Hargeisa / Mogadishu, Somalia
Somalia 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 Overview
The 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.
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Project - Somalia Empowering Women through Education and Skills Project - “Rajo Kaaba”
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Procurement Method - QCBS - Quality and Cost-Based Selection
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Borrower Reference - SO-MOES-485219-CS-QCBS
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Financing - Trust Fund (TF-B8653)
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Contract Duration - 12 months
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Award Date - January 25, 2026
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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 Financials
The 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.
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Technical Score - 90.80
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Combined Score - 90.22 (Ranked 1st)
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Final Evaluated Price - USD 594,132.02
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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 Significance
The 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 Context
The 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.
Outlook
With 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.
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