CALL FOR JOB APPLICATION

Country: Somalia

Project: Somalia Capacity Injection Project

Grant No: P149971

Type of Appointment: Regular Civil Service and Advisory Positions

Type of Contract: Performance Based Contract

Duty Station: Beneficiary Ministries Offices in Mogadishu

Expected Start Date: June, 2017

Reference No.: FGS/CIM/Civil Service Recruitment/2015

Under the Somali Compact of September 2013, the Federal Government of Somalia established a

Government Flagship Programme to build core public sector capacities. A World Bank Public Sector

Capacity Injection Mechanism (CIM) supports this. The below beneficiary institutions are among the core

beneficiary institutions for the CIM to strengthen staffing levels and capacity in selected line ministries

and central agencies. The minister of Finance of the federal government of Somalia invites applications

from qualified candidates for the following positions;

Competent candidates will be selected according to the Capacity Injection Mechanism and National Civil

Service Commission recruitment manual and procedures. Further information and Detailed Terms of

Reference can be seen below.

Note: this recruitment strongly supports women’s engagement and will support workingwomen through

paid maternity leave, plus allowances to support 'secure accommodation', 'secure transport to and from

work' and 'child care allowances

HOW To APPLY: Confidential applications can be addressed to Mr. Omar Abdi, World Bank

Capacity Injection Mechanism Coordinator at National Civil Service Commission, E-mail

somalia.ncsc.cim02@gmail.com and please make sure to copy Ms. Shukri Hassan cc,

hrm.mof.som@gmail.com with only a Cover Letter and Curriculum vitae (CV) in WORD .doc or. docx

format must be delivered, by 1500 hours of 25th March, 2017. “Applications addressed exclusively to the one of the above email addresses would not be

considered”

Minister of Finance Federal Government of

Somalia

Wasaaradda Maaliyadda, Dolowdda Federaalka

Soomaaliya

Ministry of Finance, Somalia

Secretariat to the Interim National Procurement Board

Terms of Reference

Position title: Secretariat to interim board

Position CIM level: Stream A Level 2 Step 3 MDA: Ministry of Finance Location: Mogadishu, Somalia expected start time: March, 2017

Background

In August 2016, H.E. the President of the Federal Government of Somalia signed the Public

Procurement, Concessions and Disposal Act into law. The purpose of the Act is to establish

institutional structures for managing public procurement and to provide procedures for public

procurement, administration of concession agreements, and disposal of unserviceable,

obsolete, or surplus stores, and equipment by public entities. The Act provides for the

establishment of an Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee (IMCC) and a Public Procurement

Authority to oversee these activities. Pending the full operalisation of the Act and the establishment of the institutional structures

provided therein, the Interim National Procurement Board (INPB) established by the Council of

Ministers in March 2015 has been reviewing and advising the Federal Government of Somalia

(FGS)on concessions and contracts above a certain threshold. The INPB will continue to carry

out these functions until such time as it is feasible to fully implement the provisions of the Public

Procurement, Concessions and Disposal Act2016. The criteria for determining this transition

point will be approved by the Council of Ministers in due consultation with the Federal

Parliament of Somalia.

With the full operationalization of the Public Procurement, Concessions and Disposal Act, the

INPB will be transitioned into the Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee, which will then be

the sole Committee responsible for the award of concessions.

The Financial Governance Committee (FGC)was established in early 2014 by mutual

agreement between the FGS, donors and international financial institutions (IFIs). The purpose

of the FGC is to provide objective technical advice to the FGS on public financial reform in

Somalia, and to provide a forum for dialogue on strategic issues of financial governance. The

FGC's mandate has recently been renewed through April 2017. Among its tasks, the FGC has

been requested by the FGS to review any existing or draft Federal Government concession or

contract valued at US$5 million and above. This means that many of the contracts to be

reviewed by the INPB will also be reviewed by the FGC -- a practice so far used in 4 cases

(PGM Project, M and T Solutions Ltd, Perkins Logistics, Horn Logistics).

