JAMHUURIYADDA SOOMALILAND

WASAARADDA H. MAALIYADDA

BAAHIN SHAQO

1.Hordhac:-

Wasaarada Horumarinta Maaliyadu iyada oo fulinaysa waajibaadkeeda sharci ee ku xusan Qodobka 209aad ee Xeerka Cashuuraha Beriga Somaliland (Xeer Lr. 72/2016), waxa ay doonaysaa in ay dhisto Guddida Dacwadaha Cashuuraha. Sidaa darteed, waxa ay baahinaysaa shan boos oo ka mid noqon doona Xubnaha Guddida.

2. Shuruudaha Qofka loo Qaadanayo ka Mid Noqoshada Guddida Dacwadaha Cashuuraha:-

1. Waa in uu leeyahay waayo aragnimo ugu yaraan ah 6 sanno oo uu ku shaqeeyay garsoore, xeer-ilaaliye, qareen, bare jaamacadeed, ama waa in uu ahaa sarkaal ku shaqo leh xisaabaad, maamul maaliyadeed, cashuur iwm;
2.Waa in uu leeyahay aqoon xisaabeed, maaliyadeed, cashuuraha iyo sharciga;
3.Waa in aanu hore ugu dhicin xukun ciqaabeed oo ku saabsan anshaxa;
4.Waa in bulshada dhexdeeda uu ku leeyahay suncad iyo dhaqan wanaag;
5.Waa in aanu ka tirsanayn xisbiyada siyaasada kana madax banaan yahay,
6.Waa in aanu wax dan ah ku lahayn shirkadaha ama cashuur bixiyayaasha waaweyn;
7.Waa in aanu ahayn shaqaale dawladeed, xubnaha ciidamada qaranka ama garsoorka;
8.Waa in uu yahay muwaadin lagu yaqaan dal jacayl, “patriotic”.

3.Habraaca Codsiga:-

Ciddii danaynaysa ee buuxisa shuruudaha sare ku xusan waxa ay codsigooda oo ay weheliso sooyaalkiisa waxbarasho iyo shaqo (CV) uu u soo diraa Emailka hoos ku qoran, inta ka horeysa 08 bisha January 2020, wixii faah-faahin ah ee intaa dheer kala soo xidhiidh Tel: 063-4246813, Email: soulahussien@gmail.com.

Request for Bids - Goods

(One-Envelope Bidding Process)

Country: Somaliland

Name of Project: Domestic Revenue Mobilization and Public Financial

Contract Title: SLFMIS IT and Disaster Recovery Center Equipment

Grant No.: P151492 Loan No._ TFA038

RFB Reference No.: SO-MOF-SL-99884-GO-RFB  

Date of Issue: 27th June 2019

 

  1. The Government of Somaliland – Ministry of Finance Development has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the [DRMPFMCSP in 10 Million, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract[1] for [SLFMIS IT and Disaster Recovery Center Equipment]. 
  1. The Ministry of Finance Development – DRMPFMCSP Coordination Office now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for SLFMIS IT Equipment and Disaster Recovery Center Equipment which is Servers, firewalls and other IT Equipment related to operationalization of DRC Centre as you see in the Bid Data Sheet for Specification and delivered to Hargeisa in SLFMIS Disaster Recovery Center Opposite to Hargeisa Group Hospital within two Months after Signed Contract.
  2. Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 1st, 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
  3. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Government of Somaliland, Ministry of Finance Development, DRMPFMCSP Coordination Office and inspect the bidding document during the office hours (12:00PM – 4:00 pm) at the address given below:

 

DRMPFMCSP Coordination Office

DRMPFMCSP Coordinator: Hassan Farah Mohamed

Opposite of Ministry of Higher Education and Science

Sha’ab Area, 26 June District

Hargeisa, Somaliland.

Email: Vacancies@somalilandpfm.org

Tel: +252 63475005

 

  1. The bidding document in English can be obtained by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below.
  2. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12st August 2019. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address above on 12st August 2019 4:00 pm
  3. All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid-Securing Declaration,”
  4. The address referred to above is

Ministry of Finance Development, DRMPFMCSP Coordination Office

Hassan Farah Mohamed

DRMPFMCSP Coordinator

Opposite of Ministry of Higher Education and Science

Sha’ab Area, 26 June District

Hargeisa Somaliland.

