Somalia Awards Women’s Education & Skills Contract Under “Rajo Kaaba” Project
04 Feb 2026
Hargeisa / Mogadishu, SomaliaSomalia has advanced its human capital and gender inclusion agenda with the award of a key consultancy contract under the Somalia Empowering Women through Education and Skills Project – “Rajo Kaaba”. The contract supports targeted interventions to expand women’s access to education, skills training, and livelihood opportunities across the country.The contract award was published on January 25, 2026, under Notice No. OP00422564, and is financed through a World Bank-administered trust fund.Contract OverviewThe contract is linked to Project ID P176898 and was procured using the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method, ensuring strong emphasis on technical quality, institutional experience, and cost efficiency. Project - Somalia Empowering Women through Education and Skills Project - “Rajo Kaaba” Procurement Method - QCBS - Quality and Cost-Based Selection Borrower Reference - SO-MOES-485219-CS-QCBS Financing - Trust Fund (TF-B8653) Contract Duration - 12 months Award Date - January 25, 2026 Project Location - Somalia The scope of the contract focuses on program implementation and technical support aligned with CARE International’s role under the Rajo Kaaba initiative.Awarded Organization and FinancialsThe contract has been awarded to CARE International, a globally recognized humanitarian and development organization with extensive experience in education, gender empowerment, and fragile-state programming. Technical Score - 90.80 Combined Score - 90.22 (Ranked 1st) Final Evaluated Price - USD 594,132.02 Signed Contract Price - USD 632,055.34 CARE International exceeded the minimum qualifying score of 80, demonstrating strong methodology, experienced key personnel, effective knowledge transfer, and national participation.Project SignificanceThe Rajo Kaaba Project (“Hope Builder”) is a flagship initiative aimed at addressing gender disparities in education and employment in Somalia. Through education access, market-relevant skills development, and institutional capacity building, the project seeks to improve women’s economic participation and social inclusion.The award is particularly significant in Somalia’s fragile context, where targeted investments in women’s education have multiplier effects on household welfare, community resilience, and long-term economic stability.Institutional ContextThe project is implemented in coordination with Somalia’s education authorities and development partners, with financing support administered by the World Bank. The use of QCBS procurement reflects donor emphasis on quality-driven outcomes in social-sector programming.OutlookWith the contract now in effect, CARE International is expected to begin implementation immediately, delivering program activities over the next 12 months. Additional procurement opportunities may follow as Somalia scales up education and skills initiatives under the Rajo Kaaba framework.The award reinforces continued international commitment to women’s empowerment, skills development, and inclusive growth in Somalia. #SomaliaContractAward #RajoKaaba #WomenEmpowermentSomalia #EducationAndSkills #CAREInternational #WorldBankProjects #GenderInclusion #SocialUrbanDevelopmentAfrica #AwardedTenders #ProcurementNews
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Somalia Awards Technical Assistance Contract to Support Public Resource Management Reforms
20 Nov 2025
An individual technical expert has been given a 12-month consulting contract by the Federal Government of Somalia as part of the Somalia Enhancing Public Resource Management Project (P177298). On November 15, 2025, the USD 150,000 contract was formally awarded, reaffirming Somalia's dedication to improving financial governance and updating public sector infrastructure.Enhancing the Public Resource Management System in SomaliaUnder reference SO-MOF-SL-469943-CS-INDV, the consultancy was obtained using the Individual Consultant Selection (INDV) method. The Somaliland Financial Management Information System (SLFMIS), an essential platform used to improve accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency across public institutions, is the main focus of the assignment.Both the final evaluation price and the signed contract price were confirmed at USD 150,000, and the consultant won the award after placing first in the final evaluation.Important Contract Information Project: Public Resource Management Improvement in Somalia (P177298) IDA-E1360 financing The Federal Government of Somalia's Ministry of Finance (Somaliland Component) is the procurement entity SLFMIS Technical Support Contract Length: 12 Months Method of Procurement: Individual Consultant Selection, or INDV 150,000 USD is the contract value November 15, 2025, is the award date Consultant Address: Somalia The Importance of This AgreementThe continuous public financial management (PFM) reforms in Somalia are essential to bolstering domestic revenue mobilisation, boosting donor confidence, and strengthening governance. It is anticipated that this technical assistance contract will result in observable improvements by improved financial reporting standards for both national and local governments enhanced public account integration, enabling more precise spending monitoring and budgeting enhanced the Ministry of Finance's PFM capability, allowing for long-term institutional resilience assistance with digital transformation, decreasing manual procedures, and enhancing adherence to global standards Context: The Project's Overarching FunctionA flagship project called the Enhancing Public Resource Management Project aims to improve fiscal transparency, modernise Somalia's financial management systems, and create long-lasting institutions in a post-conflict governance setting. The government gets closer to attaining reliable public spending, enhanced oversight, and better service delivery by moving forward with the implementation of SLFMIS.Final ThoughtsA major turning point in Somalia's financial reform agenda has been reached with the recently awarded contract. The consultant's work is anticipated to directly support more effective and transparent public resource management over the course of the upcoming year, which is crucial for long-term growth, public trust, and economic stability.Latest Government Tenders and Contract Awards in Somalia - SomaliaTenders SomaliaTenders - 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 SomaliaTenders Explore live tenders, bids, and procurement opportunities in Somalia with SomaliaTenders - The SomaliaTenders portal SomaliaTenders brings you verified tenders, procurement news, and contract awards from Somalia #Somalia #PublicResourceManagement #ContractAward #ProcurementNews #PFMReforms #GovernmentContracts #WorldBankProjects #FinancialManagement #SLFMIS #SomaliaPublicFinance #TenderResults #ConsultancyAward #GovernanceReforms #IDAProjects #Somaliland #DigitalFinance
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