Details of GBV Specialist HSS

BACKGROUND

The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia.

The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. Progress toward the PDO will be measured using five PDO indicators and intermediate indicators. All relevant indicators will be disaggregated by gender (men and women) and age (youth and adult). The five indicators are.

The Hirshabelle State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists.

2.   Scope of the work and responsibilities

Reporting to the State Project Coordinator (SPC), the GBV Prevention Specialist will ensure that all activities under the FSRP project are implemented in accordance with the Gender-Based Violence (GBV/SEA/SH) Prevention and Response Frameworks established for the project. The GBV/SEA/SH Officer will serve as the primary focal point for managing GBV/SEA/SH-related risks and ensuring their mitigation measures are integrated into the project’s operations.

The GBV/SEA/SH Prevention Specialist will provide technical expertise and capacity-building support for the project staff and ensure that GBV risks are effectively managed and mitigated. He/she will oversee the implementation of the Gender Action Plan, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Labor Management Procedures, and other relevant frameworks, ensuring that GBV-related concerns are addressed in all aspects of the project. The GBV Specialist will set up an accessible grievance system for communities, workers, and stakeholders while coordinating with RCRF/Barwaaqo and other World Bank projects.

Skills and qualifications

2.     Selection criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:

• Minimum Master’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Law, or other relevant social science disciplines.
• At least 5 years of experience in GBV prevention and response, gender equality programming, or social risk management, preferably in development projects. Proven experience in working on GBV issues, including the design and implementation of GBV risk mitigation strategies and survivor support mechanisms.
• Familiarity with the FSRP project or similar World Bank-funded projects, with a solid understanding of GBV environmental and social safeguards related to GBV.
• In-depth knowledge of gender-sensitive frameworks such as the Gender Action Plan, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, and Grievance Redress Mechanisms.
• Experience in training, capacity-building, and community outreach, particularly in the context of GBV prevention and response.
• Strong understanding of gender-based violence issues in Somalia, particularly in rural and conflict-affected areas.
•  Proven ability to monitor, report, and analyze GBV-related risks, ensuring that appropriate mitigation actions are taken.
• Proficiency in Somali and English languages (both spoken and written).
• The selected candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing GBV in development settings and be able to work effectively in challenging environments.

3.     REPORTING

The GBV Specialist will report to the State Project Coordinator.

4.     Duration of Assignment

The GBV Specialist shall be contracted for 12 months.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.

How to apply

2.     Submission Requirements

The 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 including a detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) from the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle State in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except for public holidays.

Deadline for submission: Expression of interest and CV must be delivered to the addresss below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 30th May 2025 at 16:00 Hours (Somali Time)

Attention:

FSRP Project

Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations

MoAI-Hirshabelle State

Jowhar District Somalia

Email Address: project.co@moa.hs.so Copy: ahmed.xusein@hotmail.com