Invitation for Applications
Country: Somaliland
Project Holder: Ministry of Livestock and Rural Development (MoLRD)
Project: Qool Caday Livestock Centre of Excellence (QLCE) Project
Fund: Somaliland Development Fund Phase 3
IFA Title: Project Administrator
Duration: 12 months renewable contract based on performance
Location: Hargeisa with travel to project location in Qool Caday, Salaxlay District
IFA No:. P103-019
The Somaliland Development Fund – Phase 3 (SDF3) covers the period 2025-2028, with the possibility
of a two-year extension. SDF3 aims to strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable communities in
Somaliland while creating increased income and job opportunities, thereby helping to reduce poverty.
SDF3’s ambitions are aligned with NDP3 and reflect the priorities set out in Somaliland Vision 2030.
Funding is currently provided by Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom (UK), while the
Netherlands remains an engaged partner, pending further clarification on their potential to re-join the
Fund at a later stage.
The SDF3 Joint Steering Committee has provisionally approved the “ Qool Caday Livestock Centre of
Excellence (QLCE) Project” designed to serve as a multifunctional centre for climate-smart livestock
production, training, research, and livestock related commercial services. The project includes
rehabilitating 8,000 hectares of rangeland, establishing a 6,000-hectare drought reserve, and
constructing water infrastructure, veterinary clinics, and demonstration farms. These interventions aim
to improve livestock health, fodder availability, and water access, while promoting sustainable land
management. The QLCE project is built around three strategic pillars: climate resilience, inclusive
economic growth, and social inclusion.
Following the provisional approval of the project, the SDF intend to engage the services of a Project
Administrator to join the Project Management Team (PMT), in accordance with the project proposal
and the approved SDF3 Operational Guidelines (September 2025).The primary purpose of this role is
to supports the Project Management Team (PMT) in administration, finance, procurement, and
transport management. The SDF Secretariat therefore invites qualified candidates to apply for this
position.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance management, Commerce, Procurement, or Business Administration.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in administration with the UN, international NGOs, or development projects.
Proven expertise in administration, finance, and procurement. Management of Security andtransport logistics is desirable.
Excellent spoken and written English.
Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
Self-motivated, energetic, and able to work independently with a high sense of responsibility.
Interested candidates should send their application (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 23 November 2025 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line. Full Job Description can be accessed on the SDF website through the link: https://somalilanddevelopmentfund.org/opportunities.
Any attempt by a candidate to influence the outcome of the recruitment process, whether directly or indirectly in a manner that could be interpreted as canvassing will result in automatic disqualification from consideration for this position.
This role is open to Somaliland nationals only.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Somaliland Development Fund was established in 2012 as a pooled fund to provide a single vehicle through which Development Partners could support Somaliland’s development goals. The SDF supports the Government of Somaliland in delivering strategi... Read More
