National Agriculture Extension Specialis — Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) FSRP

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Country: Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Assignment Title: National Agriculture Extension Specialist Project ID : P177816 Deadline Date: 24th July 2026 Ref No. SO-MOAI-552665-CS-INDV 2. BACKGROUND The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) forms part of a regional World Bank-financed initiative aimed at improving food systems resilience and strengthening preparedness against food insecurity in vulnerable and climate-affected areas of Somalia. The Project focuses on rebuilding agricultural production capacity, improving rural livelihoods, strengthening institutional systems, and promoting climate-smart agricultural practices. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI), through the National Project Coordination Unit (NPCU), is responsible for coordinating project implementation in collaboration with Federal Member States, district authorities, development partners, and community institutions. Agricultural extension services remain a critical gap within Somalia’s agriculture sector due to limited technical staffing, weak farmer outreach systems, inadequate training mechanisms, and limited dissemination of improved agricultural technologies and climate advisory services. Strengthening extension systems is essential for improving farmer knowledge, promoting climate-smart agriculture, enhancing productivity, and increasing resilience among smallholder farmers and agro-pastoral communities. The Project therefore seeks to strengthen national agricultural extension systems, farmer advisory services, training and capacity-building programmes, and community-based extension delivery mechanisms. To support these objectives, the NPCU intends to recruit a qualified National Agriculture Extension Specialist (NAES) under the Individual Consultant Selection (INDV) method. 2. Scope of Work and Responsibilities Coordinate development and implementation of national agricultural extension strategies and work plans. Support strengthening of agricultural extension and farmer advisory systems at federal and state levels. Promote climate-smart agriculture practices and dissemination of agricultural technologies and innovations. Coordinate Farmer Field Schools (FFS), demonstration plots, farmer learning platforms, and community outreach activities. Develop agricultural extension manuals, training curricula, guidelines, and farmer education materials. Support capacity-building and technical training programmes for extension officers, farmer groups, and producer organizations. Promote participatory and inclusive extension approaches targeting women, youth, and vulnerable groups. Support dissemination of climate advisory information and good agricultural practices. Coordinate extension-related awareness campaigns and knowledge-sharing activities. Collaborate with research institutions, NGOs, private sector actors, and development partners to strengthen extension systems. Support preparation and implementation of Annual Work Plans and Budgets (AWPBs).Coordinate closely with Federal and State Project Coordination Units and technical stakeholders. Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual project progress reports. Ensure compliance with World Bank procedures, Project Implementation Manual (PIM), and environmental and social standards. Provide technical backstopping and mentoring to national and state-level project teams. Undertake any other duties assigned by the National Project Coordinator. 3. The proposed duration for the assignment is twelve (12) calendar months from the start date. 4. Selection Criteria The selection shall be based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills, followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience, and competencies include: At least a master’s degree in Agricultural Extension, Agriculture, Agronomy, Rural Development, Agricultural Education, Community Development, Climate-Smart Agriculture, or related field from a recognized university. A PhD qualification in Agricultural Extension, Rural Advisory Services, Climate Change Adaptation, or related field will be an added advantage. Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in agricultural extension systems, rural advisory services, farmer training, or community-based agricultural development programmes. Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing agricultural extension and farmer outreach programmes. Experience in climate-smart agriculture dissemination, farmer field schools (FFS), participatory extension approaches, and community mobilization. Proven experience in institutional capacity strengthening, extension methodologies, and development of agricultural training materials. Experience working with government institutions, farmer organizations, NGOs, private sector actors, and development partners. Experience in donor-funded agricultural programmes, particularly World Bank, FAO, IFAD, or similar development projects, is highly desirable. Strong understanding of Somalia’s agricultural systems, extension service delivery challenges, and resilience-building priorities. Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Minimum of at least ten years of experience with development projects, preferably in Somalia, of which at least five years should be on planning, monitoring, and evaluating development projects. Experience in monitoring and evaluation in an international agency is preferred. Practical Experience in Management Information Systems (MIS) Experience designing and implementing results management and monitoring and evaluation systems, data collection and analysis, and results reporting. Fluency in English. Good analytical and technical report-writing skills Excellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and the Internet. Experience with managing a database system and software is desired. Strong leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder coordination skills. Excellent communication, training, presentation, and report writing skills. Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with farming communities, government institutions, and development partners. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant digital extension tools. Ability to work independently under pressure and manage multiple assignments within tight deadlines. Willingness and ability to undertake frequent field missions across Federal Member States. Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali languages. Good understanding of the Somali institutional, agricultural, and rural development context. 5. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Federal of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV). 6. 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. 7. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. 8. Interested Consultants 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 for public holidays. 9. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written to the address below (in person or by e-mail) marked with the subject title of the position on or before 11:30am Mogadishu, Somalia, Date 24th July 2026 FSRP Project Office Procurement Mogadishu Somalia Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Floor/ Room number:1 Email: procurement@fsrp.gov.so. copy Mubashir.fsrpsom@gmail.com City: Mogadishu Somalia Country: Somalia