Job description

REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (MICT)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)
COUNTRY: SOMALILAND
NAME OF THE PROJECT: The EASTERN AFRICA REGIONAL DIGITAL
INTEGRATION PROJECT (EA-RDIP)
PROJECT ID: P176181
GRANT NO. E1790
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: SELECTION OF CONSULTANCY FIRM TO CONDUCT A CYBERSECURITY MATURITY ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOP A NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY
REFERENCE NO: SO-MICT-SL-545209-CS-CQS
PLACE OF ASSIGNMENT: SOMALILAND
1. The Government of Somaliland, through the Ministry of Information and Communication
Technology (MICT), is implementing the World Bank–financed Eastern Africa Regional
Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP). The project aims to enhance digital connectivity, data
exchange, and regional digital market integration.
2. The consulting services (“the Services”) include: to develop a Cybersecurity Maturity
Assessment and develop a National Cybersecurity Strategy and Action Plan. The strategy
should identify cybersecurity objectives and immediate priorities for Somaliland to focus
on building its cybersecurity capacity. The accompanying Action Plan must translate these
objectives and priorities into a phased, costed approach that is fit-for-purpose for
2 Official Use Only
Somaliland.
3. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment found at the following website:
https://eardipsomaliland.org
4. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) now invites eligible
Consulting firms (‘’Consultants’’) to conduct Cyber Security Maturity Assessment and
Develop National Cyber Security Strategy indicate their interest in providing the Services.
Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required
qualifications and relevant experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills
among staff to perform the Services.

Regional job fair

Skills and qualifications

The short-listing criteria are:
§ At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity strategy, risk management, incident
response, and critical infrastructure protection.
§ Experience conducting at least two similar assignments, preferably in African or
developing countries.
§ Proven knowledge of international frameworks: CMM, NIST CSF, ISO 27000 series,
NIST SP 800-61, ISO/IEC 27035, etc.
§ Strong experience working with governments and public sector institutions.
5. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection
(CQS) method set out in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”
Fifth Edition of September 2023.

How to apply

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours Saturday to
Thursday 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM EAT excluding public holidays.

Interested Consultants are required to continually and frequently check the EA-RDIP PIU website: for any additional
information or clarification that may arise before the submission date.
7. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person
or by e-mail) not later than by 16th April 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Project Coordinator, EA-RDIP PIU

Ministry of Information and Communication Technology
Email addresses: [email protected] and copy to [email protected];
Address: Sha’ab Area, Behind Jees Hotel, Somaliland Innovation Zone, Floor 1.