Project Drivers

The Somaliland Development Fund – Phase 3 (SDF3) covers the period 2025-2028, with the possibility of a two-year extension. SDF3 aims to strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable communities in Somaliland 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. Funding is currently provided by Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom (UK), while the Netherlands remains an engaged partner, pending further clarification on their potential to re-join the Fund at a later stage.

The SDF3 Joint Steering Committee has provisionally approved the “Qool Caday Livestock Centre of Excellence (QLCE) Project” designed to serve as a multifunctional centre for climate-smart livestock production, training, research, and livestock related commercial services. The project includes rehabilitating 8,000 hectares of rangeland, establishing a 6,000-hectare drought reserve, and constructing water infrastructure, veterinary clinics, and demonstration farms. These interventions aim to improve livestock health, fodder availability, and water access, while promoting sustainable land management. The QLCE project is built around three strategic pillars: climate resilience, inclusive economic growth, and social inclusion. 

Following the provisional approval of the project, the Ministry of Livestock and Rural Development (MoLRD) and the SDF Secretariat intend to recruit two Project Drivers to join the Project Management Team (PMT).  One (1) driver will be based in Hargeisa and the other one (1) will be based in Qool Caday. The SDF Secretariat therefore invites qualified candidates to apply for this position.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• At least secondary level of education.
• Have a valid driving license and basic motor vehicle mechanical knowledge
• Have over 8 years of accident-free driving experience, 4 of which must have been spent driving four-wheel drive manual gear vehicles.
• Have willingness to drive a project vehicle to all regions of Somaliland.
• Have ability to communicate in English.
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Be culturally sensitive and good in character and integrity.
• Be respectful and flexible with working hours.
• Remain sober at all times.
• Have participated in a First Aid Course – would be an added advantage

How to apply

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 and the location for which they are applying for (either Hargeisa or Burao). All applications must be received by 23 November 2025 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line. Full Job Description can be accessed on the SDF website through the link here.

Any attempt by a candidate to influence the outcome of the recruitment process, whether directly or indirectly in a manner that could be interpreted as canvassing will result in automatic disqualification from consideration for this position.

This role is open to Somaliland nationals only.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.