2025

Background

Somalia is preparing its Voluntary National Review (VNR) as part of its commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The VNR process provides an opportunity to assess national progress, identify implementation gaps, strengthen coordination, and enhance evidence-based policy dialogue around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Through the PIP – Strengthening SDG Statistics Data Performance, Coordination and Reporting in Somalia project, SNBS is leading efforts to strengthen SDG reporting systems, support thematic statistical analysis, and coordinate preparation of Somalia’s VNR.

The VNR Drafting Consultant will support the drafting, consolidation, and technical review of the national VNR report and related analytical outputs.

Objective of the Assignment

The objective of the consultancy is to support the preparation of a high-quality, evidence-based, and nationally owned Voluntary National Review report aligned with UN guidelines and Somalia’s national development priorities.

Scope of Work

The Consultant will undertake the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Support drafting and consolidation of Somalia’s VNR report.
• Review and synthesize sector inputs, statistical data, thematic studies, and policy documents relevant to SDG reporting.
• Support alignment of the VNR with UN reporting guidance and international reporting standards.
• Coordinate technical inputs from government institutions, SNBS departments, Federal Member States, UN agencies, and development partners.
• Assist in integrating SDG indicators, statistical analysis, and narrative reporting into the VNR.
• Support drafting of thematic chapters, executive summaries, analytical sections, and policy recommendations.
• Participate in technical consultations, validation workshops, and review sessions.
• Support the preparation of presentation materials, briefing notes, and dissemination products linked to the VNR process.
• Ensure consistency, clarity, and quality control across all sections of the report.
• Support the incorporation of stakeholder feedback into revised drafts.
• Contribute to the documentation of lessons learned and recommendations for future SDG reporting processes.

Deliverables

The Consultant will deliver:

• Draft VNR report outline and structure.
• Initial VNR draft sections.
• Consolidated national VNR draft.
• Revised drafts following stakeholder consultations and validation exercises.
• Final VNR report ready for publication and dissemination.
• Technical briefing notes and supporting analytical inputs.
• Final consultancy report.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Advanced university degree in Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, International Development, Social Sciences, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in policy analysis, development reporting, SDG reporting, research, or strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience drafting analytical reports, national strategies, or UN-related reporting documents.
• Strong understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030.
• Experience working with government institutions, national statistical systems, or development partners is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Somalia’s development and governance context is an advantage.

Competencies

• Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
• Strong understanding of statistical and policy reporting.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear narrative outputs.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Fluency in English required; Somali language skills are an advantage.

Applications for this position should be addressed and submitted to: snbs@nbs.gov.so, with a copy sent to dg@nbs.gov.so. Please include your CV and cover letter before December 15, 2025, at 16:00 hours (Mogadishu Time). Ensure that the subject line reads “VNR Drafting Consultant 12 Months”.

Background

As part of Somalia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen SDG reporting and finalize preparations for the national Voluntary National Review (VNR), SNBS requires short-term technical drafting support to assist with finalization, refinement, editing, and consolidation of the VNR process and associated outputs.

The consultancy will support the VNR process, including integration of stakeholder feedback, technical editing, validation support, and preparation of final dissemination materials.

Objective of the Assignment

The objective of the consultancy is to support Somalia’s SDG reporting and Voluntary National Review (VNR) process through technical drafting, coordination, and reporting support.

Scope of Work

The Consultant will undertake the following tasks:

• Support technical review and refinement of draft VNR chapters and analytical sections.
• Assist in editing, formatting, and consolidating the final VNR document.
• Support the incorporation of comments and recommendations from validation workshops and technical review sessions.
• Ensure consistency in language, structure, statistical references, and narrative flow across the report.
• Support the preparation of executive summaries, policy highlights, and dissemination content.
• Assist with final quality assurance and publication readiness processes.
• Support coordination with graphic designers, publication teams, and communications personnel where necessary.
• Contribute to the preparation of presentations and briefing materials for national and international dissemination.
• Support documentation of stakeholder feedback and revision tracking.

Deliverables

The Consultant will provide:

• Support, revised, and edited the VNR draft sections.
• Support the consolidation of the final VNR draft.
• Validation workshop revision matrix.
• Support publication-ready VNR report.
• Executive summary and dissemination materials.
• Final consultancy report.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Development Studies, Public Policy, Statistics, International Relations, Communications, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in report drafting, editing, policy analysis, or development reporting.
• Experience supporting national or institutional reporting processes.
• Strong writing, editing, and document consolidation skills.
• Familiarity with SDG reporting processes is an advantage.

