Private Sector Development Advisor for MOCI — Somalia productive, resilient, and inclusive growth (SPRING) project

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA Ministry of Finance REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Country: Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) Name of the Project: Somalia Productive, Resilient, and Inclusive Growth (SPRING) Assignment Title: Private Sector Development Advisor Project ID: P501662 Individual/Firm: Individual Selection Deadline for submission of EOI: June 25 ,2026 at 4:00pm Ref No. SO-MOF-555918-CS-INDV Background : In May 2025, the Federal Republic of Somalia, through its Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the Somalia Productive, Resilient, and Inclusive Growth (SPRING) project. The project development objective is to promote private sector-led growth and job creation by improving the business-enabling environment, strengthening the financial system, and enhancing access to finance. The SPRING project is organized around four components (three mutually-reinforcing and one supporting): (i) Component 1: Improving the enabling environment for the private sector; (ii) Component 2: Deepening financial sector reforms and strengthening institutional capacity; (iii) Component 3: Enhancing access to finance and resilience for MSMEs; and (iv) Component 4: Project Management. A wide range of activities will be implemented as part of this project to reach its development objective, such as improvements to regulatory/institutional frameworks, the rollout of the digital ID system, financial sector reforms, the creation of a risk-sharing mechanism, and the provision of business development services for micro, small and medium enterprises in select economic sectors, among others. The MoF received US$105 million from the World Bank, including US$10 million from the Somalia Multi-Partner Fund to implement the SPRING project. As part of this initiative, under Component 1, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is strengthening its role in advancing regional trade integration, including Somalia’s engagement with AfCFTA, COMESA, and IGAD. To ensure alignment of national trade policies with regional commitments and to maximize the benefits of regional integration, the SPRING Project will support the engagement of a Regional Trade Integration. The MoF intends to apply for part of the proceeds from the World Bank to finance the position of Private Sector Development Advisor to ensure and strengthen the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's (MoCI) institutional capacity to design, implement, and manage comprehensive reform programmes that foster a competitive, inclusive, and resilient private sector across Somalia. The Advisor will provide high-level strategic, technical, and policy advisory support to improve business environment reform, governance, strengthen regulatory coordination between the Federal Government and Federal Member States (FMS), and support the formalization of SMEs. Responsibilities: The Private Sector Development Advisor will support MoCI in improving Somalia’s business environment by identifying regulatory barriers, developing reform roadmaps, streamlining business registration and licensing, and strengthening coordination between the Federal Government and Federal Member States. The Advisor will also support MSME formalization, public–private dialogue, stakeholder consultations, staff capacity building, and evidence-based policy advice to promote private sector growth, domestic market integration, and job creation. All other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website link: https://moci.gov.so/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Private-Sector-Development-Advisorpdf.pdf Skills and qualifications Selection Criteria : The selection shall be based on the qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Development Studies, Accounting and Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 6 years of experience in private sector development, regulatory reform, or investment climate work. Experience working within government or international development contexts. Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders across government, private sector, and development partner institutions. Experience with World Bank or international development projects is strongly preferred. Proficiency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills. Duration: The proposed duration for the assignment is Twelve Months (12) calendar months from starts date. The Ministry of Ministry of Finance 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). 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 dated in 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 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. Deadline for submission : Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by June 25, 2026, at 4:00pm (Somalia Local time) Attention; Project Coordinator SPRING/SCALED-UP Project Ministry of Finance Federal Government of Somalia Shangani District, Mogadishu, Somalia Email Address: bid.scaledup@piu.mof.gov.so