Details of Livestock Disease Specialist HSS
About the institution
Name | untland State Of Somalia |
City | Gaalkacayo |
Job Requirement | BACKROUND The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is
part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive
framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This
Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural
challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to
unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by
rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and
extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor
adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the
availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient
agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing
the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets,
with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and
establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national,
national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for
Somalia. The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia
Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness
against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted
project areas of Somalia. Progress toward the PDO will be measured using five
PDO indicators and intermediate indicators. All relevant indicators will be
disaggregated by gender (men and women) and age (youth and adult). The Hirshabelle State of Somalia is establishing a
core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the
management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project
activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State
Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist,
Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and
Livestock specialists. 2. Scope of Work and Responsibilities The State agriculture extension officer position will
be a full-time contracted staff position assigned to the PIU of the Hirshabelle
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of Somalia. The agriculture extension
officer will be responsible for providing technical assistance, training, and
advisory services to farmers in Hirshabelle State. The agriculture extension officer will be assigned to
the following duties: · Provide
technical support to the SPCU in the development of its
capacity-building-related programs. · Develop
and implement agricultural extension programs aligned with the FSRP objectives. · Provide
technical training to farmers on good agricultural practices, soil fertility
management, pest control, and climate-smart agriculture. · Support
the formation and strengthening of farmer cooperatives and groups. · Facilitate
on-farm demonstrations and practical training sessions to promote innovative
farming techniques. · Conduct
regular field visits to monitor farmer activities and provide tailored
recommendations. · Support
delivery of agricultural and Livestock extension and advisory services to
communities through the CIGs/CDDC and Producer organizations · Facilitate
dissemination and adoption of Livestock and Agriculture TIMPs to community
institutions and FPOs · Work
closely with local authorities, agricultural research institutions, and
development partners to disseminate improved agricultural technologies. · Assist
in the distribution of agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and farm
tools. · Promote
sustainable water and soil conservation practices to enhance agricultural
productivity. · Organize
and participate in agricultural and livestock extension meetings, workshops,
and community sensitization campaigns. · Support
farmers and pastoralist in accessing markets and linking them with potential
buyers and value chain actors. · Ensure
gender-inclusive approaches in all extension activities, encouraging the
participation of women and youth in agriculture. Skills
and qualifications 3. Selection
criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and
skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications,
experience and competencies include: · A
minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop
Science, Agricultural Extension, or a related field. · A Master’s
degree in the relevant field is an added advantage. · At
least 3–5 years of experience in agricultural extension services,
farmer training, or rural development projects. · Proven experience working
with smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and community-based
organizations in Somalia. · Familiarity
with climate-smart agriculture (CSA), soil fertility management, pest and
disease control, and irrigation systems. · Experience
in implementing World Bank-funded projects or other donor-funded
agricultural programs is preferred. · Strong
understanding of agricultural extension methodologies, participatory
approaches, and farmer field schools (FFS). · Experience
in supporting the formation and strengthening of farmer cooperatives and
groups.Knowledge of drought-resistant crops, conservation agriculture, and
sustainable farming practices relevant to Somalia’s climate
conditions. · Ability
to develop and deliver training sessions, demonstrations, and awareness
programs for farmers. · Experience
in supporting farmers and pastoralists in accessing markets and linking them
with potential buyers and value chain actors · Excellent
verbal and written communication skills in Somali and English. · Ability
to prepare technical reports, training materials, and extension
bulletins for farmers. · Strong
interpersonal skills to engage with farmers, government officials, NGOs,
and donor agencies. · Demonstrated
ability to mobilize and work closely with local communities, farmer
cooperatives, and village-level committees. · Strong
facilitation skills for conducting farmer trainings, workshops, and
knowledge-sharing sessions. · Understanding
of gender inclusion in agriculture and willingness to promote women’s
participation in extension services. · Willingness
to travel extensively within rural areas of Hirshabelle
State and conduct field visits to support farmers. · Ability
to work in challenging environments with minimal supervision. · Adherence
to World Bank and FSRP policies on transparency, accountability, and
good governance. 4. REPORTING The Agriculture Extension Officer will report to the
State Project Coordinator. 5. Duration
of Assignment The Agriculture Extension Officer shall be contracted
for 12 months. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle
State of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”)
to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services.
Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with
3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications;
and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the
services. How
to apply Submission Requirements The attention of
interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of
the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in
Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting
Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and
September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s
policy on conflict of interest. FSRP
Project Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations MoAI-Hirshabelle State Jowhar District Somalia
Email Address: project.co@moa.hs.so Copy: ahmed.xusein@hotmail.com |
Member Since | Apr 19,2025 |
Last Worked | May 10,2025 |
Open Job By untland State Of Somalia | 7 |
Job Requirement
BACKROUND
The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is
part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive
framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This
Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural
challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to
unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by
rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and
extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor
adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the
availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient
agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing
the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets,
with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and
establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national,
national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for
Somalia.
