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Consultancy – Economic and Market Systems Development Technical support

World Vision
Full-time
On-site
Country: Somalia
Organization: World Vision
Closing date: 21 Feb 2026

Assignment: Consultancy service for Technical support to SomReP projects

Project Location(s): The assignment will be implemented in Somalia/Somaliland in SomReP target locations and remotely respectively.

Background

The Somalia Resilience Programme (SomReP) is a consortium of seven international non-governmental organizations (INGO) and one Local NGO. SomReP works to enhance the resilience of chronically vulnerable households, communities and systems across Somalia.

The Somalia Resilience Program (SomReP) is an ambitious approach to tackle the challenge of recurrent droughts and the chronic vulnerability among pastoralists, agro-pastoralists, and peri-urban households in one of the poorest countries in the world. SomReP is being implemented through a consortium of 7 INGOs (ACF, ADRA, CARE, COOPI, DRC, Oxfam and WVI) and 1 Local NGO (Shaqodoon)

Through Somalia Enhanced Resilience through Inclusive Economic/Market Systems development and Climate Smart Approaches (SERECA) and SIDA projects, SomReP would like to engage a qualified and dynamic consultant to support all technical areas on economic development and Market systems development.

Objectibes/Job Description

  • Technical guidance - provide technical leadership on Economic development and Market systems for SomReP projects.
  • To provide technical input into SomReP designs and proposals.
  • Implementation oversight – technically ensure effective planning, coordination and monitoring of SomReP program activities.
  • Capacity building - building technical capacity of SomReP teams.
  • Private sector partnerships support - ensure implementation of existing private sector partnerships.
  • Assessments - coordinate all Economic development/Market system led assessments.

Consultant qualifications

This consultant should have the following the following skills and qualifications

  • Degree in Economics, Agri-economics, Agribusiness, Business Management, Marketing, Development Studies or other related fields.
  • At least 7 years’ experience, knowledge and skills in market systems and enterprise development in the financial services sector.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in conducting market assessments including designing, analyzing, and/or implementing similar Market Systems Development programs in the Pastoralist and Agro-pastoralist context of Somalia or similar context
  • Experience (at least 5 years) in facilitating trainings on BDS and market system development programs.
  • Experience in coaching or mentoring of teams and partner organizations in market assessment methodologies
  • Demonstrated organizational/individual capacity to manage the assignment effectively
  • Extensive knowledge on working in/with private sector and development organizations.
  • Excellent communication skills in English.

How to apply

Consultants are requested to submit a proposal on or before 21st February 2026 to recruitsomo@wvi.org with the subject “Consultancy – Economic and Market Systems Development Technical support” not exceeding six pages, based on the following outline:

I. Executive Summary (1 page)

II. Project Scope and Objectives (0.5 pages)

III. Methodology and Implementation Plan (1 pages)

IV. Team and Management Structure (1 page)

V. Ethical Considerations (1 page)

VI. Work Plan and Timeline (1 page)

VII. Financial Proposal (0.5 pages)

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire consultants whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them. World Vision adheres to strict child and adult safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous background checks. They will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.