The National Communications Authority (NCA) invites eligible Individual Consultants and Consulting Firms to express their interest in providing services to the Authority. Select an opportunity below to view the full details and application instructions.
Pricing and Interconnection Specialist
Cybersecurity Capacity Development Specialist
Consulting Service for National Guidelines for Greening Digital Infrastructure and E-waste Management
Cybersecurity Awareness and Outreach Specialist
Consulting Services for CERT Enhancement
Overview
The NCA seeks to engage a qualified Pricing and Interconnection Specialist to support market data collection and analysis, monitor regulatory compliance, coordinate with operators, prepare technical reports, and maintain regulatory databases.
Scope of Work
National Communications Authority's (NCA) mandate to promote fair competition, consumer protection, investment, and sustainable growth in the telecommunications sector. The NCA is implementing various initiatives related to interconnection, pricing regulation, infrastructure sharing, roaming, licensing, and universal access. To support the effective implementation of these activities, the NCA requires a dedicated Pricing and Interconnection Specialist to provide technical, analytical, administrative, and operational support to the NCA. The Pricing and Interconnection Specialist will contribute to the day-to-day implementation of regulatory activities related to interconnection, pricing, roaming, infrastructure sharing, licensing, and market analysis, while assisting in stakeholder engagement, monitoring compliance, maintaining regulatory records, and preparing technical reports.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Economics, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Business Administration.
- Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in telecommunications regulation, telecommunications operations, interconnection, pricing, market analysis, licensing, infrastructure sharing, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience in telecommunications market analysis, tariff monitoring, regulatory compliance, or telecommunications policy implementation.
- Experience working with telecommunications operators, regulatory authorities, government institutions, development partners, or ICT sector projects.
- Experience in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting telecommunications market data and industry statistics.
- Experience supporting stakeholder consultations, industry engagements, workshops, and regulatory coordination activities.
Duration and Reporting of the Assignment
The consultant will report to the client, the National Communications Authority (NCA), through its Director General as a supervisor; the consultant should submit written monthly and quarterly progressive reports with the review and satisfactory approval of the client.
The submission deadline for this opportunity (August 15, 2026, at 2.00pm (Local Time)) has passed. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Submissions ClosedOverview
The NCA seeks to engage a qualified Cybersecurity Capacity Development Specialist to support the implementation of national cybersecurity initiatives, institutional capacity development, workforce enhancement, cybersecurity awareness programs, and cyber resilience initiatives in Somalia.
Scope of Work
The client, National Communications Authority (NCA) requires a dedicated Cybersecurity Capacity Development Specialist to support the implementation of national cybersecurity initiatives, institutional capacity development, workforce enhancement, cybersecurity awareness programs, and cyber resilience initiatives in Somalia. The Specialist will serve as the National Communications Authority's focal point for engagement with global digital and social media platforms, supporting the establishment and maintenance of effective relationships with major online service providers operating in Somalia.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Postgraduate degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Digital Transformation, or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in cybersecurity capacity development, cybersecurity awareness, SOMCIRT/CERT operations, or ICT security leadership roles in either the public or private sectors.
- Relevant experience in cybersecurity capacity-building initiatives, ICT development programs, digital transformation projects, telecommunications, regulatory institutions, academia, international organizations, or consultancy assignments.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing cybersecurity awareness campaigns, workforce development programs, institutional strengthening initiatives, and cybersecurity training activities.
- Proven experience in organizing cybersecurity trainings, workshops, CyberDrills, conferences, stakeholder engagement programs, and cybersecurity awareness events.
- Demonstrated capability to coordinate with government institutions, academia, development partners, regional organizations, private sector stakeholders, and international cybersecurity communities.
- The Candidate should have work experience and in-depth knowledge of Somalia generally and a sensitivity to the underlying state of fragility and prevailing challenges in particular.
- Proven experience in cybersecurity-related assignments at high-level Government institutions, NGOs, regulatory authorities, international organizations, and various other stakeholders.
Duration and Reporting of the Assignment
The consultant will report to the client, the National Communications Authority (NCA), through its Director General as a supervisor; the consultant should submit written monthly and quarterly progressive reports with the review and satisfactory approval of the client.
The submission deadline for this opportunity (August 20, 2026, at 2.00pm (Local Time)) has passed. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Submissions ClosedOverview
The Federal Republic of Somalia has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank toward the cost of the Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP), and the Ministry of Communications and Technology intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
Scope of Work
The consulting services ("Services") is required to be undertaken as an external consultant firm supporting the client, the National Communications Authority (NCA), FGS to carry out the implementation of "Consulting Service for National Guidelines for Greening Digital Infrastructure and E-waste Management". The consultant firm will undertake all the specific required tasks detailed out in the Terms of Reference (ToR). The consultant service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered in approximately four (4) months from commencement of the contract.
