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• BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. WFP Somalia’s four-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2022-2025 emphasizes resilience building, recognizing the interconnected nature of relief, nutrition, safety nets, food systems, capacity strengthening, and partnerships.

  Under SDG2, WFP focuses on strengthening sustainable food systems and value chains to improve access to nutritious diets and reduce the impact of climate-related shocks. This position will support the implementation of climate smart food systems, livelihoods, and resilience interventions in Galmudug, complementing activities in relief, nutrition, school feeding, social protection, and capacity strengthening. The Programme Policy Officer (Food Systems) will provide technical and operational support in planning, implementing, and coordinating food systems and resilience activities in Dhusamareb, and across the Area Office. The role requires strong contextual understanding of Somalia and Galmudug State, and the ability to apply programme guidelines to deliver integrated interventions for vulnerable communities.

  The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Food Systems and Resilience – Garowe, and overall reporting to the Head of Programme, Garowe Area Office, and receive technical guidance from the Strategic Outcome Three (Climate Smart Food Systems) Manager at the Country Office. The PPO – Food Systems will closely collaborate with technical units (Nutrition, School Feeding, Partnerships, Gender & Inclusion, Monitoring & Evaluation, etc.), government counterparts, UN agencies, and NGOs.

  KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

  • • Contribute to the implementation of WFP Somalia’s CSP 2022-2025 and corporate policies aligned with national strategies on economic development and social protection.
    • Analyze technical and policy documents, strategies, and data related to food systems, livelihoods, and resilience, and translate findings into WFP’s thematic focus areas.
    • Provide technical and supervisory support for effective implementation of food systems & resilience activities, particularly food value chains involving smallholder farmers and cooperatives.
    • Collaborate with technical units and partners to translate food systems initiatives and policies into field activities.
    • Support programme development, project design, and contribute to resource mobilization for CSP activities.
    • Develop and review technical papers, guidelines, and information materials related to food systems, agricultural value chains, market systems, climate change, and partnerships.
    • Coordinate with government ministries, UN agencies, academic institutions, and private sector partners to strengthen collaboration and provide technical assistance.
    • Supervise cooperating partners, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
    • Assess capacity building needs of partners and beneficiaries, develop training materials, and provide technical guidance.
    • Support monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge management of food systems and resilience projects, ensuring timely reporting and documentation.
    • Participate in meetings, workshops, consultations, and field visits to strengthen partnerships and programme delivery.
    • Provide technical assistance to other WFP units to ensure food systems and resilience programmes are nutrition sensitive and climate resilient.
    • Review and verify reports, ensuring accuracy and consistency of data presented to stakeholders.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

  QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Education: Advanced University Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Environment and Climate Change, Rural Development or any other related field OR First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses

  Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant experience with advanced University Degree OR First University degree with a minimum of three (3) or more years of experience in programme implementation, preferably in agriculture value chains, food systems, or resilience programming, monitoring technical activities related to irrigation, production, post‑harvest management, and market access with smallholder farmers or other relevant fields

  Language: Fluent knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.

  Knowledge & Skills::

  • Strong analytical and report writing skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver results under pressure.
  • Knowledge of UN policies, rules, and procedures is an asset.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, tact, and ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
  • Proficiency in Windows and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

  This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP Somalia offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.​

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Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Operational Cell Coordinator

About the job

The OC Coordinator main role is to enable area-based delivery of integrated response in priority districts as per HNRP commitment and HCT endorsed guidance.

This will be done by working closely with IOM who is the chair of the OC, and under the supervision of the DRC Head of Programs. The OC Coordinator is expected to travel to field offices to link up with the area based coordination mechanisms at area level and deliver mentoring support to the ABC lead agencies on the HNRP Priority Matrix, jointly work with IOM on the simplification of the priority matrix and roll out, as well as the activation of ABCs in case of emergencies and as per the needs and OC ToR.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Responsibilities:

• To receive and validate area based generated response matrices for HNRP priority districts. Identify potential capacity/decision making gaps at area level and address them on timely manner. Response and Gap reporting conducted on monthly basis, concomitantly to Operational Cell (see below), S-ICCG and ICCG in support of existing cluster reporting efforts (detailed reporting scheduled to be developed with an aim to align with existing reporting processes as much as possible). Process of validation to incorporate inputs received from national clusters and cluster lead agencies/providers of last resort – covering ongoing and planned responses relevant to integrated response in priority districts.
• To validate information products on integrated response monitoring in priority districts to be presented at HCT (monthly basis). Information generated is to identify most notable gaps in the provision of required integrated response and defined response measures to be deployed/by whom/by when.
• 3. To appraise and identify operational, strategic and advocacy support required to tackle bottlenecks for effective and accountable delivery of integrated response in priority districts. Grounded on HCT endorsed guidance for integrated response in priority districts, OPR and PDAD recommendations, informed by in-country technical working groups, and prioritized for follow-up by HCT members on monthly basis. Discussions at the OC will aim at ensuring broad buy-in and strategic input on identified priorities.
• To steer joint operational, strategic and advocacy actions aimed at providing required integrated response in priority districts. Defined OC response priorities are to be rooted in solidarity and complementarity among OC members and cluster system, maximizing capacities, strategically escalating issues, and ensuring mutual accountability through joint action planning, follow up and monthly HCT reporting feedback.