To: vacancies@somalilandpfm.org

Cc: hassan@somalilandpfm.org

Cc: amira@somalilandpfm.org

www.somalilandpfm.org

Government of Somaliland (GoSL)

Domestic Revenue Mobilization and Public Financial Management Capacity Strengthening Project

(P151492)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country: Republic of Somaliland

Name of the Project: Domestic Revenue Mobilization and Public Financial Management Capacity Strengthening Project (DRM&PFM CSP Project)

Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for the Provision of Quality Assurance on the Implementation of Somaliland Financial Management Information System (SLFMIS)- Somaliland

Project ID: P151492, TF#: TF-A0389

Publication Date:  June 25, 2019,

Deadline    Date:   July 10, 2019

Ref No.  SO-MOF-SL-111317-CS-CQS

The Government of Somaliland (GoSL) has received Additional Financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Domestic Revenue Mobilization (DRM) and Public Financial Management (PFM) Capacity Strengthening Project. The overall project development objective (PDO) is to ‘strengthen systems of domestic revenue mobilization, expenditure control and accountability in Somaliland. The GoSL therefore wishes to use part of the funds allocated under the Domestic Revenue Mobilization (DRM) and Public Financial Management (PFM) Capacity Strengthening Project to pay for the services requested in this Terms of Reference.

As part of its continuous improvement drive, the GoSL requires the services of a firm to conduct needs quality assurance for the implementation of SLFMIS.

The key objectives of the assignment will be to undertake a structured quality assurance review of the existing SLFMIS modules (as outlined in the implementation status annex) to confirm: a) implementation progress is in line with the conceptual design and Statement of User Requirements, and identify any implementation gaps; b) the system has appropriate systems security controls in place; c) identify existing and potential gaps and risks;  d) make practical recommendations and prepare a structured road-map to mitigate the identified risks, and ensure system sustainability. As part of recommendations the consultant is expected to develop an SLFMIS quality assurance program covering SLFMIS IT Governance, IT Security Architecture Strategy, Support and Capacity Building.

The proposed duration for the assignment is three (3) calendar months from starts date.

The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be found at the following website:  www.somalilandpfm.org or can be provided upon submission of application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below.

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.). The shortlisting criteria are as follows:

  1. Core business of the firm and years in business.
  2. Specific experience in successfully implementing similar assignments (in-depth international expertise in IT and FMIS Project Management and experience with subject matter expertise in automated processes such as budgeting, procurement, business process and integration, project management, IT security, capacity development and infrastructure design)
  3. Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somaliland (Demonstrate experience in undertaking similar assignments in the context of the public-sector setting internationally or in the region with similar environment as in Somaliland).
  4. Technical and managerial organization of the firm (provide only the structure of the organization, general qualification and number of key staff). Do not provide CVs of key staff. Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

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 and August 2018 (“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 the 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 Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Interested Consultant may obtain further information (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 on public holidays.

Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by July 10, 2019 at 4.00 p.m. local Time.

Domestic Revenue Mobilization and Public Financial Management Reform Coordination Unit,

Ministry of Finance, Hargeisa, Somaliland

Republic of Somaliland, Opposite of Ministry of Higher Education and Science

Attention: DRM&PFM Project Coordinator

Email: vacancies@somalilandpfm.org with a to amira@somalilandpfm.org and hassan@somalilandpfm.org

REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND

Ministry of Finance

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

 

Country: Republic of Somaliland

Name of the Project: Domestic Revenue Mobilization and Public Financial Capacity Strengthening Project

Project ID:  P151492, TF#: TF-A0389

Assignment Title: SAI Professional Capacity Building Expert

Reference: SO-MOF-SL-101834-CS-INDV

Place of Assignment: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Deadline: 10th July 2019, at 4:00 PM (Hargeisa Time)

 

  1. Background

The Government of Somaliland has received Additional Financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Domestic Revenue Mobilization (DRM) and Public Financial Management (PFM) Capacity Strengthening Project. The overall project development objective (PDO) is to ‘strengthen systems of domestic revenue mobilization, expenditure control and accountability in Somaliland.

The GoSL therefore wishes to use part of the funds allocated under the Domestic Revenue Mobilization (DRM) and Public Financial Management (PFM) Capacity Strengthening Project to pay for the services requested in this Terms of Reference.