The Ministry of Finance is seeking to recruit an INPB Secretary to work alongside the

International INPB Concessions Advisor to provide a Secretariat line function for the INPB.

Roles and responsibilities

4. Organization of INPB meetings: a. Agree on schedules and agendas for INPB meetings, under the guidance of the INPB

Chair; b. Organize INPB meetings to ensure attendance by INPB members, and circulate all

relevant documentation in advance of the meetings; c. Prepare minutes of INPB meetings, and disseminate as required.

5. Help ensure that the INPB can deliver on its mandate of reviewing contracts and

concessions; a. Engage with government ministries and agencies to ensure that draft tenders, contracts

and concessions under consideration are forwarded to the INPB for its review and

approval;

b. Share the outcomes of INPB deliberations with relevant government ministries and

agencies for their follow-up; c. Provide updates to the INPB and relevant stakeholders on the status of contracts and

concessions reviewed by the INPB; d. Liaise closely with the FGC Secretariat to ensure uptake of all action points relating to

the INPB, and ensure that the FGC receives all necessary documentation from the INPB

where relevant, and is appraised of INPB activities.

6. Issue monthly written updates to the FGC and relevant stakeholders on activities

undertaken by the INPB.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required:

4. A degree in Economics, Finance, Law, Public Administration, Business Administration,

International Development, or a related relevant field. 5. At least 5 years of professional experience in public administration including

Experience working in or with government agencies. 6. Secretariat experience (i.e. organizing meetings, preparing agendas, taking meeting

minutes, etc). 7. Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and at the

highest levels of government. 8. Familiarity with public procurement procedures would be an advantage.

9. Fluency in English and Somali, full computer literacy, excellent oral and written

communication skills.

Reporting

The Consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Finance, the INPB International

Concessions Adviser and the INPB National Concessions Adviser, and will report to the Chair

of the INPB.

Ministry of Finance, Somalia

Inter-­­Governmental Procurerent

Terms of Reference

Position title: Intergovernmental Procurement Specialist Position CIM level: Stream B- Level 4 Step 3

MDA: Ministry of Finance

Location: Mogadishu, Somalia Expected start time: May 2017

Background

In December 2015, the Federal Parliament of Somalia passed the Public Procurement,

Concessions and Disposal Act. The purpose of the Act is to establish institutional structures for

managing public procurement and to provide procedures for public procurement, administration

of concession agreements, and disposal of unserviceable, obsolete, or surplus stores, and

equipment by public entities. It is in this regard that the Act provides for the establishment of an

Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee (IMCC) and a Public Procurement Authority to oversee

these activities.

Pending the full operalisation of the Act and the establishment of the institutional structures

provided therein, the Interim National Procurement Board (INBP) established by the Council of

Ministers in March 2015, has continued to review and advise the Federal Government of

Somalia (FGS) on contracts and concessions above a certain threshold. The INBP will continue

to carry out its functions until such time as it is feasible to fully implement the provisions of the

Public Procurement, Concessions and Disposal Act 2015.

Once full operationalization of the Procurement and Concessions Act, the INBP will be

transitioned into a fully-fledged Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee, which will then be the

sole Committee responsible for award of concessions The Financial Governance Committee (FGC) established in early 2014 by mutual agreement

between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), donors and international financial

institutions (IFIs) to provide a forum for dialogue on strategic financial governance issues

continues to support the INPB in executing its mandate. The Ministry of Finance seeks to recruit a consultant with a strong understanding/experience of

government procurement and concessions, financial governance issues and understanding of

government operations in Somalia. The Inter-governmental consultant will work mainly work on

contracts and concessions between national government and federal member states.

Roles and responsibilities

Provide advice on the scope of engagement with member states and facilitate any meetings between the Federal Government and member states in regards to procurement;

Set up system and processes of inter-regional procurement in consultation with all stakeholders

Develop purchasing objective programs for inter-governments

Expedite information sharing and transfer as and when required;

Participate in stakeholder consultative planning meetings;

Ensure accountability of all Inter-governmental procurement practices and procedures.

