Rangeland and Watershed Management Specialist

A new consultant opportunity for a Rangeland and Watershed Management Specialist has been announced by Puntland State Of Somalia in Garowe. The ideal candidate will have 9 - 10 years of professional experience in the Consultancies field. Qualified candidates are urged to apply before the Mar, 14 deadline. Puntland State of Somalia Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations (MoAI) Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Puntland state Federal Government of Somalia Project ID No. P177816 Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) Consulting Service: Rangeland and Watershed Management Specialist Individual/Firm: Individual Duty Station: Garowe Deadline: 14th march -2026 Ref No. SO-MOAI-PL-514190-CS-INDV 1. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP) is financed by the World Bank as part of a regional Food Systems Resilience Program aimed at strengthening food security, enhancing resilience of agricultural and livestock systems, and improving preparedness against climate and crisis shocks in Eastern and Southern Africa. In Puntland State, the project is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Range and Climate Change (MoERCC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI), Ministry of Livestock and Animal Husbandry (MoLAH), and other relevant stakeholders. The project includes the following components: • Component 1: Rebuilding Resilient Agricultural and Livestock Production Capacity• Component 2: Supporting Sustainable Natural Resource and Rangeland Management• Component 3: Improving Market Access and Value Chain Development• Component 4: Strengthening Policy and Institutional Capacity• Component 5: Project Coordination and Management The Rangeland & Watershed Management Specialist will provide technical leadership for rangeland restoration, watershed rehabilitation, and climate resilience interventions across these components in Puntland, the role and responsibilities as set out above and in this TOR's Duties and Responsibilities section found at somalijobs.net, puntlandpost.net, somalicontractors.so and https://moai.pl.so can be provided upon application submi === Skills & Qualifications === 3) Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: The Consultant shall be selected based on qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated technical competence. Academic Qualifications Master’s Degree in: Rangeland Management, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Watershed Management, or related field. Professional Experience Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in: Rangeland restoration, Watershed management, Dryland ecosystem rehabilitation, Sustainable land management programs. At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience in participatory rangeland management or community-based watershed management. Experience in donor-funded projects (World Bank experience highly desirable). Demonstrated experience in climate adaptation and ecosystem-based approaches. --- About Garowe --- Garowe is the administrative capital of the Puntland State of Somalia. The city has developed into an important center for governance, education, and humanitarian operations in northeastern Somalia. Many international organizations maintain offices in Garowe, supporting development and resilience-building programs across the region. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Garoowe • Shaqo Cusub • La-talinta • La-talin

3) Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: The Consultant shall be selected based on qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated technical competence. Academic Qualifications Master’s Degree in: Rangeland Management, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Watershed Management, or related field. Professional Experience Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in: Rangeland restoration, Watershed management, Dryland ecosystem rehabilitation, Sustainable land management programs. At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience in participatory rangeland management or community-based watershed management. Experience in donor-funded projects (World Bank experience highly desirable). Demonstrated experience in climate adaptation and ecosystem-based approaches. Experience in preparation and review of engineering specifications and costed BoQs. Strong understanding of Puntland/Somalia dryland ecosystems. Experience in GIS-based watershed mapping and hydrological analysis is an added advantage. Competencies Excellent analytical and report-writing skills. Fluency in Somali and English. Strong computer skills (MS Office and relevant technical tools). 3. REPORTING The Consultant will Report administratively to the State Project Coordinator (SPC).and provide technical reports to the Director General of MoERCC. 4. TIMING Duration of Assignment: The consultant shall be contracted for an initial one-year period. The Ministry of environment rangeland and climate change now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. Interested applicants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference from the Ministry in person or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 9.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday. Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before March 14th, 2026 at 16:00 hours. Attention; FSRP Project Coordination Unit office 2nd floor Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation behind Rugsan square hotel Garowe, Puntland State of Somalia Email: [email protected] Copy: [email protected] Apply on [email protected] Apply at: mailto:[email protected]