  1. Scope of Work and Responsibilities

SAI Professional Capacity Building Expert will be responsible for the following: (a) Institutional Capacity building – Development of risk-based audit manuals and programs in line with Audit regulatory framework, Risk Based Auditing (RBA) procedures manuals including: Financial Audit Manual; Compliance Audit Manual; Performance/Operational Audit; and IT Audit Manual in compliance with National Audit Act 76/2016 and INTOSAI Standards. (b) Individual capacity building – Training OAG staff on manuals, mentoring and couching of OAG staff. Assessment of Capacity challenges at the organizational and individual levels in relation to performing various types of audits. (c) review of the existing Draft Audit Manual in order to develop comprehensive audit manuals that comply with the current National Audit Act (Act No. 76/2016), (d) Assist institutionalizing and implementing INTOSAI auditing standards at the OAG (d) Provide technical assistance to the OAG and its staff on the implementation of developed Manuals (e) Provide Technical assistance on implementation of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques and information system auditing (f) he/she will perform other services detailed in the TOR.

  1. Selection Criteria

Selection shall be based on qualification and experience of the candidate and followed by an interview. The minimum qualification, experience and skills should include:

Qualifications and Knowledge

  1. ACCA, CIPFA, CPA, MBA (Public Finance/accountancy) or similar internationally recognized professional accounting and audit qualification.
  2. Registered recognized auditor supervisory body. 

Experience

  1. At least 10 years of progressive experience in Public external auditing
  2. At least 10 years of experience in Audit planning, managing, executing and reviewing audit assignments
  • Experience in Audit manager position for an equivalent audit assignment
  1. Experience in development of different types of Audit manuals (financial, compliance, performance, IT audits, etc.)
  2. Experience in capacity building on the use of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATS)
  3. Proficiency on training how to use audit software preferably ACL
  • Experience in training and capacity building in IT audit,
  • Experience in training and capacity building in Financial, compliance & performance audit.
  1. Duration of the Assignment

The duration for the assignment is 6-12 months, renewable based on satisfactory performance.

  1. The Ministry of Finance now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultants must submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. The detailed TOR will be forwarded to the applicant upon submission of application in person or by e-mail to the address below.
  2. 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 and August 2018, (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
  3. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants Selection method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.
  4. Mode of submission of Applications and deadline:

Interested Consultants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference at the address given below from 8:30 to 3.30pm Hargeisa time (Excluding public holidays).

Expressions of interest (EOI) and CV must 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 10th July 2019 at 4:00 pm (Hargeisa Time) – marked clearly as – Application for SAI Professional Capacity Building Expert

Domestic Revenue Mobilization and Public Financial Management Reform Coordination Unit,

Ministry of Finance, Hargeisa, Somaliland

Republic of Somaliland, Opposite of Ministry of Higher Education and Science

Email: vacancies@somalilandpfm.org, and copy amira@somalilandpfm.org, hassan@somalilandpfm.org.

REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND

Ministry of Finance

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

 

Country: Republic of Somaliland

Name of the Project: Domestic Revenue Mobilization and Public Financial Capacity Strengthening Project

Project ID:  P151492, TF#: TF-A0389

Assignment Title: Internal Audit Consultant

Reference: SO-MOF-SL-111323-CS-INDV

Place of Assignment: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Deadline: 30 June, 2019, at 4:00 PM (Hargeisa Time)

 

  1. Background

 The Government of Somaliland has received Additional Financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Domestic Revenue Mobilization (DRM) and Public Financial Management (PFM) Capacity Strengthening Project. The overall project development objective (PDO) is to ‘strengthen systems of domestic revenue mobilization, expenditure control and accountability in Somaliland.

The GoSL therefore wishes to use part of the funds allocated under the Domestic Revenue Mobilization (DRM) and Public Financial Management (PFM) Capacity Strengthening Project to pay for the services requested in this Terms of Reference.

  1. Scope of Work and Responsibilities

 The scope of this assignment is delivering actionable outputs to assist the Internal Audit Specialist to: (i) conduct functional review of existing internal audits and review current internal audit department within the Ministry of Finance, and identify audit model acceptable to the government of Somaliland (ii) Review PFMA Act and come up with recommendations for amendment to include the Internal Audit Functions into the PFMA Act (iii) conduct internal audit staff needs assessment, develop capacity building trainings (v) develop roadmap and conduct continues capacity building trainings for the Internal Audit unit. S/he will undertake all other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment. 

