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Terms of Reference
Technical Assistance
SOMALIA DEMILITARISATION PLANNING UNIT
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Background
Issues relating to demilitarisation remain of critical concern for the Somali Transitional Federal
Government (TFG) and population as well as the international community, in terms of both the
operational viability of the TFG in Somalia and the security and development needs of the Somali
population. The international community has an opportunity to harmonise the approach to and provide
the necessary technical expertise for the goal of demilitarisation in Somalia as part of a broader plan of
action with the TFG. Stabilization measures would include the presence of international forces,
disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, political support, and a joint needs assessment.
An AU/UN Somalia Strategic Demilitarization Planning Unit (SDPU) was set up by the EU, Italy, the
UK and UNDP in October 2004 to assist in demilitarization and stabilization in Somalia in support of
efforts of the African Union and the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia. SDPU will develop a
common vision, a realistic framework (within the operational environment of Somalia) and
implementation strategy for demilitarisation including identification of gaps and support required to
augment existing activities. In this connection, the following1 are among the tasks to be undertaken over
the course of the exercise:
1. Review, mapping and dialogue with counterparts, including:
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The current and foreseeable short and medium term security needs in Somalia, both overall and
for different sectors such as: different social groups/clans, returning refugees, IDPs, women,
youth, elderly, in different parts of the country, etc.;
How are ‘security’ issues/needs being dealt with currently;
What are the lessons from these and other previous interventions;
What would be the objectives/goals of any post-agreement security process and policy.
2. Development of a strategic framework and implementation strategy for demilitarisation, including
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Develop a draft strategic framework and implementation strategy detailing tangible steps to be
achieved en route to fulfilment of each commitment;
Determine, in conjunction with the AU and international donors, the corresponding timeline of
necessary aid resource deliveries and establishment of other incentives (such as sanctions) to
support the implementation of the strategy;
Finalize and assist in dissemination of the implementation strategy with Somali counterparts and
international partners in Nairobi and within Somalia.
Propose a system by which the international community can monitor and evaluate the monthly
progress of the interim Somali administration in undertaking the tangible steps in a timely and
effective manner, thus providing the basis for the implementation/ suspension of aid programmes
Items 1-3 of the TOR is taken from the final draft of the AU/UN Strategic Demilitarization Planning Unit Proposal.
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and other incentives (such as sanctions);
3. Coordination of the implementation of the joint strategy for demilitarisation, including:
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Develop and provide the necessary support for coordination mechanisms for Somali and
international partners.
In line with the above, assist and advise on the establishment of Somali counterpart structures on
an area basis at both administration and grassroots levels.
Identify and facilitate provision of technical support to Somali counterpart structures and
institutions in order to strengthen Somali ownership, participation and management.
World Bank Technical Assistance
As part of this overall effort at preparing a demilitarization strategy for Somalia, the technical expert will
be hired by the World Bank to conduct the following tasks:
1. Work with SDPU and provide inputs into the preparation of the overall demilitarization strategy
as appropriate, with a particular focus on overall DDR strategy and institutional
framework/arrangements as well as social and economic reintegration.
2. Report regularly to the Bank team on the development of the demilitarization strategy and
participate in any relevant meetings/workshops/missions to Somalia.
3. Prepare a short strategy paper (15-20 pages), outlining recommendations as to where the Bank
could provide additional support on DDR activities in Somalia, based on the AU/UN
demilitarization strategy and an analysis of other donors/partners’ support and the situation in
Somalia. This strategy paper will briefly review and evaluate past literature and projects in
Somalia and include consultations with key partners/donors and Somali stakeholders (as
appropriate).
Deliverables
As part of the assignment, the expert will be expected to produce:
1. Written inputs into AU/UN demilitarization strategy as discussed and agreed with SDPU.
2. After two weeks: A timetable and short proposal (5 pages) on how the Bank best can support the
AU/UN demilitarization strategy in the continuum, including technical inputs.
3. At the end of assignment: Bank strategy for DDR support in Somalia (15-20 pages), with
practical and realistic suggestions on how best to proceed, given the Bank’s mandate in operating
in Somalia and support that other partners may be providing. This will include an evaluation of
the situation on the ground and of existing projects, including the work of the SDPU, as well as
local and international capacities. Existing literature and projects will be reviewed and
consultations will be held with key stakeholders, both Somali and international.
Logistics
The consultant will be based in Nairobi. Missions to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (AU HQ) and Somalia may
need to be undertaken. The consultant will be responsible for facilitating his/her own administrative,
logistics and security-related elements (travel authorization and security clearance) as part of the
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consultancy, including visits to Somalia. The consultant will follow UN security rules and regulations
strictly during any missions to Somalia.
The consultant will need to liaise closely with the AU/UN planning unit that has been established. In
addition, the person will also work closely with the Bank’s ESSD family (AFTS2) as well as the Conflict
Prevention and Reconstruction Team.
The consultant will provide a hard and electronic copy of all required documents to Priya Gajraj
(pgajraj@worldbank.org) and Per Egil Wam (pwam@worldbank.org).
Timing
The consultancy is for a period of 4 weeks, beginning on February 15, 2005. Potential follow-on work
will be determined during this period (based on deliverable #2), and will depend on technical needs and
funding.
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