Senior Project Coordinator

Jul 15, 2023

Job Description

REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND

MINISTRY OF HEALTH DEVELOPMENT (MOHD)

PROJECT: DELIVERING THE ESSENTIAL PACKAGE OF HEALTH SERVICES (EPHS): “DAMAL CAAFIMAAD” PROJECT

SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

POSITION: Damal Caafimaad Senior Project Coordinator

  • Country:                     Somaliland
  • Name of the Project: DAMAL CAAFIMAAD PROJECT
  • Project ID:                  P172031
  • Consulting Service: Senior Project Coordinator
  • Individual/Firm:       Individual
  • Duty Station:             Hargeisa
  • Deadline:                   09 Aug 2023
  • Ref No.                    SO-MOHD-367317-CS-INDV
  1. Background

The MoHD is implementing Damal Caafimaad Project financed by the world bank. The project development object is to expand and contribute to delivering the Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS 2023). The Project will focus on expanding an essential package of high-impact health and nutrition services across the population in the project target region(s) within available resources and service delivery capacity. Also, the project aims to develop the capacity of the district, regional and National offices of the MoHD to act as stewards of the health sector.

The Damal Caafimaad Project, funded by the World Bank, has three key components:

  • Expanding the coverage of a prioritised EPHS in selected geographic areas.
  • Strengthening the Government’s stewardship to enhance service delivery.
  • Project Management, M&E, Knowledge Management, and Learning.

Therefore, the Ministry of Health Development (MoHD) of the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of PIU Senior Project Coordinator (PIU-SPC) with the Improving Healthcare Services in Somaliland (“Damal Caafimaad”) Project funded by the World Bank and the GoSL. The PIU-SPC position will be a full-time contracted staff position. The PIU Project Coordinator will lead the PIU and be responsible for overall project coordination, implementation, day-to-day management, and oversight.

  1. Roles and Responsibilities

The PIU Project Coordinator will lead the PIU and be responsible for overall project coordination, implementation, day-to-day management, and oversight. The PIU Project Coordinator will plan and monitor project implementation and ensure that the project's work is aligned with other activities implemented by the MoHD. In carrying out the duties of the post, the PIU Project Coordinator will liaise closely with the relevant internal and external stakeholders and ensure that project activities are executed per the GoSL and World Bank requirements. S/he will undertake all the other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that can be found at the following https://somalilandmohd.com/ or can be provided upon submission of application (in person or by E-mail) provided below.

 

Skills and Qualifications

  1. Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The required qualifications and experience include:

The PIU Project Coordinator will possess the following qualifications:

  1. Master Degree in public health, Public Administration, Development Studies, Public Policy and Management or related areas.
  2. Minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience, preferably in a capacity with high-level oversight and working with projects financed by the World Bank and or other international donors/partners.
  3. Minimum of five (5) years of experience working cross-sectorally with Ministries at the highest levels of Government.
  4. Experience collaborating with development partners and NGOs is required.
  5. Proven record and knowledge of project/ program planning, coordination, and implementation, and good analytical capacity
  6. Excellent written and oral communication in Somali and English and interpersonal skills, including building consensus and good judgment in dealing with sensitive issues.
  7. Knowledge and experience of ICT-based Office applications and tools (word processing, spreadsheets and data processing, PowerPoint)
  8. Excellent staff management skills with the ability to effectively delegate responsibilities, manage timeliness and quality of tasks, ensure transparency and accountability, and maintain a collegial environment
  9. Proven ability to promote and contribute to a collaborative team environment and build trust among colleagues
  10. Ability to effectively work with colleagues at different levels (from junior to the most senior levels) to focus on project objectives with transparency and adherence to GoSL and World Bank procedures and policies.
  11. Excellent diplomacy and negotiation skills with the ability to handle complex situations
  12. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to handle conflict constructively, tactfully, and positively.
  13. Strong prioritization skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and lead teams to balance competing work demand effectively.
  14. Proven ability to deliver results in complex and challenging environments; experience working in Somaliland and other fragile and conflict-affected situations an asset.
  15. Proven ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
  16. This position is open for national and international.
  1. TIMING Duration of Assignment:

The PIU-Senior Project Coordination will be engaged on full-time and is expected to be engaged for an initial period of 12 months, with a probation period of 6 months. The contract may be renewable annually subject to satisfactory performance. Terms of Reference and a detailed work plan with agreed targets will be used to evaluate performance. 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.

  1. REPORTING

The PIU Project Coordinator will report to the Director of General of the MoHD and the Project Steering Committee, which will be formed and organized by the MoHD to oversee the project’s progress towards the Project Development Objectives. The Project Steering Committee will meet quarterly throughout the project period and be chaired by the Minister of MoHD.

How to apply

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 and November 2020 (“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 applicants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference from the Ministry in person or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday.

Deadline: Expressions of interest and Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 09 Aug 2023, 2023, at 16:00 hours.

Email Address: [email protected]

Address of the Ministry: Main Street, near Hargeisa Group Hospital, Hargeisa, SL