Invitation for Applications
Country Somaliland
Project Holder 1. Ministry of Water Resources Development
2. Ministry of Livestock and Rural Development
3. Ministry of Agricultural Development
Project 1. Burao Water Supply Expansion Project
2. Qool Caday Livestock Centre of Excellence Project
3. Climate Smart Agriculture in Sanaag Project
Fund Somaliland Development Fund Phase 3
IFA Title Community Development Officer
Duration 12 months renewable contract based on performance
Location Burao (1), Qool Caday (1) and Erigavo with travel to Elefwein (1)
IFA No. P103-027
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 is currently provided by Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom
(UK).
The SDF3 Joint Steering Committee (JSC) has approved funding for the implementation of the
following projects:
1. Burao Water Supply Expansion Project
2. Qool Caday Livestock Centre of Excellence Project
3. Climate Smart Agriculture Project in Sanaag
Each of the above projects is seeking to recruit a Community Development Officer (CDO) to join its
respective Project Management Team (PMT). The role’s primary purpose is to lead and coordinate
community engagement while ensuring that climate resilience, social inclusion, and inclusive
economic growth objectives are fully integrated across all project activities. Qualified candidates are
invited to apply for these positions.
At least a Bachelor’s degree in one or more of the following fields: Climate Change and Environmental Management, Development Studies / Social Development, Economics or Inclusive
Growth, Gender and Social Inclusion, public policy.
Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English, fluent in Somali.
At least 8 years of demonstrated experience with donor-funded development projects implemented by INGOs or international consulting firms in positions involving community development, social inclusion, or participatory governance in either urban, rural or agro-pastoral
contexts.
At least 5 years working experience with direct involvement in two of the following crosscutting
themes: Climate Resilience and Environmental Safeguards, Conflict Sensitive Programming,
Gender and Social Inclusion, Inclusive Economic Development.
At least 3 years of experience in designing and delivering capacity-building activities for government institutions and community groups.
At least 3 years of experience in facilitating participatory decision-making, consultation and
engagement and with various stakeholders.
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 and be specific about the location of
the position they are applying for. All applications must be received by 29 December 2025 at 1600hrs
East African Standard Time. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in
the email subject line. Full Job Description 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, whether directly or
indirectly in a manner that could be interpreted as canvassing will result in automatic disqualification
from consideration for this position.
This role is open to Somaliland nationals only.
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
