Name of the Project: Somali Integrated Statistics and Economic Planning Capacity Building Project (SISEPCBP)
Consulting Service: Communication Specialist
Duty Station: National Economic Council (NEC), FGS, Mogadishu -Somalia
Deadline: 12th February 2026
Ref No. SO-NEC-528760-CS-INDV
1. 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,
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.
2. Responsibilities:
The consulting services of the Communications Specialist (“the Services”) include developing, managing,
coordinating, networking, implementing, and monitoring communication strategy and associated
products. It is also to promote NEC’s work or activities on an on-going basis by engaging large audiences.
She/he will undertake all the other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) can be
found here.pdf
3. 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:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in media, Information and Communications, Public Administration, Business
Administration, or a closely related field. Advanced degree is preferred.
Experience:
A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in communications and public relations, with
proven expertise in delivering similar services to government institutions.
A well-established network of contacts within the Somali media community.
Knowledge of economic issues is an asset.
4. Reporting:
The NEC Communications Specialist Consultant will report to the Executive Director of the National
Economic Council.
5. Duration of Assignment: The assignment shall run for 12 months.
6. 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.
The NEC 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). Further information at the address provided
below during office hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Mogadishu time (Excluding public holidays).
Deadline: Expressions of interest (EOI) should be delivered by email or in-person in a written form in
three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 12th February 2026 at 16:00 Hours
(Mogadishu Time) and should be marked “Expressions of interest for the NEC Communication
Specialist” as subject line.
Attention; Project Implementation Unit
SISEPCB Project
Somalia National Bureau of Statistics
Federal Government of Somalia
Afgoi Road
Mogadishu, Somalia
Email Address: piu@nbs.gov.so and CC: info@nec.gov.so