Ensure alignment with Ministry of Finance strategy and policies.

Implement low cost contracting practices while not compromising the qualities as well as

service delivery

Ensure compliance with purchasing guidelines, policy and pest practice principle. Assist in compiling the bid specifications and prepare contract documents

Maintain a transparent communication and bidding process.

Prepare workshops for all finance ministry of member states

Any other functions as may be delegated by the chair of INPB

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required:

(a) An advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Law, Public Administration, Business

Administration, International Development, or related field. (b) At least 5 years of professional experience in concessions and procurement

management including:

Experience working in or with a government agency that manages

concessions and/or on public private partnerships in fragile states;

Knowledge of and experience with developing concessions laws, regulations, policies and procedures;

(c) Experience in organizing meetings, preparing agenda and taking of meeting minutes. (d) Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and at the

highest levels of Government. (e) At least five (5) years’ experience working with international development donor

agencies in institutional capacity building activities, including experience in Africa.

(f) Be fluent in English and Somali, fully computer literate; possess excellent oral and

written communication skills.

Reporting

The Consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Finance and will report to the Chair of

the INPB.

Ministry of Finance, Federal Government of Somalia

Position title: Chief Financial Intel ligancy Analyst Position CIM level: Stream B , Level 3 Step 3 MDA: Ministry of Finance Location: Mogadishu, Somalia Expected start time: May 2017

Background The Somalia Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act, 2016 (the ‘Act’) established the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) to operate as a national central agency that is responsible for the receipt, analysis and appropriate dissemination of all information relating to money-laundering (ML) and terrorism financing (TF). Article 20 (9) of the Act empowers the FRC to issue relevant regulations to reporting entities in order to ensure they have effective policies and procedures in place to stop them being used as vehicles to launder money or finance terrorism. The Act also empowers the FRC to store, analyze (Article 21 (4); pathways to disseminating that information (Article 21(5); and enforcement regime (Part VI of the Act).

The FRC is Somalia’s independent centre of expertise in the investigation and analysis of suspicious activity reports (SAR). Our regime is designed to protect Somalia’s financial system and help support the development of a robust anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) framework. The FRC aims to be regarded as a specialist, and confidential, agency that can support the building of the credibility in Somalia’s financial system. It will remain committed to working in collaboration with all of its reporting entities, internal and external partners and supporting national and international initiatives to restore and protect the safety of Somalia’s financial system

through the implementation of a regime hostile to the handling of the proceeds of financial crime and terrorism financing.

The consequences of deficient AML / CTF controls mean a considerable and continued erosion of the confidence of our international partners and international financial firms. This will worsen the significant detrimental impact on Somali banks (‘Banks’) and Money Transfer Businesses (MTBs) and their ability to operate nationally and internationally with profound consequences for Somalia’s economy and its people. Driving the design and implementation of an effective AML / CTF regime will help restore the confidence of the international community with increased positive credibility for the business activities and operations of Banks and MTBs.

Chief Financial Intelligence Analyst

The Chief Financial Intelligence Analyst will lead a team of analysts in collecting and analyzing data received by Somalia’s FRC. The CFIA will be expected to lead the team to; •Develop, test and deliver scheduled and adhoc reports on Suspicious Activity, Suspicious Transactions and Currency Transaction reports. •Assists in the development of financial data collection and measurement tools within the FRC. •Proactively review and provide data analysis and impact assessments to support FRC operations The FRC will need to recruit approximately four Financial Intelligence Analysts to analyze and investigate received SARs and develop cases for referral to criminal investigators and prosecutors. Applicants should be sought with experience in law enforcement, intelligence, banking, or accounting. The Analytical Division can also reap significant benefits from secondment of staff from other FGS agencies, including, but not limited to, the Central Bank of Somalia, Directorate on Intelligence and Security Services, the Ministry of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, Customs and the Somalia Police Services. It is recommended that the FRC hire an initial four analysts, two of which will be detailed, on a rotating basis, to the Compliance Division, to be overseen by the Chief Financial Intelligence Analyst.

