Are you an experienced professional? Dawladda Hoosee Ee Degmada Berbera is hiring a Communications & Private Sector Engagement Coordinator in Berbera. This Communication/advocacy sector position calls for a professional with 5 - 6 years of demonstrated expertise. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Jun, 13.
Republic Of Somaliland
Berbera Municipality Authority
Human Resource Management Office
XMDH/DB/XMSH/1765/2026
June 3, 2026
Job Description
Position Title: Communications & Private Sector Engagement Coordinator
Duty Station: Berbera, Somaliland
Reports to: Executive Secretary, Berbera Local Government
Role Overview
The Communications & Private Sector Engagement Coordinator will lead the design and implementation of strategic communication and private sector engagement initiatives for the Berbera District Development Fund (BDDF). The role focuses on strengthening partnerships with private sector actors, enhancing visibility of BDDF investments, and mobilizing resources and collaboration to support local economic development.
The Coordinator will serve as a key liaison between BDDF, government stakeholders, businesses, and development partners, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder alignment, and engagement that contributes to sustainable and inclusive growth in Berbera District.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Communications and Visibility
Private Sector Engagement
Stakeholder Coordination
Resource Mobilization & Knowledge Management
Monitoring & Reporting
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for BDDF.
- Produce high-quality communication materials, including reports, briefs, success stories, newsletters, and social media content.
- Manage media relations and ensure consistent branding and messaging across all platforms.
- Document project results, lessons learned, and impact stories.
- Organize public awareness campaigns, events, and stakeholder forums including the development of contents for a social media story.
- Ensure compliance with donor visibility and communication guidelines.
- Design and execute a private sector engagement strategy aligned with BDDF goals.
- Identify and map key private sector actors, investors, and business associations in Berbera and surrounding areas.
- Facilitate partnerships between BDDF and private sector entities for co-investment, service delivery, and local economic development initiatives.
- Promote public-private partnerships (PPPs) to support infrastructure and service delivery.
- Organize business roundtables, investment forums, and networking events.
- Serve as the focal point for engagement with private sector stakeholders.
- Strengthen collaboration between government, private sector, and development partners.
- Maintain strong working relationships with local authorities, chambers of commerce, and industry groups.
- Facilitate dialogue and knowledge exchange among stakeholders.
- Support fundraising efforts and proposal development targeting private sector partnerships and donors.
- Prepare concept notes, partnership agreements, and engagement frameworks.
- Capture and disseminate best practices and lessons learned from BDDF interventions.
- Monitor and report on engagement outcomes and communication effectiveness.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to communications and private sector engagement.
- Prepare regular reports highlighting progress, challenges, and impact.
- Provide inputs to overall program reporting and evaluations.
About Berbera
Berbera is a historic port city in Somaliland located on the Gulf of Aden. The city is undergoing significant development with the modernization of its port facilities, creating new opportunities in logistics, trade, infrastructure, and maritime sectors. It serves as a strategic gateway for regional commerce.
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