The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Terms of Reference (ToR) for supporting the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in developing National Guidelines on the Voluntary Carbon Market Mechanism

The Federal Government of Somalia is a Party to the Paris Agreement and is advancing implementation of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Article 6 readiness, and international carbon market participation. In 2025, Somalia established its Designated National Authority (DNA) to oversee engagement in international carbon markets. A recent readiness assessment confirmed the country’s strong potential and recommended the urgent development of national guidelines and governance frameworks for voluntary and compliance carbon market participation.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), with support from the International Rescue Committee (IRC), is therefore seeking an experienced International Consultant to lead the development of Somalia’s National Guidelines for the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM). The consultant will undertake the bulk of the analytical and drafting work, working closely with two national consultants to ensure contextual alignment and knowledge transfer.

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to develop technically robust, internationally aligned, and nationally coherent guidelines that establish clear institutional arrangements, approval procedures, safeguards, benefit-sharing mechanisms, and reporting requirements for voluntary carbon market activities in Somalia. The guidelines must align with the Paris Agreement, Somalia’s NDC, environmental and social safeguards, and international voluntary carbon standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

The International Consultant will:

• • Lead the overall technical design, structure, and drafting of the National VCM Guidelines
  • Provide technical quality assurance on the national consultants’ desktop review, ensuring alignment with international voluntary carbon standards, Article 6 requirements, and global best practices, and identifying any gaps in coverage.
  • Provide technical guidance on the stakeholder mapping and engagement plan developed by the national consultants ahead of the consultation workshop in March/April.
  • Provide remote technical input and advisory support for the March/April consultation workshop, which will be facilitated by the national consultants.
  • Attend the validation workshop in May
  • Prepare draft and revised versions of the guidelines
  • Integrate stakeholder feedback and finalize the document
  • Provide strategic technical guidance to MoECC and support capacity transfer to national consultants
  • Work closely with the IRC Climate Research & Innovation team, who will conduct a complementary carbon market landscape assessment, to identify how best to leverage these outputs.

National Consultants

The International Consultant will work closely with two national consultants, who will be hired to conduct the preparatory and national-level work for this assignment. The national consultants will operate under the technical direction of the International Consultant, who will oversee their outputs, provide quality assurance, and support knowledge transfer throughout the engagement. Specifically, the national consultants will:

• Conduct the comprehensive desktop review of all national-level climate frameworks, environmental legislation, DNA mandates, and related policy and legal instruments
• Develop the stakeholder mapping and engagement plan ahead of the March consultation workshop
• Facilitate the March consultation workshop and prepare the workshop report
• Support stakeholder coordination, contextual inputs, and workshop logistics throughout the assignment
• Provide technical contributions and contextual review of draft guidelines under the direction of the International Consultant
• Support the validation workshop logistics and documentation

Deliverables

Deliverables for the International Consultant include:

• Inception report and workplan – outlining the consultant’s methodology, approach, timeline, and coordination plan with national consultants and MoECC.
• Technical review of national inputs – quality assurance review of the national consultants’ desktop review and stakeholder mapping, ensuring alignment with international standards.
• Draft national VCM guidelines – first full draft incorporating findings from the desktop review, stakeholder mapping, and consultation workshop
• Revised national guidelines – updated draft incorporating feedback from the consultation workshop and MoECC review
• Final national guidelines – finalised version incorporating validation workshop inputs, ready for formal adoption
• Validation workshop report – summarizing outputs from workshop, including inputs into national guidelines and other actions
• Executive policy brief – using a template provided, for approval by the DG and technical team

The assignment will be completed within 25 working days from April-June. The assignment includes mandatory travel to Mogadishu for the validation workshop, and may include a second trip if feasible. Travel is expected to be 5 days each trip, with costs incurred reimbursed.

The consultant must possess an advanced degree in climate policy, environmental law, carbon markets, or a related field, with at least 10 years of experience in carbon markets or Article 6 mechanisms. Demonstrated experience developing national carbon market frameworks and working with governments in developing or fragile contexts is required.

The consultant will report to the Director General of MoECC and work closely with the Climate Finance Unit and the DNA.