Proposed Qualifications: • Experience in law enforcement, finance, law, economics, intelligence, banking, or

accounting. • Bachelor’s degree

• Management experience for Senior Financial Intelligence Analyst/Team Lead, knowledge of and experience in the Somali financial sector critical.

• Proficiency in Somali and English language, Arabic an advantage

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Financial analysis skills - knowledge of research techniques sufficient to collect and interpret data. Knowledge of descriptive statistics to analyze statistical data and prepare projections. Skill in interpreting and analyzing data. Skill in examining documents and quantitative metrics for correctness and accuracy. Ability to apply business intelligence strategies to convert business cases into solutions. Knowledge of legal and fiscal requirements and regulations.

• Communication - communicates clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. This

includes utilizing proper punctuation, correct spelling and the ability to transcribe accurately.

• Organization - proactively prioritizes needs effectively. • Private/public sector orientation - establishes and maintains long-term public and

private sector relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.

• Interpersonal skills - able to work effectively with others. • PC skills - demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office

suite, and in other applications as required. Demonstrate knowledge of relational databases, including SQL queries.

• Policies & Procedures - demonstrates knowledge and understanding of

organizational policies, procedures and systems. • Basic skills - able to perform mathematical calculations and understands basic

accounting functions.

Ministry of Finance, Federal Government of Somalia

Job Descriptions of Chief Compliance Officer

Financial Reporting Center (FRC), Somalia

Position title: Chief Financial Compliance Officer Position CIM level: Stream A- Level 2, Step 3 MDA: Ministry of Finance Location: Mogadishu, Somalia

Expected start time: March, 2017

Background

The Somalia Anti-­­Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act, 2016 (the ‘Act’) established the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) to operate as a national central agency that is responsible for the receipt, analysis and appropriate dissemination of all information relating to money-­­laundering (ML) and terrorism financing (TF). Article 20 (9) of the Act empowers the FRC to issue relevant regulations to reporting entities in order to ensure they have effective policies and procedures in place to stop them being used as vehicles to launder money or finance terrorism.

The Act also empowers the FRC to store, analyze (Article 21 (4); pathways to disseminating that information (Article 21(5); and enforcement regime (Part VI of the Act).

The FRC is Somalia’s independent Centre of expertise in the investigation and analysis of suspicious activity reports (SAR). Our regime is designed to protect Somalia’s financial system and help support the development of a robust anti-­­money laundering (AML) and counter-­­ terrorism financing (CTF) framework. The FRC aims to be regarded as a specialist, and confidential, agency that can support the building of the credibility in Somalia’s financial system. It will remain committed to working in collaboration with all of its reporting entities, internal and external partners and supporting national and international initiatives to restore and protect the safety of Somalia’s financial system through the implementation of a regime hostile to the handling of the proceeds of financial crime and terrorism financing.

The consequences of deficient AML / CTF controls mean a considerable and continued erosion of the confidence of our international partners and international financial firms. This will worsen the significant detrimental impact on Somali banks (‘Banks’) and Money Transfer Businesses (MTBs) and their ability to operate nationally and internationally with profound consequences for Somalia’s economy and its people. Driving the design and implementation of an effective AML / CTF regime will help restore the confidence of the international community with increased positive credibility for the business activities and operations of Banks and MTBs.

