CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
National Consultant – Development of the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the Justice Sector Strategy 2025–2029
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MOJCA), Federal Government of Somalia, with support from UNDP Somalia through the Joint Justice and Corrections Programme (JJCP), invites qualified Somali nationals to apply for the consultancy to develop a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework for the Justice Sector Strategy (JSS) 2025–2029.
KEY ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia
Contract Type: National Consultancy
Duration: 30 working days (9 November–31 December 2026)
Languages: Fluency in Somali and English is required
SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The consultant will develop a sector-wide M&E Framework with measurable indicators, baselines, annual targets, data sources, reporting tools and institutional responsibilities. The assignment will also assess 2026 implementation progress, contribute to the 2026 annual review and 2027 planning, support stakeholder validation, and strengthen the capacity of M&E focal points across federal and Federal Member State justice institutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Policy, Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an asset.
- At least five years of experience in monitoring, evaluation or planning in Somalia’s justice, rule of law or governance sector.
- Experience developing M&E or results frameworks, indicators and data collection tools for national strategies or sector programmes.
- Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder review or planning workshops with government institutions.
- Working knowledge of Somalia’s justice institutions at federal and Federal Member State levels.
- Strong analytical, data management, report-writing, facilitation and training skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested applicants must submit the following documents in English:
- Cover letter (maximum two pages) explaining suitability for the assignment.
- Updated CV or P11 form, including three professional references.
- Brief methodology and work plan (maximum three pages).
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: Thursday, 29 October 2026, at 12:00 noon (Somalia time)
Email: [email protected]
Email Subject: National Consultant – JSS M&E Framework
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. MOJCA applies a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment and fraud.
For further details, please refer to the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
Federal Government of Somalia
www.moj.gov.so