Short-listing Criteria
- Core business of the firm and years in ICT policy, regulatory, environmental sustainability, or related advisory services should be at least five (5) years.
- The Consulting firm should demonstrate proven experience in at least one similar assignment related to green ICT, environmental sustainability, or e-waste management, and experience working with public sector institutions or regulators.
- Demonstrate experience of relevant services implemented in Somalia, or an environment similar to that of Somalia; and
- The technical and managerial organization of the firm. (Provide only with the structure of the Firm organization) Do not provide CVs of staff. Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
Additional Information
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a Joint venture and/ or a Sub consultancy. In case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Interested Consultant may obtain further information in a written communication to the address below during office hours from 9.00am to 4.00pm Mogadishu time (Excluding public holidays).
The submission deadline for this opportunity (August 22, 2026, 2.00pm (Mogadishu Local Time)) has passed. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Submissions ClosedOverview
The National Communications Authority's (NCA) seeks to engage a qualified Cybersecurity Awareness and Outreach Specialist to design, coordinate, implement, and monitor a comprehensive National Cybersecurity Awareness and Outreach Programme targeting government institutions, private sector organizations, financial institutions, educational institutions, media organizations, civil society organizations, youth, women, and the general public.
Scope of Work
The Cybersecurity Awareness and Outreach Specialist will design, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive National Cybersecurity Awareness and Outreach Programme aimed at promoting cybersecurity awareness, cyber hygiene, digital safety, and responsible use of digital technologies across Somalia. The Cybersecurity Awareness and Outreach Specialist will promote cybersecurity awareness, cyber hygiene, digital safety, and responsible use of digital technologies; strengthen public understanding of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities; foster a national cybersecurity mindset; and contribute to improving Somalia's overall cybersecurity culture in alignment with international best practices and national cybersecurity priorities.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant field.
- At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity awareness, digital safety, public communication, outreach, stakeholder engagement, or related areas.
- Demonstrated experience in designing, coordinating, and implementing cybersecurity awareness campaigns, outreach programmes, communication strategies, and public engagement initiatives.
- Experience organizing and facilitating cybersecurity forums, workshops, training programmes, public awareness campaigns, stakeholder consultations, and community outreach activities.
- Experience of relevant services in Somalia, or an environment similar to that of Somalia.
Duration and Reporting of the Assignment
The Cybersecurity Awareness and Outreach Specialist will be engaged for a period of one (1) year to renewal on an annual basis based on satisfactory performance certified by NCA and availability of funds. The consultant will report to the client, the National Communications Authority (NCA), through its Director General as a supervisor.
The submission deadline for this opportunity (August 22, 2026, at 2.00pm (Mogadishu Local Time)) has passed. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Submissions ClosedOverview
The Federal Republic of Somalia has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank toward the cost of the Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP), and the Ministry of Communications and Technology intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
Scope of Work
The consulting services ("Services") is required to be undertaken as an external consultant firm supporting the client, National Communications Authority (NCA) in the Federal Government of Somalia to carry out the implementation for the assignment of "Consulting Services for CERT Enhancement". The consultant firm will undertake all the specific required tasks detailed out in the Terms of Reference (ToR). The consultant service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered within eighteen (18) months from commencement of the contract.
Short-listing Criteria
- Core business of the firm and years in cybersecurity and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), particularly in the following areas: incident response, cyber threat intelligence should be at least 5 years.
- The Consulting firm should demonstrate at least 2 similar assignments successfully implemented during the last 5 years in Integrating and customization of CSIRT/CERT/CIRT/SOC Tools; Developing policies and procedures related to CSIRT/CERT/CIRT/SOC operations (operational workflows, SOPs, incident management processes, service level management frameworks, among others) is required.
- Experience in setting up cybersecurity operations center tools, configuring honeypots, integrating external threat-intelligence feeds, and implementing related incident-detection and response capabilities.
- Demonstrate Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity policy, strategy, and operations in a government context.
- Demonstrate experience of relevant services implemented in Somalia, or an environment similar to that of Somalia; and
- The technical and managerial organization of the firm. (Provide only with the structure of the Firm organization) Do not provide CVs of staff. Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
Additional Information
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a Joint venture and/ or a Sub consultancy. In case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Interested Consultant may obtain further information in a written communication to the address below during office hours from 9.00am to 4.00pm Mogadishu, Somalia Local Time (Excluding public holidays).
Expressions of Interest (EOI) should be submitted electronically (by e-mail) to the address below. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).