A Irrigation Engineer – MoAD position is currently open at Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) with the duty station in Somaliland. This Engineering sector position calls for a professional with 9 - 10 years of demonstrated expertise. Qualified candidates are urged to apply before the Aug, 24 deadline.
Country Somaliland
Project Holder Ministry of Agriculture Development (MoAD)
Project Climate Smart Agriculture in Sanaag Project
Fund Somaliland Development Fund Phase 3
IFA Title Irrigation Engineer – MoAD
Duration 12 months renewable contract based on performance
IFA No P103 -060
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 an Irrigation Engineer 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 Engineer shall provide construction
supervision, contract administration, quality assurance, and technical oversight of irrigation
infrastructure works, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with approved designs, contractual
requirements, and environmental and social safeguards.
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): Injineernimo • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Qualification and skills
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Irrigation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer with a recognised national or international engineering
professional body.
General Professional Experience
- Minimum ten (10) years of post-qualification professional experience in irrigation engineering,
water resources engineering, hydraulic engineering, or rural infrastructure development.
- Experience working on donor-funded infrastructure projects in fragile and conflict affected countries.
Specific Professional Experience
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the supervision and contract administration of irrigation and water infrastructure construction works.
- Experience in the supervision of irrigation and water infrastructure projects, including irrigation
canals, hydraulic structures, water conveyance and distribution systems, earthworks, reinforced concrete and masonry works, on at least three (3) completed projects.
- Experience as an Irrigation Engineer or Resident Engineer in at least two (2) completed irrigation, canal construction, canal rehabilitation, or water infrastructure projects.
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 24
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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Apply at: https://somalilanddevelopmentfund.org/opportunities