Content Development & Design Specialist

A Content Development & Design Specialist position is currently open at Federal Government Of Somalia with the duty station in Somalia. The successful candidate will bring strong Development experience spanning at least 5 - 6 years. Submit your application by Apr, 14 to be considered for this role. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXTThe Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) serves as the lead government institution responsiblefor formulating, coordinating, and overseeing agricultural policies, strategies, and programs in supportof the country's food security, rural development, and economic transformation agenda.In fulfilling its mandate, the Ministry actively engages with a wide array of international developmentpartners, donors, United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, and regional bodiesincluding but not limited to donors, UN Agencies, development partners, regional organizaitons,I/NGOS, Union as well as bilateral and miltilataral partners. These engagements encompass highlevel policy dialogues, sector coordination platforms, knowledge sharing, resource mobilizationcampaigns, joint programme design, and investment conferences.To support these activities and uphold its standing as a credible, technically capable institution atnational and international levels, the Ministry requires continuous design and production of highquality knowledge products and communication materials. These include sector strategies and policydocuments, investment portfolios and project cards, concept notes, proposals, programmedocuments, conference presentations, booklets, publications, annual reports, and visualcommunication assets.The volume, diversity, and quality expectations of this content demand a dedicated, highly skilledprofessional who combines deep understanding of agriculture and the productive sector with masteryof international standards in document design, visual communication, and knowledge management.The Ministry therefore seeks to engage a Design Specialist to be embedded within its core technicalteams and serve as an integral part of ministry working groups.02 OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENTThe overarching objective of this assignment is to provide the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigationwith a dedicated, high-calibre Content Development and Design S === Skills & Qualifications === QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA5.2 Professional ExperienceRequirement SpecificationMinimum ExperienceAt least 5 years of demonstrable professional experience in contentdevelopment, knowledge management, and/or communication design,preferably in a development sector context.Agriculture / ProductiveSector KnowledgeDemonstrated knowledge and work experience in agriculture, food systems,rural development, natural resources, or the productive sector, whetherthrough education, employment, communication, or project engagement.InternationalDevelopment ContextPrior experience supporting government ministries, multilateralorganizations, UN agencies, or international NGOs is strongly preferred.Document DesignExperienceProven track record of designing and producing high-quality publications,reports, presentations, policies, and knowledge products that meetinternational standards.Stakeholder EngagementExperience working within or alongside government techni --- About Somalia --- Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): La-talin • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Soomaaliya

QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA5.2 Professional ExperienceRequirement SpecificationMinimum ExperienceAt least 5 years of demonstrable professional experience in contentdevelopment, knowledge management, and/or communication design,preferably in a development sector context.Agriculture / ProductiveSector KnowledgeDemonstrated knowledge and work experience in agriculture, food systems,rural development, natural resources, or the productive sector, whetherthrough education, employment, communication, or project engagement.InternationalDevelopment ContextPrior experience supporting government ministries, multilateralorganizations, UN agencies, or international NGOs is strongly preferred.Document DesignExperienceProven track record of designing and producing high-quality publications,reports, presentations, policies, and knowledge products that meetinternational standards.Stakeholder EngagementExperience working within or alongside government technical teams ormulti-stakeholder task forces, with the ability to function in fast-paced,deadline-driven environments.

07 APPLICATION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTSInterested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application package. Incompleteapplications will not be considered. All applications must be submitted in English.7.1 Mandatory Application Documents 01Cover Letter (1 page): Addressed to the Department of Human Resources, Communication andPublic Relations of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, explaining the candidate's motivation,relevant experience, and specific suitability for this assignment. The cover letter must explicitlyreference the candidate's knowledge of the agriculture or productive sector. The letter must alsoclearly indicate the candidate's expected monthly gross salary in the USD. 02Curriculum Vitae (maximum 6 pages): A current, comprehensive CV including educationalqualifications, professional experience, key assignments, publications or design credits, softwareproficiencies, and language skills. References from at least three (3) professional contacts must beincluded, with full contact details.03 Design Portfolio (mandatory — see requirements below): A curated portfolio demonstrating the fullrange of the candidate's content development and design capabilities.7.2 Portfolio Submission RequirementsThe portfolio is the single most important element of the application. It must be submitted as a singlePDF file or via a shareable online link (Behance, personal website, Google Drive, Dropbox, orequivalent). The portfolio must include:▸ A minimum of three (3) and maximum of ten (10) distinct work samples.▸ At minimum one sample from EACH of the following categories (where available):– Policy, strategy, report, study or legal document design– Conference or partner meeting presentation (full deck preferred)– Publication, report, booklet, or annual report– Infographic, data visualization, or chart-based visual– One-pager posters, Factsheet, or investment profile▸ A brief annotation (two to four sentences) for each portfolio sample describing: t