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 Crop Protection Specialist – Aburin Dryland Research and Extension Centre IFA No. : P207
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 Crop Protection Specialistto design research and training programmes in integrated crop protection for the Station for a period of 1 year.
The Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat now invites applications from qualified Crop Protection Specialists for this assignment.
Required Qualifications/Skills
Qualifications and skills
* At least a Master’s Degree in Agronomy, Entomology and or Plant Pathology
* Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English; and
* Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
General professional experience
* Eight years of relevant experience in crop production, crop protection or pesticide management as a Researcher or a Trainer.
* Experience in working in functional Dryland Research Centre or Agricultural University as crop protection officer/researcher.
Specific professional experience
* Experience in establishing, managing and implementing crop protection research trials;
* At least 5 years’ experience in training on integrated pest management;
* Evidence of ability to develop and deliver hands on crop protection training to agriculturalists and farmers; and
* Experience in writing scientific reports and publications. Evidence of previous scientific writing will be sought.
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 Consultancy is open to Somaliland National Only.
Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply