A Livestock Disease Specialist – Jubaland State position is currently open at Jubaland State Of Somalia with the duty station in Kismayo. Candidates should bring 6 - 7 years of hands-on experience, preferably in the Livestock sector. The application deadline is May, 07 — early applications are encouraged.
Country
Federal Government of Somalia
Project ID
No.
P177816
Project Name
Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III)
Consulting Service
Livestock Disease Specialist – Jubaland State
Individual/Firm
Individual Consultant (INDV)
Duty Station
Kismayo
Deadline
7th May 2026
BACKGROUND
The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by strengthening Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, extension services, and community institutions to support climate-smart agriculture and livestock practices, improving water availability, rangeland management, animal health services, and strengthening access to markets and value addition.
The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia.
The Jubaland State of Somalia is implementing the project through the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in close collaboration with the
Ministry of Livestock, Rangeland and Forestry
. The Project Coordination Unit (PCU) supports coordination, Facilitating, and monitoring of project activities.
Scope of Work and Responsibilities
The Livestock Disease Specialist will be a full-time contracted individual assigned to the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) within the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Jubaland State. The specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to mitigate livestock diseases and strengthen animal health systems, while working closely with the Ministry of Livestock, Rangeland and Forestry.
The Livestock Disease Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:
- Conduct livestock health assessments and identify prevalent diseases
- Develop disease prevention and control strategies tailored to local contexts
- Collaborate closely with the Ministry of Livestock, Rangeland and Forestry, farmers, and veterinary services to improve disease management practices
- Strengthen livestock disease surveillance and early warning systems
- Train community members and stakeholders on livestock health management practices
- Integrate local knowledge into disease surveillance systems
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of disease control interventions
- Support implementation of livestock health activities under the project in coordination with relevant ministries
- Participate in coordination meetings and technical discussions with MoAI, MoLFR, and stakeholders
- Prepare technical reports and documentation aligned with project objectives
About Kismayo
Kismayo is the commercial capital of the Jubaland State in southern Somalia. Situated along the Indian Ocean coast, it is an important port city and a growing center for trade, humanitarian assistance, and development programming. Opportunities in Kismayo span multiple sectors including logistics, agriculture, and community development.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • La-talin • Shaqo Kismaayo