Competencies

• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight timelines.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Fluency in English required.

Applications for this position should be addressed and submitted to: snbs@nbs.gov.so, with a copy sent to dg@nbs.gov.so. Please include your CV and cover letter before December 15, 2025, at 16:00 hours (Mogadishu Time). Ensure that the subject line reads “VNR Drafting Consultant”.

Background

The United Nations set the framework of Sustainable Development Goals as Goals, Targets and Indicators to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by member countries. All stakeholders around the World try their best to achieve the Agenda, especially National Statistical Offices take a role related to the indicators by providing timely

and accurate data to custodian agencies. To fulfil these requirements National Statistical Bureue have attained setting up a National Reporting Platform( Goal Tracker 2.0) which is an open  Platform, Anyone can access and reuse for national plannings.

In 2022, Somalia presented its first Voluntary National Review (VNR), reaffirming its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). After seven years of implementing the 2030 Agenda, our efforts led to a 41.7% per cent coverage of overall SDG indicators. Of the Tier 1 indicators, there is currently a data coverage of 54.4 % of all applicable indicators. The current data coverage of Tier 2 indicators only stands at 21.4 %. As we approach the Second VNR scheduled for 2025, our goal is to achieve 100% coverage for Tier 1 SDG indicators and 50% for Tier 2 indicators. To accomplish this ambitious objective, we seek collaboration with various UN agencies as custodians of specific SDGs.

In 2023, SNBS carried out a rapid assessment of the feasibility of filling current Tier 1 data gaps based on a methodology developed by the UN Statistics Division (UNSD) in 2018. A score was assigned to each global indicator with regards to its availability and feasibility in a 3–5-year period. The score for each indicator was influenced mainly by two factors: the current and potential statistical capacity of the country in tracking such indicators; and the availability and dependency of external resources to produce the indicators.

To achieve evidence-based planning and improve statistical performance, qualified Data Analysts are essential. They will process, clean, and analyze data across priority sectors, generating insights that inform national reporting, policy design, and monitoring frameworks. Their expertise will support the production of timely, credible, and policy-relevant statistics.

Objectives

Filling the data gaps it is crucial to prepare the second Voluntary National Review to make possible the sharing of experiences, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned, to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

They are most meaningful when they involve an inclusive, participatory, transparent, and thorough review process at the national and sub-national levels, are evidence-based, produce tangible lessons and solutions, and are followed by concrete action and collaboration that drives SDG implementation. Consequently, based on that, SNBS seeks the services of experts to implement the process of in-depth reviews and serve as a Data Analyst Assistance to analyze the SDG data.

Roles and Responsibilities Include

• Map the all SDGs with available indicators, indicators with data available, and the coverage.
• Collect the missing data in the SDG template prepared by the SNBS team.
• Using automated tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources.
• Removing corrupted data and fixing coding errors and related problems.
• Developing and maintaining databases, data systems – reorganizing data in a readable format.
• Performing analysis to assess quality and meaning of data.
• Filter Data by reviewing reports and performance indicators to identify and correct code problems.
• Using statistical tools to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends in SDG data sets that could be helpful for the diagnosis and prediction.
• Analyzing the national data and produce reliable data.
• Preparing reports for the management stating trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data.
• Preparing final analysis reports for the stakeholders to understand the SDG data, enabling them to take important decisions based on various facts and trends.
• Train the government institutions in data analysis.
• Review the available data and correct the indicators if any.
• Help the report writer to interprete the tables.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Statistics, Demography, Economics, Development studies, or a related field.

Experience:

• Strong statistical skills to help collect, measure, organize and analyze data
  • Knowledge of programming languages like QL, Oracle, R, MATLAB, and Python.
  • Technical proficiency regarding database design development, data models, techniques for data mining, and segmentation.
  • Proficiency in statistics and statistical packages like Excel, SPSS, SAS to be used for data set analyzing.
  • Knowledge of data visualization software like Tableau.
  • Knowledge of how to create and apply the most accurate algorithms to datasets in order to find solutions.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Adept at queries, writing reports, and making presentations.

• Team-working skills.
  • Verbal and Written communication skills.
  • Proven working experience in data analysis.