Required Expertise

• Advanced degree in climate policy, environmental law, carbon finance, environmental economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of demonstrated experience in carbon markets, including voluntary carbon market standards and/or Article 6 mechanisms under the Paris Agreement.
• Proven experience leading the development of national carbon market frameworks, guidelines, or regulatory instruments for government institutions.
• Strong technical knowledge of environmental integrity, safeguards, benefit-sharing models, MRV systems, and alignment with NDC targets.
• Demonstrated experience structuring institutional arrangements for Designated National Authorities (DNA) or similar governance mechanisms.
• Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder consultations and translate technical inputs into coherent, policy-ready documents.
• Experience working in developing or fragile contexts, with strong understanding of climate governance challenges.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and policy-writing skills with a track record of producing high-level national guidelines or regulatory frameworks.

Technical Evaluation Questions

VCM governance architecture and decision rights: Who has what decision rights (MoECC vs other ministries vs federal member states), what are the approval “gates, ” and what’s the minimum viable system that’s credible and enforceable?

Standards alignment, integrity risks, and practical MRV design: Which standards and integrity requirements will Somalia align to, and how will MRV work in practice? Which international standards are most relevant, what integrity risks are most material (additionality, permanence, leakage, safeguarding), and what MRV approach is feasible given data and security constraints?

National legal, policy, and mandate alignment (including carbon rights/authorization): What do existing climate frameworks, environmental legislation, land/NRM rules, and DNA-like mandates imply for carbon ownership, project eligibility, and the host-country authorization process? Stakeholder engagement, safeguards, benefit-sharing, and grievance mechanisms: Which stakeholders shape feasibility across the project lifecycle, what consent/consultation threshold is required, and what safeguards, benefit-sharing, and grievance mechanisms must be mandatory?

Operationalization, templates/SOPs, and capacity transfer for sustained implementation: What templates/SOPs and capacity are needed for MoECC and national consultants to run reviews, manage revisions, and improve the system over time (performance metrics, learning loop, update cycle)?

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

National Consultancy: GIS Specialist – Consultant – Somalia Country Office

Mogadiscio, Somalia

Job Info

Job Identification 32966

• Posting Date 03/30/2026, 03:03 PM
• Apply Before 04/05/2026, 03:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Mogadiscio, Somalia
• Grade NOB
• Vacancy Type Individual Consultancy
• Contract Duration 4 months
•  Education & Work Experience Master’s Degree – 2 year(s) experience
• Required Languages Proficiency in spoken and written English and Somali language.
• Desired Languages Proficiency in spoken and written English and Somali language.
• Vacancy Timeline 1 Week

Job Description

Background

UNFPA requires strong geospatial expertise to support the generation, management, analysis, and visualization of population and survey data for evidence-based planning and programme implementation. In contexts where recent census data are limited or incomplete, high-quality spatial data and robust geospatial systems are essential for identifying population distribution, service coverage gaps, vulnerable groups, and priority areas for intervention.

The organization’s work increasingly depends on the integration of GIS, population data,  health and immunization survey data, field data collection platforms, enterprise geospatial infrastructure, and interactive dashboards to support decision-making at national and sub-national levels. UNFPA also implements and supports programmes in collaboration with the Government of Somalia, and the GIS Expert will be expected to provide technical support to these joint initiatives through high-quality geospatial analysis, systems strengthening, and data products.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Objective

The objective of this assignment is to provide senior-level GIS and population data expertise to support UNFPA’s geospatial work, including spatial enterprise GIS administration, dashboard development, survey form design and logic, and the analysis and visualization of population, health, and immunization-related data. The consultant will strengthen geospatial workflows, improve data quality and interoperability, and support the use of GIS for planning, monitoring, and decision-making across UNFPA programmes, including projects implemented in collaboration with the Government of Somalia.

Key Responsibilities

● Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of GIS workflows for population data, survey data, service mapping, and spatial analysis.

● Compile, assess, clean, restructure, and integrate spatial and non-spatial datasets from multiple sources to ensure consistency, accuracy, and fitness for use.

