Long-Term Technical Advisor

SDF 2 project:  Strengthening Artisanal Fisheries in Sanaag Project in Sanaag Region

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications and skills:

• At least a master’s degree in any field related to Fisheries Management such as Fisheries Sciences, Marine Sciences, Marine Biology or Ecology.
• Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Proven facilitation, analytical and report writing skills.

General professional experience:

• Minimum 12 years of experience working at senior level (Advisor, Project Manager, Director) in the fisheries sector.
• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience with donor-funded projects.
• Proven understanding of and experience with conflict sensitivity, environmental impact, and gender equity and social inclusion programming.

Specific professional experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the management of artisanal fisheries sector related projects, especially capacity building interventions and value chain strengthening.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in developing fish policies or strategies which bring to practice artisanal fisheries value chain development and grassroot fisheries organisations.
• Have managed at least one similar project in the last 7 years.

Interested candidates should send their application (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 21st November 2021 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line. Full Terms of Reference can be accessed on the SDF website through the link https://www.somalilanddevelopmentfund.org/opportunities-open.

This Consultancy is open to Somaliland and International Candidates.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.