RE-ADVERT: Senior Fisheries Expert – Sanaag, Somaliland

Secretariat

The Somaliland Development Fund – Phase 2 (SDF2) covers the period 2018-2022. SDF2 is conceived as an inclusive economic development programme. It supports the GoSL in delivering infrastructure that is relevant for inclusive economic development. It focuses on sustainable investments that spur job creation and fast growth, while at the same time laying the foundation for long-term resilience and development, leading to a more stable and peaceful Somaliland. SDF2’s ambitions are fully aligned with government priorities as defined in Somaliland’s second National Development Plan (NDP2 – 2017-2021) and reflect the priorities set out in Somaliland Vision 2030. The Fund Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of the Fund.

The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development (MoLFD) has developed a Project Concept Note on fisheries development. The proposed project seeks to enhance artisal fisheries value chain by strengthening the cooling and cold storage systems, improving the transport through provision of refrigerated trucks and building fish markets in Sanaag coast. The proposed project will build on the achievements made during SDF Phase 1.

The SDF Secretariat is therefore seeking the services of a Senior Fisheries Short-Term Expert (STE) to support the MoLFD in the conducting necessary preliminary consultations, assessments and development of a full project proposal as per the SDF approved proposal format.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications and skills

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Fisheries Sciences, Marine Resources, Biology (specialized in Aquaculture or Fisheries resources);

Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English; and Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

General professional experience

Extensive previous experience (minimum 12 years) in implementing fisheries development projects in coastal rural communities in developing countries;

Proven understanding of Project Cycle Management (PCM), Logical Framework Approach (LFA);

Demonstrated experience in conducting feasibility appraisal for artisanal fisheries projects; and

Demonstrated understanding of the contribution of the artisanal fisheries sector to economic development.

Specific professional experience

At least 8 years’ experience in designing and supervising/managing fisheries development projects in fragile and conflict affected countries;

Designed and wrote at least one project proposal for the artisal fisheries sector in the last three years; and

Demonstrated understanding of the fisheries value chain for rural coastal communities.

How to apply

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 13 April 2020 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://www.somalilanddevelopmentfund.org/opportunities-open P101-029– Readvertisement.

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 Consultancy is open to Somaliland and International Candidates.

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.