Chief Compliance Officer

The Chief Compliance Officer will oversee a team of compliance officers in the Somalia FRC. The CCO individual will provide support to the Director of the FRC and will be responsible for the implementation of the FRC compliance regime. He/she will have the authority and the resources necessary to discharge his or her responsibilities effectively. The CCO will report to the Director and help prepare reports to the oversight NAMLC. He/she will also be responsible for the oversight of compliance officers. The FRC will need approximately four Compliance Officers with direct responsibility for assisting reporting entities with real-­­time suspicious activity queries, liaising with other industry regulators, initiating sanctions in the event of non-­­ compliance, and conducting training and outreach to reporting entities. This would require a measure of on-­­site and off-­­site surveillance and extensive interaction with other FGS supervisory and regulatory bodies. There CCO will organize the compliance team in such a manner as to ensure separate Compliance Officers for banks and non-­­bank financial institutions, as well as for designated non-­­financial businesses and professions. It is anticipated that the FRC will hire one Senior Compliance officer with management experience to serve as team lead and three junior officers.

Critically, the CCO will lead the Somalia FRC in the interface with the Somali Financial sector to implement the FRC mandate under Somalia’s AML/CFT Law 2016. Such responsibilities include but are not restricted to ensuring very financial institution shall-­­

1. Appoint a compliance officer who shall be responsible for ensuring the financial institution’s compliance with the requirements of the AML Act;

2. Establish a maintain procedures and systems to-­­

a. Implement the customer identification requirements; b. Implement record keeping and retention requirements c. Implement the reporting requirements under section d. Make its officers and employees aware of the laws and regulations relating to money

laundering and financing of terrorism; e. Make its officers and employees aware of the procedures, policies and audit systems

adopted by it to deter money laundering and financing of terrorism; f. Screen persons before hiring them as employees; 3. Train its officers and employees and agents to recognize suspicious transactions, trends

in money laundering and financing of terrorism activities and money laundering and financing of terrorism risks within the financial institution’s products, services and operations; and

4. Establish an audit function to test its anti-­­money laundering and financing of terrorism procedures and system.

The CCO appointed pursuant to this section shall-­­ a. Be a senior officer with relevant qualifications and experience to enable him to respond

sufficiently well to enquiries relating to the financial institution and the conduct of its business;

b. Be responsible for establishing and maintaining such manual of compliance procedures in relation to its business as the supervisory authority or the Financing Intelligence Unit may, from time to time, require;

c. Be responsible for ensuring compliance by staff of the financial institution with the provisions of this Act and other law relating to money laundering or financing of terrorism and the provisions of any manual of compliance procedures established pursuant to this section; and

d. Act as the liaison between the financial institution and the Supervisory authority (Central Bank of Somalia) and the Somalia FRC in matters relating to compliance with the provisions of this Act and any other law or directive with respect to money laundering or financing of terrorism.

Proposed Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in bank supervision, regulation, law enforcement, or law. • Industry-­­specific experience and knowledge: banking, money exchange bureaus, securities,

etc. • Bachelor’s degree • Management experience for Senior Compliance Officer/Team Lead • Fluency in Somali and proficiency in English, Arabic an advantage

Position title: public Asset management Advisor Position CIM level: Stream B, Level 2, Step 3

MDA: Ministry of Finance Location: Mogadishu, Somalia Expected start time: May 2017

Background

Since the end of the transition period in 2012, land prices started to rise to as much as ten-fold

compared to the previous year in parts of Mogadishu. Economic growth is fuelled by the

demand for land and reconstruction. This in turn led to private investors buying up public land

attracting a degree of both honest and corrupt business practices. Commercial exploitation of

land resources includes agricultural, industrial, housing and so on. It is imperative to understand

the existing legal framework, practice and processes for state land valuations and disposal.

The Public Procurement Act 2015 does not cover the issue of disposal of government land and

property either through sale or lease. There is urgent need to develop a appropriate policy

framework with respect to the management and /or disposal of surplus government land and

property. The FGS has appointed a 7-person committee to oversee the management of

government property/asset disposals.

