Site Engineer - Civil Infrastructure Works

A career opportunity awaits at Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) — they are hiring a Site Engineer - Civil Infrastructure Works in Salahley. The role requires a skilled individual with 7 - 8 years of experience in Engineering or a related field. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Mar, 13. Invitation for ApplicationsCountry SomalilandProject Holder Ministry of Livestock and Rural DevelopmentProject Increasing Climate Resilience through Qool Caday Livestock Centre ofExcellence ProjectFund Somaliland Development Fund Phase 3IFA Title Site Engineer - Civil Infrastructure WorksContract Duration Eight (8) monthsLocation Qool Caday, Salaxlay DistrictIFA No. P103-039 1. 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 Qool Caday Livestock Centre of Excellence(QLCE) project. The QLCE is designed to serve as a multifunctional centre for climate-smart livestockproduction, training, research, and livestock related commercial services. The project includesrehabilitating 8,000 hectares of rangeland, which includes a 6,000-hectare drought reserve, andconstructing water infrastructure, veterinary clinics, and demonstration farms. These interventions aimto improve livestock health, fodder availability, and water access, while promoting sustainable landmanagement. The QLCE project is built around three strategic pillars: climate resilience, inclusiveeconomic growth, and social inclusion. The project includes three outputs as indicated below2. Summary of the roleAs part of the QLCE project, a range of civil infrastructure will be constructed within the proposedLivestock Centre. To support this work, the Project intends to recruit a Site Engineer - Civil Infrastructure Works to join the Project Management Team (PMT), in line with the approved proposal andthe SDF3 Operational Guidelines (Octo === Skills & Qualifications === Required Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceQualifications and Skills A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Engineering, ConstructionManagement, Structural Engineering. Member of a recognised professional engineering body in Somaliland Excellent written and spoken English, and fluency in Somali (mandatory). Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and competent use of surveying tools; familiarity withAutoCAD Civil 3D is an advantage.General Professional Experience A minimum of 7 years’ post-qualification experience in civil infrastructure construction supervision (buildings, earthworks, and structural works). At least 5 years’ experience supervising contractors on field-based works requiring strict line,level, and tolerance control, such as fencing, boundary demarcation, rural infrastructure, orsimilar linear civil works. A minimum of 5 years’ experience reviewing and interpreting technical drawings, specificatio --- About Salahley --- 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 Cusub • Injineernimo • Shaqo Buuxda

Required Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceQualifications and Skills A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Engineering, ConstructionManagement, Structural Engineering. Member of a recognised professional engineering body in Somaliland Excellent written and spoken English, and fluency in Somali (mandatory). Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and competent use of surveying tools; familiarity withAutoCAD Civil 3D is an advantage.General Professional Experience A minimum of 7 years’ post-qualification experience in civil infrastructure construction supervision (buildings, earthworks, and structural works). At least 5 years’ experience supervising contractors on field-based works requiring strict line,level, and tolerance control, such as fencing, boundary demarcation, rural infrastructure, orsimilar linear civil works. A minimum of 5 years’ experience reviewing and interpreting technical drawings, specifications,method statements, and as-built documentation, including proficiency with CAD-based designoutputs.Specific Professional Experience A minimum of 5 years’ direct experience supervising building construction, including foundations, concrete works, blockwork, roofing, structural steel, finishes, and external works ideallyinvolving multiple concurrent sites or working gangs. A minimum of 5 years’ experience reviewing and interpreting technical drawings, specifications,method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, and as-built documentation. At least 3 years’ experience overseeing concrete works for small structural elements (strainerpost foundations, anchor blocks), reinforcement checks, slump testing, cube sampling, andcuring supervision. Experience as SE in least one similar project involving contract administration, including reviewing variations, certifying quantities, supporting Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), andsupervising daily contractor performance (including HSE, environmental, and social safeguards).

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 13March 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 Somaliland candidates only.Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply Apply on [email protected]