Request for Expressions of Interest

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK East Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office (RDGE) Khushee Towers Longonot Road Plot 11, Upper Hill P.O. Box 4861-00200 Nairobi, Kenya Telephone: +2540202712925/2712926

1. The African Development Bank hereby invites Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in the following assignment: Local Development Economist and Portfolio Monitoring Consultancy

2. Background Information: Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. The Bank has 81 member states, including 54 of which are African countries. The Bank’s development agenda is delivering financial and technical support for transformative interventions that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In addition to providing finance, the Bank is Africa's voice on global economic, financial and development issues, a role that has taken significant importance in the light of increasing global integration and interconnection. To sharply focus on the objectives of the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy (TYS 2013 - 2022) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major goals (High 5s), all of which will accelerate delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up development impact in the continent. These include: (i) Power and Light up Africa; (ii) Feed Africa; (iii) Industrialize Africa; (iv) Integrate Africa; and (v) Improve the quality of life for Africans.

The AfDB’s formal reengagement with Somalia started with the approval of the Country Brief in 2010, following the approval of its first strategy for engaging in fragile situations in 2008. Two further Country Briefs were approved by the Bank in 2013 and 2017. The Bank is currently preparing an Interim Country Strategy Paper (I-CSP) that will guide its interventions in Somalia during the period 2022-24. At the beginning of the Country Brief 2013, the Bank had one (1) operation for US$ 2 million in Somalia. Since then, the partnership between the FGS and the AfDB has grown stronger, and as of 31 July 2021, there were 12 ongoing operations (9 national and 3 regional) for a total commitment of UA 140.25 million (about US$ 197 million) spanning across agriculture sector (34%), transport sector (31%), multi-sector (23%), water and sanitation (11%) and power sector (1%). Under the ongoing support, the Bank is helping Somalia to restore its critical infrastructure, build capable institutions, and provide equal opportunities for Somalis to improve their livelihoods and participate in the development of their country.

The Bank is also engaged in Somalia through the Multi-Partner Somalia Infrastructure Fund (SIF). The SIF was established within the context of the Somali New Deal Compact endorsed in Brussels in September 2013 and became operational on 3 October 2016. The Fund’s goal is to support and accelerate Somalia’s inclusive and sustainable economic recovery, peace and state building, through the renovation, upgrade and development of infrastructure. The bulk of activities financed by the SIF are hard infrastructure investment projects, particularly in the energy, transport, water and sanitation, and ICT sectors. The SIF also aims at supporting institutional and human skills development related

to infrastructure reconstruction and development. Of the 12 ongoing 2.2 operations, 3 projects for a total commitment of UA 57.1 million (about US$ 80 million) are being implemented within the SIF.

3. Purpose of the Assignment: The Bank’s programme in Somalia has grown overtime and is spread across the country. In order to ensure effective project monitoring and achievement of intended development results and impact, frequent interaction with Somali-based implementers and stakeholders is important. Thus, having someone on the ground who can constantly follow-on implementation progress and identification of challenges in a timely manner would improve portfolio performance. The recruited local consultant will assist with portfolio monitoring, provide inputs into knowledge work and support dialogue activities in Somalia. The consultant will be based in Mogadishu and is expected to engage across all Bank activities in the country under the overall guidance of the Director General/Country Manager for Somalia, and directly with the Bank’s Somalia Country Team. The consultant will also: • Be the liaison between the Ministry of Finance and other FGS and FMS Ministries, and the Bank’s East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi. • Collect data/information to aid economic analyses. • When designated, represent the Bank in relevant meetings between the Government and Development Partners. • Liaise with executing and implementing agencies and provide technical support on operational issues. • Assist in coordination and facilitation of Bank missions in Somalia. • Provide timely updates to the Bank on key events that can impact implementation of programs. • Identify risks and challenges impacting project implementation and verify whether and how the risks and challenges are being addressed. • Review knowledge products and project documents. • Engage local beneficiaries and other key stakeholders such as government officials to collect information about their views on the impact of the Bank’s interventions, with the intention of assessing their overall satisfaction with the results being realized.

4. Essential skills and qualifications: The consultant must be fluent in English, and should have the following qualifications: • A Master’s degree in Economics, Public Finance, Public Policy or related disciplines. • A minimum of 8 (eight) years relevant professional experience, of which at least 3 years is related to a similar assignment. • In-depth knowledge and track record on economic analysis and program coordination. • Detailed knowledge and experience on Somalia’s development dynamics. • Outstanding competence in the use of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and econometric software such as STATA or EViews. • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with government entities or different stakeholders (colleagues, private sector, development finance institutions, etc.) with ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines. • Demonstrated experience of data collection, processing, analysis and report writing, and communication. • Comprehensive knowledge of fragile situations and willingness to be based in Mogadishu.

• Speaking and understanding of the Somali language is an added advantage.

5. The East Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office invites Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in undertaking the Development Economist and Portfolio Monitoring Consultancy assignment. Interested consultants shall provide information on their qualifications and experience demonstrating their ability to undertake this Assignment (documents, reference to similar services, experience in similar assignments, etc.).

6. The eligibility criteria, the establishment of a shortlist and the selection procedure shall be in conformity with the Bank’s Rules and Procedure for the selection of Corporate Consultants. Please note that interest expressed by a Consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of the Bank to include him/her in the shortlist.

7. The estimated duration of services is an initial period of twelve (12) months. Remuneration will be in accordance with Bank rates and the qualification and experience of the consultant. The successful consultant is expected to start the work as soon as the selection process is completed and the contract signed.

8. Interested Individual Consultants may obtain further information from Brenda Wanjira at [email protected] during the Bank’s working hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EAT.

9. Expressions of interest must be received by email at the address below no later than 15 September 2020 at 5:00 pm EAT and specifically mentioning: Development Economist and Portfolio Monitoring Consultancy For the attention of: Ms. Brenda Wanjira African Development Bank East Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office (RDGE) Khushee Towers Longonot Road Plot 11, Upper Hill P.O. Box 4861-00200 Nairobi, Kenya Email: [email protected]

10. Establishment of the Short List: A shortlist of three to six individual consultants will be established once the expressions of interest are received. The shortlisted candidate will be requested to send in proposals and comments on the Terms of Reference. The Consultants on the shortlist will be judged on the following criteria on the basis of their resumes. General qualifications and suitability for the proposed assignment 20 Experience in the specific assignment as described in the Terms of Reference 40 Knowledge and Experience in Somalia’s development dynamics, economic analysis and 20 program coordination Comprehensive knowledge of and experience working in Somalia 10 Experience in working with the African development Bank, other MDBs or international 10 donors