Finance & Accounting / Government & Public Sector

PIU Bulsho PFM Specialist Consultancy

Job Description

  • Country: Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P508408
  • Name of the Project: Bulsho Project – Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience
  • Consulting Service: PIU Bulsho PFM Specialist
  • Individual/Firm: Individual
  • Ref No: SO-MOIFAR-571563-CS-INDV
  • Duty Station: Jowhar, Hirshabelle Somalia (with potential travel to the target Districts and Cities of Bulsho Project)
  • Deadline: 7th November, 2026

BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

The Bulsho Project – Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience (P508408) is under the lead of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation – MoIFAR of the Federal Government of Somalia and responsible for the national program called Bulsho, the Somali word for society. The Bulsho Program puts citizens and communities at the center of the government’s action. The Bulsho Program is a Somali government-led initiative designed to strengthen community and local institutions, fostering social cohesion, inclusion, and resilience. As Somalia continues its recovery from two decades of civil war, the program places a strong emphasis on enhancing service delivery, rebuilding the social contract, and promoting community-centered governance. This uniquely Somali-owned and -driven initiative underscores government ownership and leadership at federal, member state, and district levels, ensuring institutional sustainability and the realization of key policy outcomes.

The Ministry of Interior and Local Government of Hirshabelle State of Somalia have established Project Implementation Units – PIUs, headed a State Project Managers, which have the responsibility for the activities that take place in Hirshabelle State.

The PIUs are responsible for managing project activities at state-level and to liaise with districts. Specifically, the PIUs are responsible for: (i) Verifying eligibility of districts, appraising districts’ request to participate – this includes allocation of Bulsho packages and conducting lottery for each package and verifying the fulfilment of district commitments. (ii) Preparing state-level procurement plans. (iii) Preparing annual project work plans and budgets for state-level activities. (iv) Carrying out procurement for state-level activities. (v) Managing the contract with the logistic firm. (vi) Delivering capacity building activities and providing quality assurance and technical backstopping to districts – this includes trainings of district officials and staff. as well as community entities that play a role in the project. (vii) Preparing requisitions for funds to be transferred to districts, as per the project workplan, and in accordance with the grant agreement/sub-agreements and this POM and its annexes. (viii) Preparing quarterly narrative and financial reports for project activities taking place in their states. (ix) Verifying technical and E&S appraisal of local investments (Component 3) as well as other E&S actions as per the Environment and Social Management Plan. (x) Verifying the soundness of sustainability plans for the local investment prepared by the districts, including Operations & Maintenance (O&M) plans and the Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for the management of local infrastructures; and (xi) Preparing security management plans and applying security protocols in partnership with the security firm.

The Ministry of Interior of Hirshabelle State of Somalia is seeking to use a portion of the Bulsho Project to finance the recruitment of a Public Financial Management – PFM Specialist to support the Hirshabelle Project Implementation Unit – PIU.

Key Responsibilities

For the Bulsho Project activities, the PFM Specialist will work in closely with the PCU Financial Management and Procurement Specialists for oversight, guidance, quality assurance and also to ensure harmonization of procedures, and compliance with fiduciary requirements. The role will also provide technical support and capacity building to cities and district counterparts. The PFM Specialist in collaboration with the Hirshabelle State External Assistance Fiduciary Section (EAFS), prepare Unaudited Quarterly Financial Reports (IFRs) and Annual Financial Statements, ensuring adherence to international reporting standards.

The PFM Specialist is to ensure that Bulsho Financial Management and Procurement are done in line with the applicable Somalia Government and World Bank procedures and second is to support build Public Financial Management (PFM) capacity at the FMS, Districts and Community levels. The PIU Public Financial Management (PFM) Specialist will be required to be an all-around PFM professional combining both financial management and procurement responsibilities.

Skills and Qualifications

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

1. Educational Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
  • Professional qualification in financial management, registered by and attained final qualification of any financial management related recognized professional body e.g. CIPFA IPFM, ACCA, CPA etc.
  • Procurement training will be an advantage.

2. Professional Experience

  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in financial management including broad expertise in the public or private sector.
  • At least 5 years’ experience implementing financial management and procurement actions under international development partner guidelines (e.g., World Bank, African Development Bank, United Nations).
  • Experience in project financial management in developing countries; experience in fragile or conflict-affected environments is highly desirable.

3. Skills and competencies

  • Familiarity with computerized accounting systems (e.g., ERP systems such as PASTEL, QuickBooks) and proficiency in accounting/procurement software.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of World Bank financial management and procurement procedures.

4. Knowledge

  • In-depth knowledge of Somalia’s public financial management laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge of Somalia’s Government Procurement policies and regulations or knowledge of WB and/or development partner procurement related standards and requirements

5. Language skills/requirement.

  • Excellent command of both English and Somali (reading, writing, and presenting) is essential.

How to Apply

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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, November 2020 and 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 candidates should submit their applications, including a detailed updated CV and cover letter, outlining their experience and qualifications in relation to the role marked with the subject title of the position by the following email address: recruitment.moihss@outlook.com and copy to procurement@bulsho.moifar.gov.so latest by 7th November, 2026 at 04:00 PM Mogadishu time.

Attention: Bulsho PIU Project Manager Ministry of Interior and Local Government Hirshabelle State of Somalia Jowhar, Hirshabelle, Somalia

Documents:

Deadline

Deadline: 7 November 2026, 04:00 PM Mogadishu time

Riyo Jobs is not the employer; apply directly to the Ministry of Interior and Local Government, Hirshabelle State.

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