● Manage and administer ArcGIS Enterprise environments, including services, users, roles, permissions, data stores, web maps, web applications, and operational maintenance of the platform. ● Design, publish, and maintain ArcGIS Enterprise dashboards for operational monitoring, survey tracking, population analysis, and programme reporting.

● Develop, configure, and code Survey123 forms and survey logic directly from questionnaires, including skip logic, constraints, calculations, relevance rules, validation checks, and data quality controls.

● Develop SQL-based data restructuring and transformation workflows to support the cleaning, normalization, linkage, and analysis of large population and survey datasets.

● Support the integration of GIS and statistical data, including administrative boundaries, settlement layers, facility data, household and individual-level survey data, and population denominators.

● Produce high-quality maps, atlases, web maps, spatial analyses, and data visualizations for technical teams, management, and partner institutions.

● Support the design and implementation of geospatial data quality assurance procedures, metadata standards, version control, and documentation of methodologies.

● Provide technical guidance on the management and use of health, immunization, and survey GIS data, including analysis of coverage gaps, service accessibility, and priority populations.

● Support the interpretation and spatial analysis of survey datasets relating to maternal health, child health, immunization, and other population and development indicators.

● Train and mentor staff, consultants, and partner counterparts on GIS workflows, ArcGIS Enterprise administration, dashboard use, Survey123, spatial analysis, and data management good practices.

● Provide technical GIS support to UNFPA projects implemented with the Government of Somalia, including collaboration with government counterparts on data preparation, system use, analytical outputs, and evidence-based planning products.

● Contribute to technical reports, analytical briefs, presentations, and documentation by translating complex geospatial and population data into clear, decision-oriented outputs.

● Work closely with programme, M&E, ICT, and data teams to ensure that GIS systems and products meet operational and strategic needs across UNFPA initiatives and projects implemented with the Government of Somalia.

Required Qualifications and Experience

 Education:

● A Master’s degree in Geography, Geoinformatics, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Spatial Data Science, or other related field

Knowledge and Experience:

● A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in GIS, spatial data management, population data analysis, and geospatial systems administration.

● Demonstrated expertise in restructuring, transforming, and managing complex datasets using SQL for reporting, analytics, and system integration purposes.

● Proven experience in administering ArcGIS Enterprise, including publishing services, managing users and roles, maintaining web GIS content, and supporting enterprise geospatial infrastructure.

● Proven experience in creating dashboards using ArcGIS Enterprise, including dashboard design for operational monitoring, reporting, and analytical use.

● Strong practical experience in coding Survey123 forms and translating questionnaires into digital forms with complex logic, validation, skip patterns, constraints, and calculations.

● Demonstrated experience working with immunization, health, and GIS survey data, including spatial analysis of service coverage, target populations, and underserved areas.

● Experience integrating statistical, survey, and geospatial datasets for population analysis and decision support.

● Demonstrated proficiency in Python and R for geospatial data management, spatial modelling, statistical analysis, automation of workflows, and visualization of population, health, and survey-based GIS data.

● Strong skills in ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Desktop; working knowledge of QGIS and related geospatial tools is an asset.

● Experience in designing and delivering technical training and capacity-building support for staff and partners.

● Excellent analytical, documentation,  communication, and coordination skills.

● Experience supporting UN agencies, government institutions, including collaboration with ministries or government technical teams, large-scale surveys, or population-related programmes.

● Experience with geospatial support for public health, immunization, or humanitarian programming.

Required Competencies:

Exemplifying integrity,

Values:

Achieving results,

Core Competencies:

• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Additional Skills and Competencies:

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ● Excellent report-writing and data presentation abilities. ● Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a complex and dynamic environment. ● Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. ● Ability to work in complex operating environments and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines. ● Strong attention to data quality, usability, and practical decision-making needs.

Languages:

Proficiency in spoken and written English and Somali language.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a written assessment and/or participate in an interview.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable provisions may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process, and does not concern itself with information about applicants’ bank accounts.

Application Process

Interested candidates will be required to submit the following documents: ● A cover letter detailing their relevant experience. ● An updated CV highlighting key qualifications and achievements. ● At least three professional references.

