Country: Somalia
Closing date: 02 Dec 2015
Invitation for Applications
Country: Somaliland Project Holder : Ministry of Agriculture Project : Maroodijeh Upper Catchment Conservation Project Fund :**Somaliland Development Fund**IFA Title : Consulting opportunity for Senior Agronomist / Team Leader – Aburin Dryland Research and Extension Centre IFA No. : P208
The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 - year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Norwegian Embassy and the Netherlands. The SDF has allocated funding for implementation of the Maroodijeh Upper Catchment Soil and Water Conservation Project in Somaliland implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA). As a part of its objectives, the project seeks to re-establish and make Aburin Dryland Research and Extension Centre functional as a centre of excellence in adaptive dryland agricultural research. The MoA therefore intends to use a part of the funding for engage the services of a Senior Agronomist/Team Leaderto lead a team of three Research and Training Specialists who will be establishing applied dryland agricultural research and extension at Aburin Research and Extension Centre, Somaliland for a period of 1 year. Research and Training will mainly focus on crop protection, agricultural extension and soil restoration.
The Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat now invites applications from qualified Senior Agronomist with Team Leadership Experience to apply for this assignment.
Required Qualifications/Skills
The expert will have the following skills, experience and qualifications:
Qualifications and skills
* At least a Master’s Degree in Crop Science, Agronomy, Soil Science or equivalent;
* Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English; and
* Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
General professional experience
* Minimum of 15 years' experience in working in Agricultural Research in a Research Station or a Functional Research Unit of a recognised University as a Trainer or a Researcher.
Specific professional experience
* Proven experience of at least 8 years of uninterrupted research, which must include being an author of at least three (3) scientific publications in referred journals or relevant books (chapters);
* Served in the position of Senior Principal Research Officer or Head of Department for a minimum period of 3 years in a Research Station or a Functioning Research Unit of an Agricultural University with administrative responsibilities;
* Proven management, training and leadership skills.
How to apply:
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their applications (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 2 December 2015 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Full Terms of Reference can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant at l.vocks@europeansolutions.nl. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line.
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 the this position.
This role is open to Somaliland Nationals and International Candidates.
Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply