Country Somaliland
Project Holder Ministry of Agriculture Development (MoAD)
Project Climate Smart Agriculture Project
Fund Somaliland Development Fund Phase 3
IFA Title Long Term Technical Advisor - MoAD
Duration 12 months renewable contract based on performance
IFA No P103-022
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 for both phases was provided by the United Kingdom (UK),
Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway.
The SDF3 Joint Steering Committee has approved the Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Project in
Sanaag, which aims to shift subsistence farming to resilient, inclusive, and market-oriented systems.
Targeting 4,500 households in Erigavo and El-Afwein districts, the project will address climate and
market challenges through climate-resilient infrastructure, drought-tolerant crops, good agricultural
practices, integrated pest management, and solar-powered irrigation. Complementary actions will
include capacity building, cooperative strengthening, and value chain development. Guided by a
triple dividend approach, the project seeks to enhance climate resilience, raise farmers’ incomes,
expand market share, and promote social inclusion for women, youth, and marginalized groups.
Following the approval of the project, the SDF intend to recruit a Long-Term Technical Advisor
(TA) to join the Project Management Team (PMT), in accordance with the approved proposal and
the SDF3 Operational Guidelines (September 2025). The TA will support the Project Manager in
ensuring the effective and efficient implementation of the project. The SDF Secretariat therefore
invites qualified professionals to apply for this position
Qualifications and skills
• At least a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Soil
and Water Management, Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods, Natural Resources
Management,
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Proven facilitation, analytical and report writing skills.
General Professional Experience
• Minimum of 12 years’ senior-level experience (advisory or management) in donor-funded
agricultural projects.
• At least 8 years’ experience in sustainable livelihoods, agricultural, natural resources or climate change sector policies development
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in developing countries or fragile contexts, preferably in the Horn of Africa.
Specific Professional Experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in climate-smart agriculture focusing on with a focus on areas
such as access to market and value chain development sustainable land management, irrigation and water resource management, crop production, and yield improvement.
• At least 3 years of experience in training, mentoring, and coaching multidisciplinary teams in
the agricultural sector in developing country context.
• Experience in managing or implementing at least one project which involve integrating climate change, economic development and social inclusion.
As part of the selection process, TA candidates will be requested to provide examples of verifiable
project reports from their most recent or relevant assignments. Links to reports which are available
online can be provided as a part of the application
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 14 December 2025 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Applicants should clearly indicate
the position they are applying for in the email subject line. Full Terms of Reference 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 in any way which
can be interpreted as canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification from being considered for
this position.
This role is open to both International and Somaliland nationals
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