International Consultant \” Fiscal Policy for Gender Equality (EQUANOMICS – Somal

Reference: UNDP-SOM-00610

Beneficiary countries or territories: Somalia

Registration level: Basic

Published on: 16-Mar-2026

Deadline on: 26-Mar-2026 03:21 (GMT -4.00)

Reference: UNDP-SOM-00610 Beneficiary countries or territories: Somalia Registration level: Basic Published on: 16-Mar-2026 Deadline on: 26-Mar-2026 03:21 (GMT -4.00)

Description

Description of the Assignment: Fiscal Policy for Gender Equality (EQUANOMICS – Somalia-International Consultant

Period of assignment/services 6 months (March -August) 40 working days

Proposal should be submitted directly in the portal no later than indicated deadline.

Any request for clarification must be sent in writing via messaging functionality in the portal. UNDP will respond in writing including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry.

http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders. Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.

Procurement Unit

Email address: hamza.abbas@undp.org

Surname: Hamza

Email address: hamza.abbas@undp.org

Surname: Hamza

Contacts

Email address: hamza.abbas@undp.org

Surname: Hamza

Email address: hamza.abbas@undp.org

Surname: Hamza

Links

• Supplier Registration: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification?id=TUW16eK6qcX978ZBxwTPMoYCOHny7FmchTkUQ0nWihYu%2F4Q8wIF3E355fw%3D%3D
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National Consultancy- Software Developer (Agentic AI/ML Engineering Expert)

Reference: UNDP-SOM-00591

Beneficiary countries or territories: Somalia

Registration level: Basic

Published on: 24-Jan-2026

Deadline on: 28-Jan-2026 04:00 (GMT -5.00)

Reference: UNDP-SOM-00591 Beneficiary countries or territories: Somalia Registration level: Basic Published on: 24-Jan-2026 Deadline on: 28-Jan-2026 04:00 (GMT -5.00)

Description

Country: Kenya

Description of the Assignment: National Consultancy- Software Developer (Agentic AI/ML Engineering Expert)

Period of assignment/services (75 days): [Within Six months]

Proposal should be submitted directly in the portal no later than indicated deadline.

Any request for clarification must be sent in writing via messaging functionality in the portal. UNDP will respond in writing including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry.

Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders. Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.

Email address: benard.korir@undp.org

Surname: Prcourement unit

Email address: benard.korir@undp.org

Surname: Prcourement unit

Contacts

Email address: benard.korir@undp.org

Surname: Prcourement unit

Email address: benard.korir@undp.org

Surname: Prcourement unit

Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The UN Women Somalia Strategic Note 2026-2030 articulates the entity’s strategic direction, objectives, and approaches to support efforts to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, including women’s full enjoyment of their human rights. It outlines how UN-Women will leverage its normative support functions, UN system coordination and operational activities, as mandated by its founding resolution, in an integrated and mutually reinforcing manner in support of transformative results.

The Joint Police Programme II (JPP2) continues to address the efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, and accountability of police service delivery to Somali citizens, while supporting the institutional and operational capacities of the federal and state-level security and police institutions, with a focus on human rights and gender responsive measures. Through this second phase of the programme, UNDP, UNSOM and UNWOMEN will further assist the FMS and FGS police structures to enhance their development and professionalization and protect the safety of citizens, as well as their individual rights, in line with the New Policing Model. Which although not fully implemented is the basis for policing programming in the country. The Programme intends to adopt a more problem-solving and people-centric approach and proposes to combine the institutional and capacity development support provided to federal and state-level police institutions, and the strengthening of community engagement through improved and extended police service delivery and enhanced oversight and integrity mechanisms, allowing citizens to increasingly participate in security sector strategies and protection mechanisms that more effectively respond to their grievances.

Women´s participation and representation in the police has been limited to date. UNDP in collaboration with the OPM surveyed women´s roles in the security sector and found that while several high-level posts have been held by women at the federal level, both in government and now in parliament but the number of women the security sector and police reform, especially at the FMS level is very low. But even where women had been in top level positions in the security sector this had not translated into security sector development being more gender sensitive. On the contrary, in a meeting hosted by the OPM in November 2021, women in the security sector complained that gender and women´s issues were largely ignored in security sector development and that even the international community had failed to prioritize women in police training or encourage more recruitment of women in the police.

