Somalia: Consulting opportunity for Agricultural Extension Specialist - Aburin Dryland Research and Extension Centre

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 Agricultural Extension Specialist - Aburin Dryland Research and Extension Centre IFA No. : P206

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 an Agricultural Extension Specialistto design, train in and assist in delivering innovative agricultural solutions and messages to the staff of MoA and farmers of Aburin and Somaliland in general for a period of 1 year.

The Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat now invites applications from qualified Agricultural Extension Specialists for this assignment.

Required Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications and skills

* At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy or Agricultural related field;

* Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English; and

* Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

General professional experience

* Minimum of 8 years' experience in working in a dryland research as a trainer/extensionist in a functional Dryland Research Centre or Agricultural University.

Specific professional experience

* At least 5 years work experience working on training or extension to crop pests and diseases, agronomy, soils, and weed management in dryland setting;

* Evidence of ability to develop and deliver hands on extension training to agriculturalists and farmers; and

* Experience in report writing.

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