Senior Livestock Specialist

The position of Senior Livestock Specialist at Federal Government Of Somalia in Somalia is now open for applications. The role requires a skilled individual with 9 - 10 years of experience in Livestock or a related field. This position closes on Mar, 15. Apply now to be considered. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) COUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia (FGS) NAME OF PROJECT: De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of pastoral economies in the Horn of Africa Project (DRIVE) PROJECT ID: P176517. Assignment Title: Senior Livestock Specialist Individual/Firm: Individual Consultant Deadline: 15th March 2026 Reference No.: SO-MOF-529701-CS-INDV The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of pastoral economies in the Horn of Africa Project (DRIVE) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the above project to finance the position of Senior Livestock Specialist for the Ministry of Livestock forestry and Rangeland. The Senior Livestock Specialist is required to support the Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range with technical specialization in the field of livestock sector development on the areas of livestock trade & value chain enhancement, ensuring linkages between component 1 on drought-index insurance and financial services to pastoralists and component 2 on trade facilitations, institutional compliance on the international regulations and standards of exporting livestock, and livestock products which are planned to be undertaken by the implementation of De-risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economy (DRIVE) project. Duration: The proposed duration for the assignment is Twelve Months (12) calendar months from starts date. The detailed Terms of Refence (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://molfr.gov.so/2026/02/25/terms-of-reference-senior-livestock-specialist, Key Tasks and Responsibilities include: • Develop concept notes, TORs and component proposals, and where necessary provide technical and oversight evaluation of t === Skills & Qualifications === Selection Criteria: The selection will be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: I. Minimum masters’ degree in livestock production and animal husbandry, veterinary science, agricultural economy with livestock production option, or a relevant field, targeting on livestock and pastoral economy development through climate financing. II. Experience working on issues relating to commercial livestock sector development in areas such as animal resources, marketing, livestock traceability and trade, food safety and animal feed. III. Minimum 10 years of experience on project development, livestock economy; preferably in Somalia and of which at least some tenures should be in the areas of pastoral and Agro-pastorals economic, trade and value chain development. IV. Proved experience in the preparation of policies on livestock trade, value chains revival and climatic shocks-oriented insurance strategies. V. Solid understanding and proved track record of --- About Somalia --- Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Soomaaliya • La-talin • Shaqo Cusub

Selection Criteria: The selection will be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: I. Minimum masters’ degree in livestock production and animal husbandry, veterinary science, agricultural economy with livestock production option, or a relevant field, targeting on livestock and pastoral economy development through climate financing. II. Experience working on issues relating to commercial livestock sector development in areas such as animal resources, marketing, livestock traceability and trade, food safety and animal feed. III. Minimum 10 years of experience on project development, livestock economy; preferably in Somalia and of which at least some tenures should be in the areas of pastoral and Agro-pastorals economic, trade and value chain development. IV. Proved experience in the preparation of policies on livestock trade, value chains revival and climatic shocks-oriented insurance strategies. V. Solid understanding and proved track record of professional experience on how pastoral and agro-pastoral production & and marketing systems, and dryland resources management can be developed including best practices and approaches. VI. Experience in structuring risk financing training, institutional capacity development with particular specialization of livestock value chains and associated best policies. VII. Experience in working with governmental institutions i.e. livestock sector is preferred. VIII. Practical Experience in designing results oriented and quality project progress reports. This must be upheld by solid knowledge of producing qualitative and quantitative

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. Interested Consultant may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except on public holidays. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail: [email protected], ) by 15th March 2026 4:00PM. local Time. Attention Project Coordinator, DRIVE Project, Ministry of Finance - Federal Government of Somalia Shangani District - Mogadishu, Somalia Email Address: [email protected], Apply on [email protected] Apply at: mailto:[email protected]