The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia
Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness
against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted
project areas of Somalia. Progress toward the PDO will be measured using five
PDO indicators and intermediate indicators. All relevant indicators will be
disaggregated by gender (men and women) and age (youth and adult).
The Hirshabelle State of Somalia is establishing a
core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the
management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project
activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State
Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist,
Safeguards Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and
Livestock specialists.
2. Scope of Work and Responsibilities
The State agriculture extension officer position will
be a full-time contracted staff position assigned to the PIU of the Hirshabelle
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of Somalia. The agriculture extension
officer will be responsible for providing technical assistance, training, and
advisory services to farmers in Hirshabelle State.
The agriculture extension officer will be assigned to
the following duties:
· Provide
technical support to the SPCU in the development of its
capacity-building-related programs.
· Develop
and implement agricultural extension programs aligned with the FSRP objectives.
· Provide
technical training to farmers on good agricultural practices, soil fertility
management, pest control, and climate-smart agriculture.
· Support
the formation and strengthening of farmer cooperatives and groups.
· Facilitate
on-farm demonstrations and practical training sessions to promote innovative
farming techniques.
· Conduct
regular field visits to monitor farmer activities and provide tailored
recommendations.
· Support
delivery of agricultural and Livestock extension and advisory services to
communities through the CIGs/CDDC and Producer organizations
· Facilitate
dissemination and adoption of Livestock and Agriculture TIMPs to community
institutions and FPOs
· Work
closely with local authorities, agricultural research institutions, and
development partners to disseminate improved agricultural technologies.
· Assist
in the distribution of agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and farm
tools.
· Promote
sustainable water and soil conservation practices to enhance agricultural
productivity.
· Organize
and participate in agricultural and livestock extension meetings, workshops,
and community sensitization campaigns.
· Support
farmers and pastoralist in accessing markets and linking them with potential
buyers and value chain actors.
· Ensure
gender-inclusive approaches in all extension activities, encouraging the
participation of women and youth in agriculture.
Skills
and qualifications
3. Selection
criteria: The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience and
skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications,
experience and competencies include:
· A
minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop
Science, Agricultural Extension, or a related field.
· A Master’s
degree in the relevant field is an added advantage.
· At
least 3–5 years of experience in agricultural extension services,
farmer training, or rural development projects.
· Proven experience working
with smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and community-based
organizations in Somalia.
· Familiarity
with climate-smart agriculture (CSA), soil fertility management, pest and
disease control, and irrigation systems.
· Experience
in implementing World Bank-funded projects or other donor-funded
agricultural programs is preferred.
· Strong
understanding of agricultural extension methodologies, participatory
approaches, and farmer field schools (FFS).
· Experience
in supporting the formation and strengthening of farmer cooperatives and
groups.Knowledge of drought-resistant crops, conservation agriculture, and
sustainable farming practices relevant to Somalia’s climate
conditions.
· Ability
to develop and deliver training sessions, demonstrations, and awareness
programs for farmers.
· Experience
in supporting farmers and pastoralists in accessing markets and linking them
with potential buyers and value chain actors
· Excellent
verbal and written communication skills in Somali and English.
· Ability
to prepare technical reports, training materials, and extension
bulletins for farmers.
· Strong
interpersonal skills to engage with farmers, government officials, NGOs,
and donor agencies.
· Demonstrated
ability to mobilize and work closely with local communities, farmer
cooperatives, and village-level committees.
· Strong
facilitation skills for conducting farmer trainings, workshops, and
knowledge-sharing sessions.
· Understanding
of gender inclusion in agriculture and willingness to promote women’s
participation in extension services.
· Willingness
to travel extensively within rural areas of Hirshabelle
State and conduct field visits to support farmers.
· Ability
to work in challenging environments with minimal supervision.
· Adherence
to World Bank and FSRP policies on transparency, accountability, and
good governance.
4. REPORTING
The Agriculture Extension Officer will report to the
State Project Coordinator.
5. Duration
of Assignment
The Agriculture Extension Officer shall be contracted
for 12 months.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Hirshabelle
State of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”)
to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services.
Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with
3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications;
and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the
services.
How
to apply
Submission Requirements
The attention of
interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of
the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in
Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting
Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and
September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s
policy on conflict of interest.
FSRP
Project
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations
MoAI-Hirshabelle State
Jowhar District Somalia
Email Address: project.co@moa.hs.so Copy: ahmed.xusein@hotmail.com