In country Development Economist and Portfolio Monitoring Consultant
AFDB1JP00001668
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Posted On
2026-11-10
Period
2026-12-24 to 2027-06-23
Job Type
Temporary Full Time
Location
KEN
Category
Business Professional
Description
The recruited In-Country consultant will assist with portfolio monitoring, provide inputs into knowledge work and support dialogue activities in Somalia. He will constantly follow-on implementation progress, and identification of challenges in a timely manner which will in turn improve portfolio performance.
Application Close Date
2026-11-18
Engagement Type
Individual Consultant
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5.Operations management & programming
A. Background Objectives
The Bank’s programme in Somalia has grown overtime and is spread across the country. The Bank is responsible for the technical quality of programmes and projects, including their implementation. Given Somalia’s context, managing fiduciary, environmental, social and programme delivery risks is complex. To ensure effective project management and achievement of intended development results and impact, frequent interaction with Somalia-based implementers and stakeholders is important. Thus, having someone on the ground who can constantly follow up implementation progress and identification of challenges in a timely manner would improve portfolio performance.
On the knowledge side, the Bank undertakes in-depth knowledge work and dialogue with multiple partners, both internal and external to support its programs. The Bank’s knowledge work aims at supporting its strategic operational priorities through: (i) identifying the challenges facing Regional Member Countries; (ii) enhancing responsiveness, policy, and operational dialogue; (iii) promoting innovation and value-addition to operational activities; (iv) exploring opportunities for synergies and partnership; and (v) enhancing selectivity, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. In addition to conducting its own research, the Bank supports and consumes the results of research through collaboration and partnerships.
To enhance the quality of such activities, the Bank engages an in-country consultant who assists with portfolio management, provides inputs into knowledge work and supports dialogue activities in Somalia. Given that the Bank has no physical presence in Somalia, the Consultant is based in Mogadishu and is expected to engage across all Bank activities in the country under the overall guidance of the Director General/Country Manager for Somalia, and directly with the Bank’s Somalia Country Team.
B. Scope of work
•Liaison between the Ministry of Finance and other FGS and FMS Ministries, and the Bank’s East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi. •Collect data/information to aid economic analyses. •Help to provide inputs into briefs, presentations, policy oriented analytical work. •When designated, represent the Bank in relevant meetings between the Government and Development Partners. •Liaise with executing and implementing agencies and provide technical support on operational issues. •Assist in coordination and facilitation of Bank missions in Somalia. •Provide timely updates to the Bank on key events that can impact implementation of programs. •Identify risks and challenges impacting project implementation and verify whether and how the risks and challenges are being addressed. •Review knowledge products and project documents. •Engage local beneficiaries and other key stakeholders such as government officials to collect information about their views on the impact of the Bank’s interventions, with the intention of assessing their overall satisfaction with the results being realized. •Undertake and participate in project supervision missions and monitoring activities.
C. Deliverables Expected
As part of this assignment, the Consultant will provide the following deliverables: i) Monthly Reports on activities carried out; ii) Data/information on request and proactively; iii) Meeting reports, two days after a meeting or mission has been undertaken; and (iv) Document review reports on request.
D. Duration and Timetable for the Assignment
The service under this assignment will involve consultancy services for a period of six (6) months. The successful consultant is expected to start the work as soon as the selection process is completed, and the contract signed.
E. Bank Contribution and Institutional Arrangement
The Consultant will work under the overall guidance of the Director General/Country Manager for Somalia, and directly with the Bank’s Somalia Country Team who will provide all relevant Bank documents, and any other assistance to accomplish the task. The Consultant will also work closely with other Bank staff including the Lead Adviser, Task Managers, Country Program Officer, Economist, Fiduciary Experts, Project Implementing Units and beneficiaries.
F. Duty Station
The consultant will be based in Mogadishu, Somalia.
G. Essential Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Competencies
The consultant must be fluent in English and should have the following qualifications: •A Master’s degree in Economics, Public Finance, Public Policy or related disciplines. •A minimum of six (6) years relevant professional experience, of which at least 3 years is related to a similar assignment. •In-depth knowledge and track record on economic analysis and/or program coordination. •Detailed knowledge and experience on Somalia’s development dynamics. •Understanding basic economic concepts, macroeconomic, microeconomics and econometric skills •Outstanding competence in the use of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and econometric software such as STATA or EViews. •Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with government entities or different stakeholders (colleagues, private sector, development finance institutions, etc.) with ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines. •Demonstrated experience of data collection, processing, analysis and report writing, and communication. •Comprehensive knowledge of fragile situations and willingness to be based in Mogadishu. •Speaking and understanding of the Somali language is an added advantage.
H. Supervisor
The consultant will be supervised by the Somalia Country Program Officer.
Consultancy Input Days
130.00
Qualifications
Qualification
Assessment
Regular Consultant
Less than 32 years old at the time of signing the contract and during contract execution
