access to connectivity, which will support: The establishment of a framework for SIM card registration; The establishment of communications rooms in key ministries across different economic zones, including Puntland; Supporting the Somali Research and Education Network (SomaliREN), including through provision of advance purchase of internet bandwidth and capacity-building 9. Support and Capacity-Building for the Project Implementation Unit within the MPT, and a Project Coordination Unit for local implementation in Puntland. Project activities in Puntland will be managed by a PCU that will report to the PIU at the federal level. The Ministry of Information, Communication, Culture and Heritage shall be responsible for overall coordination and implementation of the Project at the Puntland State level. The Financial Assistant will be responsible for performing all necessary Financial Management activities under the project, the coordination of the financial management functions with government counterparts located in the implementing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The MICCH is the implementing agency in Puntland. In line with the grant agreement, the MICCH in Puntland should: (a) maintain throughout Project implementation, the Project coordination Unit (PCU) with terms of reference and staffing satisfactory to the World Bank, and with resources adequate to perform its functions under the Project; and (b) The MICCH will, through -out project implementation, work closely with the Puntland External Assistance Fiduciary Section (PEAFS). The

10 PCU should appoint and assign a Financial Assistant with qualifications, experience, and terms of reference satisfactory to the World Bank. Without limitation on the foregoing: (a) the PCU shall be responsible for the day -to-day administration of the Project at the Puntland State level, under the overall supervision and guidance of the PIU; and (b) the PCU shall be responsible for the financial management and procurement for the Project at the Puntland State level, and will submit financial reports to the PEAFS and hence for consolidation with the overall Project Financial Reporting, by the PIU at the Federal level. Furthermore, the PCU will: Be responsible for project deliverables and budgets delivered directly in Puntland State Work closely with Puntland External Assistance Fiduciary Service (PEAFS). Report to the PIU for information to be included in consolidated project accounts 2.0 Objective of this assignment: The objective of the assignment is for the Financial Assistant (i) to assist in performing all necessary Financial Management activities under the Public Sector Capacity Injection Project (CIP) ICT Sector for the period of the assignment, (ii) assist in the coordination of the financial management functions with government counterparts located in the implementing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). He/she will work in close coordination with the Puntland External Assistance Fiduciary Section (PEAFS) within the Ministry of Finance, Office of the Accountant General. He/she will manage the financial management activities of the project in strict compliance with: (i) the requirements of the Agreement between the World Bank and the Government; (ii) the Project Implementation Manual (PIM) for this project which is based on appropriate financial management best practice and international accounting standards. The overall responsibilities of the Financial Assistant (i) to guide and a dvise senior management of MICCH on all financial management aspects of the Project; and (ii) He/she will be responsible for implementation of FM and accounting activities within MICCH, coordination of all FM activities within MICCH, other Government institutions, the private sector and civil society (iii) The Financial Assistant will work with other specialists at both the Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) and the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to perform all necessary FM and accounting under the Somalia ICT Sector Support Project for the period of the assignment and (iv) to collaborate with the PEAFS in the Ministry of Finance in the implementation of financial management, disbursement and accounting for the project. These will be executed with the close supervision of the Project Implementation Unit. 3.0 Tasks: The Financial Assistant shall undertake the following tasks in collaboration with the PCU Project Coordinator, the PIU, PEAFS and implementing entities. The Financial Assistant shall do everything necessary to meet the above objectives, including but not limited to carrying out the following, by advising and or by doing as necessary: 1.1 Maintain all accounting records in line with approved accounting standards and in line with the Bank s and Government s regulations; 1.2 Render periodic reports, (i.e. monthly/quarterly/annually) in the formats approved by the Bank and Puntland Stateand in line with the project documents and financing agreement; 1.3 Ensure that disbursement are made in accordance with approved annual budgets and work plans together with the Project management; 1.4 Ensure that all payments are done in accordance with good accounting practices and in line with the project objectives and financing agreement;

