Consultancy Services To Undertake A Trade Facilitation Strategy For Somalia.

Job description

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA 

MINISTRY OF FINANCE 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

COUNTRY:                 Federal Republic of Somalia (FGS)

NAME OF PROJECT: De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of pastoral economies in the Horn of Africa Project (DRIVE)

 PROJECT ID:              P176517.

Assignment Title:       Consultancy Services To Undertake A Trade Facilitation Strategy For Somalia.

Individual/Firm:            Firm

Deadline:                      15th March 2025

Reference No.:             SO-MOF-468786-CS-QCBS 

Place of assignment:      Somalia

The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of pastoral economies in the Horn of Africa Project (DRIVE) and intends to apply part of the proceed for consulting services.

The objective of this consultancy service is to establish a comprehensive framework that integrates modern trade facilitation measures, streamlines policies, and fosters a business-friendly environment. This strategy will serve as the cornerstone for Somalia's trade development, equipping the country to efficiently manage and promote trade activities while ensuring alignment with international standards and best practices.

The consultancy service is expected to be conducted over a period of 5 months from commencement.

The detailed Terms of Refence (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website:

The Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). 

Skills and qualifications

The short-listing criteria are as follows:

1.      Core Business: The firm should specialize in international trade consulting, with a strong focus on trade facilitation, customs modernization, and trade policy reform. The firm should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in providing consultancy services related to trade facilitation, international trade policy, and economic development.

2.      Similar Assignments: Successfully completed at least three (3) similar assignments in the last seven (7) years, preferably in developing countries or post-conflict environments comparable to Somalia. The Consultant shall provide the name and contact address of the Client (office and e-mail address and telephone number), date(s) of execution, name (s) of lead and associate firms, contract amount and financing sources.

3.      Experience working in the Horn of Africa or similar contexts, with a deep understanding of the regional trade dynamics, challenges, and opportunities; and

4.      The technical and managerial organization of the firm. (Provide only the structure of the organization). Do not provide CVs of staff. Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage

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 July 2016 and revised in November 2017 August 2018 and November 2020, (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualification but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.

How to apply

Interested Consultant may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:30am to 3.30pm Mogadishu time (Excluding public holidays).

Expressions of interest (EOI) should 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 15th March 2025 at 4:00 PM (Mogadishu Time).

Attention

Project Coordinator,

DRIVE Project,

Ministry of Finance - Federal Government of Somalia

Shangani District - Mogadishu, Somalia

Email Address: bid.drive@piu.mof.gov.so,

Apply on bid.drive@piu.mof.gov.so