Pricing and Interconnection Specialist

Tender summary

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) COUNTRY: Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) NAME OF PROJECT: Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP) PROJECT ID: P176181 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Pricing and Interconnection Specialist REFERENCE NO.: SO-MOCT-FGS-557026-CS-INDV PLACE OF ASSIGNMENT: Mogadishu, Somalia APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: August 15, 2026, at (2.00pm Local Time). Project Background: The Federal Government 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). The Ministry of Communications and Technology (MoCT) intends to apply part of the proceeds of these Grants to finance for the position of Pricing and Interconnection Specialist in support of the implementation of the National Communications Authority (NCA) in the Federal Government of Somalia. To support the National Communications Authority's (NCA) mandate to promote fair competition, consumer protection, investment, and sustainable growth in the telecommunications sector, 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. The Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP) addresses connectivity needs for countries in the Horn of Africa region. The program aims to advance the regional integration of digital markets in Eastern Africa through supporting cross-border connectivity, harmonization of data and e-commerce regulations and policies, and removal of trade barriers, with the vision of establishing a Single Digital Market (SDM). The EA-RDIP project has four components, as briefly described below: Component 1. Connectivity Market Development and Integration. Component 2. Data Market Development and Integration. Component 3. Online Market Development and integration. Component 4. Project Management and implementation . 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 Specialis t 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. Also, the Pricing and Interconnection Specialist shall assist in collecting and analyzing market data, monitoring compliance, coordinating with operators, preparing reports, maintaining regulatory databases. For more details refer to the Terms and Reference (ToR). Required Qualifications and Experiences: The shortlisting criteria for the Pricing and Interconnection Specialist position are as follows: 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 I

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• Located in Somalia.
• Source notice P176181 on worldbank.
• Notice published 13 Jul 2026; Tenqual indexed it 26 Sept 2025.
• Deadline listed as 15 Aug 2026.
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