Country
**: Somaliland**
Project Holder
: Ministry of Environment and Rural Development
Project
**: Enhanced capacity development for forests and range**
Fund
**: Somaliland Development Fund**
IFA Title
: Forestry Management Training Expert
IFA No.
**: P075**
The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 - year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Norwegian Embassy and the Netherlands. The SDF has allocated funding for implementation of the Enhanced Capacity Development for Forests and Range Project in Somaliland implemented by the Ministry of Environment and Rural Development (MoERD). The MoERD intends to use a part of the funding for engage the services of a Forestry Management Training Expert to design and train MoERD staff in forest management.
The Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat now invites applications from Forestry Management Training Expert for this assignment.
Required Qualifications/Skills
Qualifications and skills
* At least a Master’s degree in forestry.
* Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English; and
* Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
General professional experience
* At least 8 years of experience in Forest Management in the public or non profit sector.
* Demonstrated experience of forestry management in Horn of Africa.
* Experience in fragile states.
Specific professional experience
* At least 5 years’ experience in designing and delivering forest management trainings.
* Have conducted at least three training in forest management in the last five years.
* Have proven workshop facilitation skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their applications (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 05 February 2016 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Full Terms of Reference can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant at l.vocks@europeansolutions.nl. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they 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 can be interpreted as canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification from being considered for the this position.
This Consultancy is open to Somaliland and International Candidates.
Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