Language:

Excellent written and spoken English, with knowledge of local languages being and advantage.

Competencies

• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis capacities.
  • Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others.
  • excellent communication and presentation skills
  • ability for critical thinking
  • creativity
  • having a systematic and logical approach to problem-solving
  • team working skills.
  • Strong knowledge of the Millennium Development Goals, sustainable development goals, and the Somalia National Development Plan.
  • Ability to handle a large dataset.
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
  • Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
  • Demonstrates ability to manage complexities and work under pressure, as well as conflict resolution skills

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
  • Proficiency with online communication, including Skype, etc.

Scope of Price Proposal and Schedule of Payments

The maximum number of working months payable under this contract is 10 months.

Criteria for Selection of Best Offer

The Data Analyst Assistance will be selected pursuant to a desk review of CVs received from SNBS Roster.

Applications for this position should be addressed and submitted to: snbs@nbs.gov.so, with a copy sent to dg@nbs.gov.so. Please include your CV and cover letter before December 15, 2025, at 16:00 hours (Mogadishu Time). Ensure that the subject line reads “Data Analyst Assistance“.

Background

The Somali National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS), with support from UNDP, is implementing the project “Strengthening SDG Statistics Data Performance, Coordination and Reporting in Somalia.” The initiative seeks to strengthen Somalia’s institutional and technical capacity to support SDG coordination, reporting, thematic statistical analysis, and preparation of Somalia’s Voluntary National Review (VNR).

Given the multi-sectoral nature of SDG reporting and statistical coordination, effective engagement with government institutions, Federal Member States, development partners, civil society organizations, academia, and other data producers is essential to ensure inclusive participation, ownership, and alignment across the national statistical system.

The Stakeholder Engagement Officer will support coordination and consultation processes linked to SDG data collection, VNR preparation, thematic studies, dissemination activities, and broader engagement around national statistical priorities.

Objective of the Assignment

The objective of the assignment is to support structured stakeholder coordination and engagement processes that strengthen collaboration between SNBS, sector ministries, Federal Member States, UN agencies, civil society actors, and development partners involved in SDG reporting and statistical development.

Scope of Work

Under the overall supervision of the SDG project coordinator, the Stakeholder Engagement Officer will undertake the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of stakeholder engagement activities related to SDG coordination and VNR preparation.
• Coordinate consultations with Federal Government institutions, Federal Member States, UN agencies, development partners, civil society organizations, academia, and sector data producers.
• Facilitate communication and follow-up between SNBS and participating institutions on data requests, consultations, validation exercises, and reporting processes.
• Support the organization of workshops, technical meetings, consultations, and dissemination events.
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing notes, minutes, attendance records, and follow-up action points.
• Maintain a stakeholder mapping database and engagement tracker for the project.
• Support coordination with administrative data producers to improve data-sharing and reporting processes.
• Contribute to awareness and visibility efforts related to SDG reporting and statistical development.
• Support inclusive participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities, marginalized groups, and internally displaced communities in engagement processes where relevant.
• Assist in coordinating dissemination outputs linked to the VNR and thematic statistical reports.
• Support documentation of lessons learned, stakeholder feedback, and engagement outcomes.

Deliverables

Deliverables

The Stakeholder Engagement Officer will be expected to deliver:

• Stakeholder engagement and consultation tracker.
• Consultation schedules and coordination plans.
• Meeting reports, attendance records, and minutes.
• Stakeholder mapping database.
• Progress updates on engagement activities.
• Documentation and coordination support for VNR consultations and dissemination activities.
• Final assignment report summarizing activities undertaken and key outcomes achieved.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Development Studies, Political Science, Statistics, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in stakeholder coordination, project implementation, governance, development programming, or public sector engagement.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating consultations and workshops involving government institutions and development partners.
• Familiarity with Somalia’s federal governance context and institutional landscape.
• Experience working with national institutions, UN agencies, or development partners is an advantage.

Competencies

• Strong coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders in a politically and institutionally sensitive environment.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English and Somali required.

Applications for this position should be addressed and submitted to: snbs@nbs.gov.so, with a copy sent to dg@nbs.gov.so. Please include your CV and cover letter before December 15, 2025, at 16:00 hours (Mogadishu Time). Ensure that the subject line reads “Stakeholder Engagement Officer”.