Somaliland Development Fund (SDF), based in Somaliland, is looking for an experienced Horticulture Development Expert – MoAD to fill an open position. This role falls within the Agriculture sector and requires candidates with 5 - 6 years of relevant experience. This position closes on Aug, 25. Apply now to be considered.
Country Somaliland
Project Holder Ministry of Agriculture Development (MoAD)
Project Climate Smart Agriculture in Sanaag Project
Fund Somaliland Development Fund Phase 3
IFA Title Horticulture Development Expert – MoAD
Duration 12 months renewable contract based on performance
IFA No P103-035 (Re-advert)
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.
SDF3 funding is provided by Denmark, Norway and United Kingdom (UK).
Under SDF3, the Joint Steering Committee has approved the Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA)
Project in Sanaag, which seeks to transform subsistence farming into resilient, inclusive, and marketoriented agricultural systems. Targeting 4,500 households in Erigavo and El-Afweyn districts, the
project will promote climate-smart infrastructure, drought-tolerant crops, Good Agricultural Practices
(GAP), Integrated Pest Management (IPM), solar-powered irrigation, cooperative development, and
value chain strengthening.
To support implementation, SDF seeks to recruit a Horticulture Production Expert to join the Climate
Smart Agriculture Project Management Team (PMT) in accordance with the approved project proposal
and the SDF3 Operational Guidelines (September 2025). The Expert will provide technical leadership
for climate-smart horticulture interventions aimed at improving productivity, resilience, and farmer
incomes across the seven target locations. The SDF Secretariat therefore invites qualified
professionals to apply for this position.
About Somaliland
Somaliland is a self-declared republic in the Horn of Africa with a relatively stable political environment and growing economy. Employment opportunities are concentrated in the main cities of Hargeisa, Burao, and Berbera, spanning government, NGOs, telecoms, and the private sector.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Beeraha • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Qualifications
and skills
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Protection, or a
closely related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in facilitation and training skills
- Evidence of experience with Farmer Field Schools.
- Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English.
General professional experience
- At least eight years’ experience in climate-smart horticulture, including drip irrigation,
greenhouse systems, and regenerative practices.
- A minimum of five years’ proven experience working on horticulture projects in rural, semi-arid,
or resource-constrained environments.
Specific professional experience
- At least five years’ experience working with farmers or farmer groups on irrigated horticulture
farming involving Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Integrated Pest Management (IPM), seed
systems, and post-harvest management.
- At least four years’ hands-on experience in assessment, technical design, training, and
supervision of at least one irrigated horticulture project involving rural farmers within the last
five years.
- Evidence of hands-on experience in production scheduling to align planting calendars with
market demand, and in leading crop yield assessments, including sampling design, data
collection, and statistical analysis in at least one project within the last five years.
- Evidence of competence in horticulture related technical specifications, cost estimates and
selecting agricultural inputs (seeds, bio-pesticides, and fertilisers) that meet Global G.A.P.
standards in at least one project within the last five years.
As part of the selection process, the candidates may be requested to provide examples of verifiable
project reports from their most recent or relevant assignments. Links to reports which are available
online can be provided as a part of the application.
Interested candidates should send their application (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland
Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail
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. Candidates should indicate in
their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 25
August 2026 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: //somalilanddevelopmentfund.org/opportunities
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 role is open to both International and Somaliland nationals
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Apply on
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