Cybersecurity Awareness and Outreach Specialist for NCA
Ministry of Communications and Technology has issued a tender for cybersecurity Awareness and Outreach Specialist for NCA. It is published as a request for expression of interest under the individual consultant selection method. It applies to Eastern and Southern Africa. It was published on 2026-08-07 and closes on 2026-08-22. The reference is SO-MOCT-FGS-557032-CS-INDV. The notice was published by World Bank.
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Overview
The Ministry of Communications and Technology, for the National Communications Authority in the Federal Government of Somalia, is recruiting an individual Cybersecurity Awareness and Outreach Specialist under the Regional Digital Integration Project. The assignment is to support implementation of a national cybersecurity awareness and outreach programme funded through the project.
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. For more details refer to the Terms and Reference (ToR). Duration and Reporting : 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.
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Requirements & Qualifications
The qualifications and experience of the successful candidate are set out below. - 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. Interested Individual Consultants must submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. A Complete application of Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover letter should be submitted electronically (by e-mail) to the address below on, or before August 22, 2026, at (2.00pm Mogadishu, Somalia Local Time), marked clearly as “Expression of Interest for Cybersecurity Awareness and Outreach Specialist; REF.No: SO-MOCT-FGS-557032-CS-INDV”.
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Documents
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Source: World Bank