To promote the viability of a policing career in security services for women, a concentrated effort is required to highlight what the job entails and showcase exemplary female officers to the pools of potential recruits. This would entail engaging youth and women directly in their communities. Promoting women’s role in policing in Somalia is crucial for fostering gender equality, improving community relations, and enhancing the effectiveness of law enforcement. A strategic initiative could focus on recruiting and training more women officers, providing them with opportunities for career advancement and leadership development, as well as creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. The campaign could highlight the unique perspectives, skills, and strengths that women bring to policing, emphasizing their important role in promoting safety and security for all members of society. By showcasing successful female officers as role models and advocates for change, this campaign aims to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and empower women to take on active roles in law enforcement, ultimately contributing to a more diverse, equitable, and effective police force in Somalia.

UN Women will hire a consultant to develop a Female Career Path Policy that responds directly to the challenges outlined through conducting an evidence-based assessment of existing systems, engaging key stakeholders across federal and state levels, and formulating actionable strategies to improve recruitment, retention, and advancement opportunities for female officers, the consultant will ensure that the Female Career Path Policy is inclusive and sustainable. This work will lay the foundation for an institutionalized, inclusive, and sustainable career development pathway that not only elevates women’s participation and leadership in the security sector but also strengthens the overall effectiveness and accountability of policing in Somalia.

1. Purpose of the Consultancy

To provide technical support to the International Consultant in charge for the designing and implementation of the Malaria Programme Review (MPR2026), liaise with national actors and facilitate the close collaboration with the health authorities.

2. Background

Malaria programme reviews (MPR) are periodic, joint collaborative evaluations of National Malaria Control programmes. The aim is to review the operational performance in the delivery of malaria control interventions, in order to inform the development of the new National Strategic Plan (NSP 2027-2030) and guide its implementation to reduce morbidity and mortality. Programme performance is reviewed to identify achievements in outcomes and impacts, best practices and lessons learnt. Critical issues, problems and the causes of the problems will also be highlighted. The MPR is critical background for effective planning in the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP).

The country authorities will convene partners in a joint consultation in the process of the malaria programme review, where WHO will provide the technical background, coordinate contributionsfrom programme officers, experts and partners, guide the discussion, consolidate the outcomes, and design the workplan for the MPR and subsequent development of the strategic plan. WHO is recruiting one international consultant to lead this process and develop a final MPR for Somalia and one National Consultant to assist and facilitate the process.

3. Planned timelines (subject to confirmation)

Start date: 25 January 2026

End date: 25 April 2026

4. Work to be performed

Output 1: Provide support to Int. Consultant in the Malaria Programme Review (MPR), from analysis to final report.

Deliverable 1.1: Support the document review of: 1- the implementation of recommendations from the previous MPR 2019, and 2- the implementation of the National Malaria Strategic Plan 2021-2026 through desk review of plans and reports, to assess progress toward national, regional and global targets.

Deliverable 1.2: In collaboration with international teams and MPR secretariat, contribute to the development of:

•  Concept Not
•  MPR 2026 Protocol to be submitted for MOHs ethical approval.
•  Tools in respective thematic areas for field visit.

Deliverable 1.3: Participate in the filed reviews in selected areas of the country and contribute in development of report from the field visits. Deliverable 1.4: Organize and facilitate stakeholders’ workshops.

Deliverable 1.5: Support the international consultant and the MPR review secretariat to finalize the MPR report by compiling the results of the desk review, the findings from field visits, the outcomes of consultative workshops, and any other elements collected according to the MPR protocol.

5. Specific requirements

Qualifications required: Minimum first university degree for lower end of range in medical parasitology, infectious disease, epidemiology.

Experience required: 5 to 6 years of relevant experience in the field at national level with proven experience for malaria programme management.

– Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:

High level of experience in the field of malaria programme management Very good analytical skills

Language requirements: Somali language. Expert level.

English language Expert level.

