REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST -REOI

Country: Federal Government of Somalia 
Consulting Service: VNR Drafting Consultant
Individual/Firm: Individual 
Mogadishu -Somalia  
Advertisement Date: 1 December, 2025
Deadline: 15 December, 2025

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”.