Customs Advisor

CountryHargeisa, SomalilandProject NameSomali Enhancing Public Resource Management ProjectReference NoSO-MOF-SL-527068-CS-INDVPlace of AssignmentHargeisa, SomalilandProject IDP177298                          IDA-E1360Project TitleCustoms Advisor - Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED)BackgroundThe Government of Somaliland, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED), has prioritized strengthening customs administration as a cornerstone for enhancing domestic revenue mobilization, facilitating trade, and improving fiscal discipline. Customs revenues represent a significant share of national income, and effective customs operations are critical to support economic growth, regional integration, and international trade competitiveness.Despite notable progress in recent years, Somaliland Customs faces multiple challenges, including outdated tariff structures, limited automation, weak risk management systems, gaps in legal and regulatory frameworks, and insufficient institutional capacity. These constraints hinder revenue collection, create inefficiencies in clearance procedures, and affect the country’s ability to align with international standards such as the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement and the Harmonized System (HS).The Custom Advisoris critical to provide technical guidance, support institutional reforms, and ensure that customs modernization initiatives are strategic, actionable, and sustainable. The Advisor will play a central role in aligning Somaliland Customs with international standards while contributing to fiscal stability, trade facilitation, and long-term economic development.B. Objective(s) of the AssignmentThe overall objective of this assignment is to provide strategic and technical advisory support to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED) in strengthening and modernizing the Somaliland Customs administration.Specific objectives are to:Align customs tariff management, valuation, and trade facilitation processes with international standards and regional agreements.Support legal and regulatory reforms to modernize customs legislation, procedures, and compliance mechanisms.Establish and operationalize a risk-based customs management framework to enhance efficiency and enforcement.Provide technical guidance for the development and integration of a modern Customs Management System (CMS).Build institutional and human capacity through training, mentoring, and development of SOPs and training manuals.Lead the formulation of the Somaliland Customs Strategic Plan (2026–2029) and develop an actionable work plan for phased implementation.Strengthening monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems to ensure effective implementation of customs reforms.D. Selection Criteria:The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and competencies of the candidate and followed by an interview.

CountryHargeisa, SomalilandProject NameSomali Enhancing Public Resource Management ProjectReference NoSO-MOF-SL-527068-CS-INDVPlace of AssignmentHargeisa, SomalilandProject IDP177298                          IDA-E1360Project TitleCustoms Advisor - Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED)BackgroundThe Government of Somaliland, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED), has prioritized strengthening customs administration as a cornerstone for enhancing domestic revenue mobilization, facilitating trade, and improving fiscal discipline. Customs revenues represent a significant share of national income, and effective customs operations are critical to support economic growth, regional integration, and international trade competitiveness.Despite notable progress in recent years, Somaliland Customs faces multiple challenges, including outdated tariff structures, limited automation, weak risk management systems, gaps in legal and regulatory frameworks, and insufficient institutional capacity. These constraints hinder revenue collection, create inefficiencies in clearance procedures, and affect the country’s ability to align with international standards such as the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement and the Harmonized System (HS).The Custom Advisoris critical to provide technical guidance, support institutional reforms, and ensure that customs modernization initiatives are strategic, actionable, and sustainable. The Advisor will play a central role in aligning Somaliland Customs with international standards while contributing to fiscal stability, trade facilitation, and long-term economic development.B. Objective(s) of the AssignmentThe overall objective of this assignment is to provide strategic and technical advisory support to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED) in strengthening and modernizing the Somaliland Customs administration.Specific objectives are to:Align customs tariff management, valuation, and trade facilitation processes with international standards and regional agreements.Support legal and regulatory reforms to modernize customs legislation, procedures, and compliance mechanisms.Establish and operationalize a risk-based customs management framework to enhance efficiency and enforcement.Provide technical guidance for the development and integration of a modern Customs Management System (CMS).Build institutional and human capacity through training, mentoring, and development of SOPs and training manuals.Lead the formulation of the Somaliland Customs Strategic Plan (2026–2029) and develop an actionable work plan for phased implementation.Strengthening monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems to ensure effective implementation of customs reforms.D. Selection Criteria:The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and competencies of the candidate and followed by an interview.