6. Place of assignment

Mogadishu, Somalia, with travel within the country as required by the assignment for field work.

7. Medical clearance

The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.

8. Travel

The Consultant is expected to travel according to the itinerary and estimated schedule below: Travel dates

Purpose:

To participate and facilitate the thematic workshops

All travel arrangements will be made by WHO

WHO will not be responsible for tickets purchased by the Consultant without the express, prior authorization of WHO. While on mission under the terms of this consultancy, the Consultant will receive subsistence allowance. Visas requirements: it is the consultant’s responsibility to fulfil visa requirements and ask for visa support letter(s) if needed.

Additional Information

•  This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
•  Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
•  A written test may be used as a form of screening.
•  For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
•  WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
•  WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
•  Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
•  WHO’s workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values
•  Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between WHO and the Consultant.
•  WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO.
•  WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
•  WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

UN Women’s mandate (GA resolution 64/289) is to lead, coordinate and promote accountability of the UN System to deliver on gender equality and women empowerment with the primary objective of enhancing country-level coherence, ensuring coordinated interventions, and securing positive impacts on the lives of women and girls, including those living in rural areas.

It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. UN Women commits itself to the Leaving No One Behind principle, by intentionally supporting targeted actions aimed at addressing obstacles that marginalized and vulnerable groups of women and girls face in exercising their rights.

UN Women’s mandate is to support and strengthen the leadership, visibility, and impact of Women-Led Organizations (WLOs) and Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs) as central actors in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in Somalia. These organizations are often the first responders in humanitarian crises, key advocates in development processes, and essential voices in peacebuilding and governance. They bring deep contextual knowledge, trusted community networks, and a strong commitment to serving marginalized women and girls. However, in recent years, WLOs and WROs in Somalia have faced a combination of growing challenges. These include shrinking civic space, limited access to flexible and direct funding, underrepresentation in formal coordination and decision-making structures, and exclusion from key localization and partnership frameworks. Organizational capacity limitations ranging from leadership development and financial management to proposal writing further constrain their ability to scale or sustain their work. Critically, despite the increasing reliance on local actors, there remains no centralized or verified mapping of WLOs and WROs in Somalia that clearly documents their geographical presence, areas of specialization, institutional capacity, and priority needs. This lack of visibility has resulted in fragmented engagement by development and humanitarian actors, missed opportunities for partnership, and duplication of efforts across thematic areas such as gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, economic empowerment, and peacebuilding.

One of the ongoing challenges is the lack of a shared understanding of what defines a Women-Led or Women’s Rights Organization. While these organizations are generally expected to have women in leadership and a strong focus on promoting women’s rights, some local groups may be led by women but do not have a clear gender equality agenda. This has led to confusion about which organizations qualify for specific support, with some being overlooked and others included even if they don’t fully align with the intended focus. As a result, it becomes more difficult for donors and partners to engage consistently and -equitably with genuine women-focused organizations. Through this mapping, an initiative led by the Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) Working Group, UN Women aims to provide greater clarity, equity, and structure to how WLOs and WROs are identified, supported, and engaged, ensuring that those at the forefront of advancing women’s and girls’ rights in Somalia are fully recognized and meaningfully included in national and international development and humanitarian agendas.

Duties and Responsibilities Under the guidance of the UN Women Somalia Country Representative and the direct supervision of the Planning and Coordination Analyst, Program Specialist and GiHA Co-chairs, the Consultant will be responsible for the following specific tasks:

• • To document the current status of local NGOs and CSOs across Somalia particularly Women-Led Organizations (WLOs), Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs), and Youth-Led Organizations (YLOs) including their thematic focus, operational presence, programmatic work, and the challenges and opportunities they face in the current humanitarian and development context.
  • To understand the current goals and strategic priorities of WLOs, WROs, and YLOs, and identify the types of technical, financial, and institutional support they require to effectively achieve those priorities, particularly considering shifts in focus, funding flexibility needs, and changing operational realities.
  • To assess their expectations and needs from UN agencies, donor institutions, and development partners, including how these actors can more effectively engage with, fund, and support local women- and youth-led organizations in a manner that is inclusive, equitable, and aligned with the localization agenda and gender equality commitments.

