Resident Engineer – Burao Water Civil Works

A new full time opportunity for a Resident Engineer – Burao Water Civil Works has been announced by Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) in Burao. Professionals with a background in Engineering and at least 9 - 10 years of experience are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are urged to apply before the Apr, 29 deadline. Invitation for ApplicationsCountry SomalilandProject Holder Ministry of Water Resources DevelopmentProject Burao Water Supply Expansion ProjectFund Somaliland Development Fund Phase 3IFA Title Resident Engineer – Burao Water Civil WorksContract Duration 12 monthsLocation Burao, Togdheer regionNumber of positions One (1)IFA No. P103-0451. BackgroundThe Somaliland Development Fund – Phase 3 (SDF3) covers the period 2025-2028, with the possibilityof a two-year extension. SDF3 aims to strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable communities inSomaliland 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 is funded with contributions from Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom.The SDF3 Joint Steering Committee has approved the Burao Water Supply Expansion Project, whichaims to strengthen water security for Burao, Somaliland’s second-largest city. The project is designedto address chronic water shortages by expanding groundwater production, constructing newtransmission pipelines, and improving distribution capacity to serve an additional 85,000 residents,including 7,000 internally displaced people (IDPs). Burao currently relies on 21 boreholes and a 58 kmpipeline network that together meet only 54% of total water demand, prompting the need for along-term, climate-resilient solution. The expansion project builds on earlier SDF2 assessmentsfocused on climate change impacts, water resource sustainability, and renewable energy integration.Like other SDF3 investments, the project is structured around three strategic pillars: climate resilience,inclusive economic growth, and social inclusion, and comprises three outputs aligned with theseobjectives.2. Summary of the roleAs part of the Burao Water Supply Expansion Project, significant civil works will be undertaken acrossmultiple sites, including the construction of transmission pipelin === Skills & Qualifications === Required Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceQualifications and Skills Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or water supply engineering. Professional registration with a recognised engineering body. Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g. EPANET, WaterCAD,Water GEMS).General Professional Experience Minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience implementing or supervising water supplyinfrastructure projects. Served as Resident Engineer on at least three similar projects in the past ten years.Specific Professional Experience Minimum of 7 years’ experience managing or supervising urban water supply with multi-lot andmulti-contractor infrastructure such as pipelines, reservoirs, pumping stations, and site structures. At least 5 years’ experience in contract administration, including management of variations,claims, RFIs, IPC certification, and contractor performance oversight. Minimum 5 years’ exp --- About Burao --- Burao is the second-largest city in Somaliland and the capital of the Togdheer region. Known for its vibrant livestock market — one of the largest in the Horn of Africa — Burao is an important center for trade and commerce. The city offers opportunities in agriculture, livestock value chains, and community development. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Burco • Injineernimo • Shaqo Cusub

Required Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceQualifications and Skills Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or water supply engineering. Professional registration with a recognised engineering body. Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g. EPANET, WaterCAD,Water GEMS).General Professional Experience Minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience implementing or supervising water supplyinfrastructure projects. Served as Resident Engineer on at least three similar projects in the past ten years.Specific Professional Experience Minimum of 7 years’ experience managing or supervising urban water supply with multi-lot andmulti-contractor infrastructure such as pipelines, reservoirs, pumping stations, and site structures. At least 5 years’ experience in contract administration, including management of variations,claims, RFIs, IPC certification, and contractor performance oversight. Minimum 5 years’ experience in designing or reviewing hydraulic water distribution systems. Minimum 3 years’ proven experience enforcing HSE requirements, environmental safeguards,and social compliance obligations on active construction sites. At least 3 years’ experience preparing technical documentation, including daily/weekly records,monthly progress reports, test and inspection reports, as-built documentation, and close-outfiles.

How to applyInterested candidates should send their application (cover letter and CV) to the SomalilandDevelopment Fund Secretariat through e-mail [email protected]. Candidates should indicate intheir cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 29April 2026 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Applicants should clearly indicate the positionthey are applying for in the email subject line.Any attempt by a candidate to influence the outcome of the recruitment process in any way which canbe interpreted as canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification from being considered for thisposition.This position is open to both International and Somaliland candidates.Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply Apply on [email protected]