Under existing laws, the Ministry of Finance is mandated to maintain government properties

register. The Asset Management Advisor position will assist the Ministry to take stock of the

government properties, their status, contribute to the development of digital asset register and

the development of asset management and disposal policies and procedures. Roles and responsibilities

1. Undertake full stock of public land/properties and their current condition and utilization; 2. Contribute to the creation of computerized system to maintain full public assets; 3. Develop modalities for public assets identification, verification, validation, valuation and

audit; 4. Develop appropriate policy and procedures that will establish a clear definition and

classification of public assets; 5. Identify the legal process for the use, transfer and disposal of public assets from FGS to

Federal member state and to the private sector 6. Engage with government ministries and agencies to ensure that public assets under

consideration for disposal are forwarded to the INPB for its review and approval; 7. Share the outcomes of the National Public Asset Protection Committee deliberations with

relevant government ministries and agencies for their follow-up; 8. Provide updates to the National Public Asset Protection Committee and relevant

stakeholders on the status of public assets; 9. Issue periodic report on the status of public assets.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required:

10. A degree in Economics, Finance, Commerce, Public Administration, Business

Administration, International Development, or a related relevant field. 11. At least 5 years of professional experience in public administration including experience

working in or with government agencies. 12. Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and at the

highest levels of government. 13. Familiarity with public procurement procedures would be an advantage. 14. Fluency in English and Somali, full computer literacy, excellent oral and written

communication skills.

Reporting

The Consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Finance, Public Property Protection

Committee, the FGC and the INPB National/International Concessions Advisers, and will

report to the Permanent Secretary

Position title: public Asset management Advisor

Position CIM level: Stream B, Level 2, Step 3

MDA: Ministry of Finance Location: Mogadishu, Somalia

Expected start time: May 2017

Background

Since the end of the transition period in 2012, land prices started to rise to as much as ten-fold

compared to the previous year in parts of Mogadishu. Economic growth is fuelled by the

demand for land and reconstruction. This in turn led to private investors buying up public land

attracting a degree of both honest and corrupt business practices. Commercial exploitation of

land resources includes agricultural, industrial, housing and so on. It is imperative to understand

the existing legal framework, practice and processes for state land valuations and disposal.

The Public Procurement Act 2015 does not cover the issue of disposal of government land and

property either through sale or lease. There is urgent need to develop a appropriate policy

framework with respect to the management and /or disposal of surplus government land and

property. The FGS has appointed a 7-person committee to oversee the management of

government property/asset disposals.

Under existing laws, the Ministry of Finance is mandated to maintain government properties

register. The Asset Management Advisor position will assist the Ministry to take stock of the

government properties, their status, contribute to the development of digital asset register and

the development of asset management and disposal policies and procedures. Roles and responsibilities

1. Undertake full stock of public land/properties and their current condition and utilization; 2. Contribute to the creation of computerized system to maintain full public assets; 3. Develop modalities for public assets identification, verification, validation, valuation and

audit; 4. Develop appropriate policy and procedures that will establish a clear definition and

classification of public assets; 5. Identify the legal process for the use, transfer and disposal of public assets from FGS to

Federal member state and to the private sector 6. Engage with government ministries and agencies to ensure that public assets under

consideration for disposal are forwarded to the INPB for its review and approval; 7. Share the outcomes of the National Public Asset Protection Committee deliberations with

relevant government ministries and agencies for their follow-up; 8. Provide updates to the National Public Asset Protection Committee and relevant

stakeholders on the status of public assets; 9. Issue periodic report on the status of public assets.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required:

10. A degree in Economics, Finance, Commerce, Public Administration, Business

Administration, International Development, or a related relevant field. 11. At least 5 years of professional experience in public administration including experience

working in or with government agencies. 12. Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and at the

highest levels of government. 13. Familiarity with public procurement procedures would be an advantage. 14. Fluency in English and Somali, full computer literacy, excellent oral and written

communication skills.

Reporting

The Consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Finance, Public Property Protection

Committee, the FGC and the INPB National/International Concessions Advisers, and will

report to the Permanent Secretary.