Deliverables:

• • A comprehensive inception report detailing the consultant’s understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, data collection tools, timeline, and expected outputs. This report will guide the overall approach and ensure alignment with UN Women’s expectations;
  • A detailed report presenting the assessment findings, that details the geographic presence [geographic coverage of where they work], thematic scope of work, national or sub-national presence of Women-Led Organizations (WLOs), Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs), Youth-Led Organizations (YLOs), and organizations led by persons with disabilities and minority groups. Additionally, the report will detail information on, each organization’s leadership/governance structure, , organizational capacities, and provide actionable recommendations;
  • Develop and share a user-friendly Excel sheet compiling key data points from the mapping exercise such as organization name, type, thematic focus, location, contact details, and capacity indicators designed for easy use by UN Women and partners;
  • A clear and concise PowerPoint presentation summarizing key findings, insights, and recommendations. The consultant will deliver the presentation to UN Women and the Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) Working Group for validation and discussion

Deliverables

Expected completion time

Payment Schedule

Prepare an inception report

5th October 2025

30%

Submission of revised draft of the assessment

And

Final submission of the report along with a user-friendly Excel sheet and PowerPoint presentation

10 November 2025

70%

Methodology

• • Comprehensive desk review of relevant resources secondary data- press and academic articles, observational data collection, relevant resources. A special focus should be on Women Led/ Women rights Organisations;
  • Assessment: Interviews will be conducted with representatives of local NGOs and CSOs, particularly Women-Led and Women’s Rights Organizations (WLED). In addition, FGDs or KIIs will be carried out with selected beneficiaries to triangulate the data and assess how organizations are involving local women in the design and implementation of interventions funded through the grants they have received;
  • Scope of interview: a broader all women CSOs in country in gender equality and empowerment for women and girls in the country such as GiHA, Governance area etc.;
  • Engage with relevant line ministries at federal and state level to cross check their existence, registration and scope of work;

Based on the analysis of the secondary data and primary data gathered in the assessment, the consultant will document and report on:

• What is the current organization structure, number and qualification of their staff, including the head of the organization and contact details, their field office location
• What programme and currently under implementation?
• What are the impacts of the Conflict & Political Instability, Climate & Humanitarian Shocks on Women CSOs working on GiHA, Governance, gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the country?
• What are the top 3 challenges they are currently facing?

Apart from funding sources, what are their immediate needs, and what type of support do they require from development partners, donor agencies, or UN agencies to ensure they can operate safely? The findings from this study will be used to create content that can be adapted and used for a variety of purposes such as briefing and policy papers, and future programs development for the GiHA Work

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

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Functional Competencies:

• Strong commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment;
• Strong organizational skills and self-direction;
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure with colleagues at all levels;
• Strong communication and interactive facilitation skills;
• Have excellent analytical, writing and synthesis skills;
• Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Demonstrate an ability to produce quality results on time outsourced and work under pressure.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s degree in international relations, gender, sociology, demography, economics, law or other relevant disciplines is required;
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• • Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible work experience in conducting research, assessments, and studies, including design of methodologies, data collection, analysis, and reporting, with a focus on gender equality and women’s empowerment is required;
  • Proven track record in conducting organizational assessments and mapping exercises, with the ability to analyze geographic coverage, thematic areas of work, governance structures, and institutional capacities of NGOs/CSOs is required;
  • Demonstrated expertise in producing high-quality analytical reports, data visualization tools (Excel databases), and concise presentations (PowerPoint) for diverse stakeholders, including UN agencies and development partners;
  • Extensive experience in gender equality and women’s empowerment programming, particularly with Women-Led Organizations (WLOs), Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs), Youth-Led Organizations (YLOs), and organizations led by persons with disabilities and minority groups is required;
  • Solid understanding of the East and Southern Africa region, including proven experience engaging local organizations at both national and sub-national levels;
  • Experience with the United Nations system, good knowledge of the UN Women mandate and its programmatic frameworks and rules and United Nations procedures would be an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English;
• Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish);
• Fluency in Somali is desirable

Statements :

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