Somalia Awards Consultancy Contract to Develop 4-Year Strategic Plan for the Somaliland Civil Service Commission
20 Nov 2025
Catalyst Consulting Firm, a Somaliland-based advisory firm, has been given a consulting contract by the Federal Republic of Somalia to create a four-year strategic plan for the Somaliland Civil Service Commission. The World Bank's IDA-E1360 funding facility is used to finance the contract, which is part of the Somalia Enhancing Public Resource Management Project (P177298).Following a competitive process using the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) procurement method under reference SO-MOF-SL-486749-CS-CQS, the award was formally announced on November 11, 2025.Summary of the Contract Project: Improving Public Resource Management in Somalia Authority: Somaliland Section of the Ministry of Finance The Somaliland Civil Service Commission's four-year strategic plan is being developed. Method of Procurement: Consultant Qualification Selection, or CQS Catalyst Consulting Firm is the awarded firm. Contract Length: Twelve Weeks Date of Award: Nov. 9, 2025 Value of Contract: $149,891.67 USD The consultancy's goals are to help the Civil Service Commission define its medium-term reform direction, improve institutional performance, and match national governance goals with public administration priorities.The Awarded Consultant's StoryWith its headquarters located in Somalia, Catalyst Consulting Firm focusses on institutional capacity building, governance reforms, and strategic advisory services. The majority of the company's board members may be appointed directly or indirectly by Ismail Ahmed Ismail, according to beneficial ownership records filed on November 10, 2025.Strategic Significance of the TaskA crucial step in Somaliland's ongoing civil service reform agenda is the creation of an organized, four-year plan. Among the main anticipated results are: A well-defined institutional plan to enhance the provision of public services improved systems for managing human resources in government agencies Enhanced responsibility and performance evaluation in the Civil Service Commission Reforms to the civil service that are in line with the goals of national public resource management The Public Resource Management Project, which aims to strengthen fiscal frameworks, increase citizen trust in government institutions, and improve transparency, is complemented by this consultancy.Final ThoughtsThe consultancy represents a targeted investment in creating a contemporary, competent, and effective civil service in Somaliland, with a signed contract value of USD 149,891.67. A thorough strategic plan that will direct the Commission through crucial governance changes over the next four years is anticipated to be produced after the 12-week assignment.Latest Government Tenders and Contract Awards in Somalia - SomaliaTendersSomaliaTenders - Your trusted source for latest government tenders, RFPs, RFQs, and contract awards in Somalia Stay updated with the latest public procurement opportunities and tender notices in Somalia at SomaliaTenders Find all Somalia government tenders, eProcurement updates, and contract award notices on SomaliaTendersExplore live tenders, bids, and procurement opportunities in Somalia with SomaliaTenders - The SomaliaTenders portalSomaliaTenders brings you verified tenders, procurement news, and contract awards from Somalia and worldwide#Somalia #Somaliland #CivilServiceReform #ContractAward #ProcurementNews #PublicResourceManagement #StrategicPlanning #WorldBankProjects #GovernmentContracts #CQS #InstitutionalReform #Governance #CatalystConsultingFirm #TenderResults #PublicSectorDevelopment
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