11 1.5 Where applicable ensure that the required Bank No Objection letter relating to an expenditure is available before effecting payment; 1.6 Assist and ensure prompt release of funds, once approved, to beneficiaries; 1.7 Ensure that required accounting and submissions of returns by beneficiaries who receive advances are done on timely basis; 1.8 Maintain relevant books and records for the Project that reflects the components and activities; 1.9 Ensure that the filing system of the accounting records are satisfactory at all times and they are easily retrievable for reviews and audit purposes; 1.10 Ensure that all accounting records are updated promptly; 1.11 Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for the project bank accounts, including designated and project accounts (if any); 1.12 Prepare quarterly financial reports in accordance with agreed formats and in line with the financing agreement; 1.13 Prepare annual financial statements of the project and liaise with the auditors to carry out the annual audits of the project; 1.14 Together with the implementing agencies ensure strict adherence to installed internal control systems for all areas of project operation; 1.15 Liaise with the internal/external auditors to get project financial statements audited and follow up any audit queries/management letters; 1.16 Follow up on No Objection from the Procurement Assistant where not available and ensure they are properly filed as part of the accounting records; 1.17 Ensure that no project category/component is overspent without proper authorization from the World Bank; 1.18 Assist in reviewing all aspects of the Project work plan and budget based on the results of operations and changing economic conditions and recommend corrective measures to the management; 1.19 Working with other project staff, prepare annual work plans and budgets; 1.20 Initiate corrective measures to address internal financial shortcomings and irregularities as the need arises; 1.21 Assist in establishing and enhancing appropriate, systems of internal control (goods, works, services, fixed assets, civil works); 1.22 Prepare, monitor and interpret cash flow forecasts in consultation with the PCU Project Coordinator, the Procurement and implementing entities; 1.23 Prepare monthly returns to the PCU and subsequently PIU, implementing entities and Ministry of Finance Office of Accountant General (PEAFS) in compliance with Government accounting reporting requirements; 1.24 Prepare Unaudited Quarterly Financial Reports (IFRs) and Annual Financial Statements for all Project Funds analysed according to the categories and project components as appropriate, and provide timely reporting of any material variances to the PCU; 1.25 Ensure compliance with operating procedures of Government and the World Bank, e.g. Procurement, Disbursements, Designated Accounts, SOEs, IFRs, Special Commitments etc.; 1.26 Liaise with the internal/external auditors and follow up any audit queries/management letters;

12 1.27 Monitor, in conjunction with Procurement, PCU and the PIU and implementing agencies, the financial management aspects of consulting services and other procurement; 1.28 Write a report at the end of the contract period outlining achievements and challenges pertaining to the financial management function; 1.29 Carry out any other periodic duties that may be assigned by the PCU Project Coordinator. 4.0 Reporting The Financial Assistant will report to the PCU Project Coordinator of the ICT Project MICCH Puntland. He/ She will work under close supervision of the Coordinator and closely with implementing agencies, the line ministries and other technical officers responsible for project activities and the PEAFS unit under the Accountant General. 5.0 Performance Indicators: The key performance indicators and deliverables of the PCU Financial Assistant will be as follows: a) In close supervision with the Project Coordinator, within the first two weeks of the contract, prepare a clear work plan on financial management and disbursements and share with the implementing entities and the PIU; b) Report regularly to the PCU, implementing entities and to the Bank on key issues affecting the operations of the project financial activities; c) Prepare monthly and quarterly Interim unaudited Financial Reports (IFRs) which will be submitted to the Project Accountant and subsequently to the World Bank not later than 45 days after the end of the month or quarter to which the report relates; d) Prepare Annual Financial Statements for financed projects, within two (2) months after the end of the fiscal year to which they relate. These Annual Financial Statements to be submitted must be ready for audit. 6.0 Qualifications, Experience and knowledge: The Financial Assistant should have the following minimum Qualifications: a) Degree in accounting, finance or business administration (accounting); b) Professional qualification in financial management, registered by and attained final qualification of any financial management related recognized professional body e.g. ACCA, CPA etc.; The Financial Assistant should have demonstrable experience in Public Financial Management related activities as follows: a) At least 5 years of experience in audit or financial management; b) At least three years of post-qualification experience directly relevant to public sector and/or World Bank Projects financial management; c) Experience of project financial management in a developing country; experience in a fragile state is preferable; d) Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, to deliver technical financial documents, and reports; candidates familiar with Somali language will have an added advantage; e) Proven work experience on country Financial Management systems and procedures f) Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet use, including database use is required.

13 g) Fluency in English is required. h) High level interpersonal and relationship-building skills. 7.0 Location and Duration and facilities to be provided by the Client: 7.1 Starting period and duration of assignment: Indicative start date is November 30, The contract is expected to run for a period of one year with possible extension subject to satisfactory performance. The Financial Assistant will have a three months probationary period. The offer is initially for 100 days of work over the course of one year, subject to review after the first year, with possibility of extension dependent on performance. 7.2 Location of the assignment The duty station is Puntland, Somalia. The Financial Assistant will be based in the PCU located within MICCH. Expressions of Interest and attachments: a CV, two referees and scanned copies of testimonials must be sent by toprojectictsom1@gmail.com, ATTN: Mohamed Ware, Project Manager (PIU), not later than November 05, 2015, 14:00 hrs. Consultants will be selected in accordance with the latest revision of the World Bank s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultantsunder IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grant by the World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011(revised July 2014) for individual consultants.