  1. Selection Criteria

 Selection shall be based on qualification and experience of the candidate and followed by an interview. The minimum qualification, experience and skills should include:

Knowledge

  1. Be knowledgeable in Public Financial Management with a relevant university degree. Masters’ degree will be an added advantage;
  2. Must possess Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) qualification;

Experience

  • Must have at least 10 years’ experience of audit management at senior management/ advisory level of which 5 years must be in establishing and reforming public sector internal audit functions;
  1. Must have experience in leading a similar project and in using practical techniques for change management and training in a fragile or conflict state environment;
  2. Familiar with designing financial reports in compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and IMF-GFSM 2001compliant chart of accounts; and implementing financial management information systems;
  3. Good communication and writing skills in English(E).
  • A recognized professional designation in Accounting or Internal Auditing (CA, ACCA, CGA, CIA or CISA)
  1. Duration of the Assignment

The duration for the assignment is 12 months, renewable based on satisfactory performance.

  1. The Ministry of Finance now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultants must submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. The detailed TOR will be forwarded to the applicant upon submission of application in person or by e-mail to the address below.
  1. 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 and August 2018, (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
  2. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants Selection method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.
  1. Mode of submission of Applications and deadline:

Interested Consultants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference at the address given below from 8:30 to 3.30pm Hargeisa time (Excluding public holidays).

Expressions of interest (EOI) and CV must 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 30 June 2019 at 24:00 Hours (Hargeisa Time) – marked clearly as – Application for Internal Audit Consultant.

Domestic Revenue Mobilization and Public Financial Management Reform Coordination Unit,

Ministry of Finance, Hargeisa, Somaliland

Republic of Somaliland, Opposite of Ministry of Higher Education and Science

Email: vacancies@somalilandpfm.org, and copy amira@somalilandpfm.org, hassan@somalilandpfm.org

 

 

 

 

 

 Terms of Reference – Consultant Economist

     1) Background

The Ministry of Finance Development derives its mandate from the Constitution of Somaliland, which provides for proper budgetary and expenditure management of the government financial resources. It also has a responsibility for ensuring that systems are in place for efficient monitoring and reporting of all Government's transactions. The main vision of the ministry is to catalyst institution that promotes sustainable financial management and economic development while the mission is to Improve and Mobilize revenue collection; set the country’s macroeconomic and fiscal policy management; and formulate efficient policies for public resource accountability, transparency and long-term sustainable development.

The MACROECONOMIC AFFAIRS & STATISTICS DEPARTMENT has the following vision, mission and objectives:

Vision - A catalyst department that promotes evidence based policies that ensure sustainable economic development

Mission - Gauge the macroeconomic status of the country to formulate the fiscal and monetary policies to set the country on sustainable economic development path.

Objectives:

  • To collect primary and secondary macroeconomic data for policy formulation
  • To formulate sound economic and fiscal policies that mobilize internal and external financial resources for public expenditure,
  • To enhance national economic stability, by focusing on socio-economic development as a tool of poverty reduction,
  • The budget being the most compelling instrument of the government for carrying out its policies, the department will provide the basis for realistic revenue forecasts.

     2) Scope of the Assignment

The scope of the work is summarized below:

  1. Compile national macroeconomic data and produce statistics on
    1. GDP Growth
    2. Unemployment
    3. Inflation and exchange rate
    4. trade
    5. Imports and Exports
    6. Investment
    7. Consumption and etc.
  2. Publish a quarterly bulletin Economic Performance Report
    • Participate in organizing the annual Conference on Macro-economic Performance
  1. Assist on macroeconomics variables on forecasts of government revenue streams
  2. Produce fiscal analysis
  3. Consultant in organizing the monthly seminars on the macroeconomic developments nationally and regionally
    • Carry out research on trade, unemployment, inflation and exchange rate, trade, import and exports, investment and consumption etc.

     3)   Methodology

The expert should explore participatory and consultative approach in conducting the Assessment. The assignment will involve the following: stakeholders meeting, documentation, presentation and report writing.

     4) Qualification Requirements

  • The applicant shall have Master’s Degree in Economics and above
  • An advanced degree with a major in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of Seven Years of relevant Experience
  • Proficiency in Computers and office software packages (MS Office) and experience in handling SPSS software is required.
Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements, please send your: CV, Application letter and Copies of Certificates to: hr@slmof.org, or submit the hard copy to the HQ of The Ministry, Human Resource Department.

The Deadline will be 13th of June, 2019.

Only applicants with required qualifications will be contacted.