Government of Somaliland
Hargeisa Local Government
Somali Urban Resilience Project (SURP II)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST(REOI)
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)
PIU PROJECT ENGINEER
Country: Government of Somaliland
Project ID No: P170922
Project: Somali Urban Resilience Project (SURP-II)
Consultant Service: PIU Project Engineer
Individual/Firm: Individual
Duty Station: Hargeisa
Deadline: May 4, 2026
Ref: SO-HM-529199-CS-INDV
Background of the Project
The Hargeisa Local Government is implementing the SURP II Project (Nagaad Project) financed by the World Bank. The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the Nagaad Project is to strengthen the public service delivery capacity of local governments, expand access to climate-resilient urban infrastructure and services, and enable an immediate and effective response to eligible crises or emergencies in targeted areas.
Hargeisa Municipality is responsible for managing and supervising all project activities within the municipality, including timely implementation of civil work, procurement of goods and services, application of environmental and social safeguards, and continuous community engagement. It oversees contractors and supervision consultants to ensure quality, manages financial accounts in coordination with the EAFD, ensures timely payments, and prepares periodic plans, budgets, and reports. The PIU also implements the project's grievance mechanism, monitors and evaluates progress, and regularly reports results and issues to the PCU and World Bank.
Hargeisa Municipality is seeking to use the SURP II project to finance the recruitment of PIU Project Engineer.
2. Responsibilities
The Project Engineer for Hargeisa Municipality will be responsible for carrying out the roles and duties outlined in the Scope of Work section of the Terms of Reference (TOR). The Project Engineer will play a key role in ensuring that all engineering, technical supervision, and contract management activities under the Nagaad SURP II Project are implemented in full compliance with the World Bank regulations, applicable national standards, and project requirements.
The PIU Project Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of civil works and ensuring compliance with technical, contractual, environmental, social, and quality standards under the SURP II Project. The Engineer will provide technical management of construction and consultancy contracts, supervise implementation progress, review design and consultancy outputs, and coordinate with contractors, consultants, government counterparts, and other stakeholders to ensure the timely, efficient, and successful delivery of project activities.
All specific duties and responsibilities are detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR), available on the Hargeisa Municipality website at https://hargeisamunicipality.com or upon request via in-person submission or email.
3. Selection Criteria
The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:
Qualified Civil Engineer holding a University Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
A master's degree is strongly preferred or at least 15 years of experience in engineering design, works supervision and Contract Management.
Registration with a recognized professional engineering body.
A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in civil engineering design, contract management, and infrastructure works supervision.
At least 5 years of specific experience in design and supervision of urban infrastructure projects, including roads, drainage systems, and other public works.
Has held similar position in at least two previous assignments similarity includes key roles such as Project Engineer, Resident Engineer, or Team leader in engineering design of major infrastructure assignments.
Knowledge of civil engineering tools such as GIS, Civil 3D, AutoCAD or others will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of local dynamics and previous experience in Fragile, Conflict and Violent (FCV) environments will be considered as an advantage.
Experience in implementation of projects financed by multilateral development banks will be an added advantage.
4.REPORTING
The PIU Project Engineer will report directly to the PIU Project Coordinator and work under the overall guidance of the World Bank Task Team Leader(s) for the SURP II Project.
5. TIMING Duration of Assignment:
The PIU Project Engineer shall be contracted for an initial period of one year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance evaluation by the Municipality and approval by the World Bank, as well as the availability of project funds.
HOW TO APPLY:
Hargeisa Local Government now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference people; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.
6. 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 applicants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference from the Hargeisa Local Government 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 CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before May 4, 2026, at 16:00 hours.
Attention: Director of Admin/Finance of HLG
Acting PIU Coordinator of SURP II Project
Hargeisa Local Government
Government of Somaliland
402 Jidka Abubakar Al Siddiq, Maxamuud Xarbi, Gacan Libaax, Hargeysa 90701
Hargeisa, Somaliland
Email Address: Khadar Yusuf, hlgnagaadprocurement@gmail.com, CC: Khadaryc@gmail.com