Modalities:

• • OC co-chairs, supported by UNOCHA, will collect and provide OC members with agreed,common information products (Annex 1 – response matrix) on monthly basis.
  • Technical queries on such products will be addressed to OC co-chairs, UNOCHA and relevant leads before OC meeting; if not answered, they will be brought to OC meeting.
  • OC members will convene at Emergency Coordinator/CD (relevant alternate) level on monthly basis. Members will define main priorities, per priority district, under above-described OC objectives/mission.
  • Working-level meeting will be held in Mogadishu (call-in or VTC as possible). OC members will define common courses of action after each meeting with specific tasks distributed by constituency. Action points will be circulated at the end of each meeting and reported against at the beginning of next monthly meeting.
  • Periodic field visits to identified areas for support and troubleshooting.

  • About you

    To be successful in this role we expect you to have:

    Required

    • 5 years of experience in emergency setting, leading coordination mechanisms and participating/rolling out area based mechanisms/approaches, and integrated programming
    • Minimum 4 years of working experience in a humanitarian context and experience in complex emergencies and high-security environments.
    • Experience in coordination/emergency response planning and coordination in similar contexts.
    • Demonstrated skills in effectively managing and building programs and/or operations in high-pressure, fluid environments. Leadership and team management skills are essential.
    • Proven ability to build external relationships with diplomacy, tact and professionalism in a complex and demanding environment.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage and support multi-sector programmes including operational planning and problem solving.
    • Good communicator and proven diplomacy with all types of stakeholders.
    • Fluent and articulate in spoken and written English.
    • Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team.
    • Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with a high level of respect for local culture.
    • Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, BI, Outlook and Power Point).
    • Ability and willingness to work and live in diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environments.

arche nova – initiative for people in need (AN) is a German, non-profit, non-religious humanitarian organisation focusing primarily on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). Since 2012, AN has been implementing programmes in Kenya and Somalia in the sectors of WASH, Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL), and informal education. Activities are managed through the Nairobi Office in close collaboration with the Headquarters (HQ) in Germany.

We are currently looking for a

Head of Mission Kenya & Somalia (f/m/d)

Position to be filled: 1st of March 2026
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel to the project locations in Somalia
Duration: initial 12 months contract (extension desired) with 6 months’ probation period
Working hours: fulltime (40 hours/week).

Note: This position is only filled locally with a local contract (Kenya). Applicants must hold a valid work permit.

Overall Purpose of the Position

The Head of Mission (HoM) Kenya & Somalia is responsible for the strategic, operational, financial, and security management of all AN operations in both countries. The HoM represents AN with authorities, donors, UN agencies, clusters, partners, and networks, ensuring programme quality, compliance, staff wellbeing, and the implementation of the country strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Representation

• Provide overall leadership and vision for AN operations in Kenya and Somalia.
• Lead the development, implementation, and annual review of the Country Strategy.
• Represent AN in national and regional coordination forums, sector clusters, donor meetings, NGO platforms, and technical working groups.
• Maintain strong relationships with authorities, donors, UN agencies, INGOs, and local partners.
• Identify new funding opportunities and develop donor engagement plans.
• Ensure the promotion and visibility of AN through presentations, reports, and external communication.

2. Programme & Grants Management

• Oversee the management and quality assurance of all programmes and grants, ensuring compliance with AN policies and donor regulations.
• Ensure programme design reflects innovation, community participation, sustainability, and humanitarian principles.
• Supervise project implementation and provide regular support to programme staff and partners.
• Ensure MEAL systems, accountability mechanisms, learning processes, and safeguarding standards are implemented.
• Lead and coordinate proposal development, ensuring strong technical inputs and alignment with donor priorities.
• Approve and oversee external research, evaluations, audits, and rapid assessments of emerging crises.
• Ensure programmes integrate climate risk analysis and environmental sustainability measures.
• Align programme approaches with AN’s global commitments to climate and environmental protection.

3. Human Resources, Administration & Capacity Building

• Oversee HR management across both missions, including recruitment, organisational structures, performance monitoring, and disciplinary processes.
• Promote staff wellbeing and duty of care, ensuring safe and enabling working conditions.
• Identify and support capacity-building needs for staff and partners.
• Ensure compliance with national labour laws, AN HR policies, safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and anti-fraud measures.
• Ensure harmonised and compliant administrative, procurement, and financial procedures.

4. Finance Management & Compliance

• Oversee financial planning, budget management, expenditure monitoring, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with AN’s authority matrix, procurement rules, and donor financial regulations.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure follow-up on audit recommendations.
• Monitor financial risks and advise HQ on sustainability and growth.

5. Security Management

• Lead security management for Kenya and Somalia in close coordination with the Global Security Advisor.
• Ensure all security protocols, SOPs, contingency plans, and risk mitigation measures are up to date.
• Provide regular security briefs to HQ and ensure staff receive security training.
• Ensure appropriate responses to political, operational, or natural-crisis developments affecting programming.

6. Operations, Logistics & Compliance

• Oversee logistics, procurement, fleet, warehousing, and asset management.
• Ensure transparent and efficient procurement in line with AN and donor standards.
• Oversee office registrations, legal compliance, and adherence to national regulations (including Kenya PBO Act).
• Manage risk, prevent fraud, and safeguard AN’s assets and reputation.

7. Partnership Management & Localisation

• Strengthen partnerships with national NGOs, community-based organisations, and technical institutions.
• Lead due diligence processes, capacity strengthening plans, and partnership compliance.
• Promote equitable partnerships and localisation principles.

8. Safeguarding (PSEA & Child Protection)

• Ensure safeguarding and PSEA policies are implemented across all offices and programmes.
• Deliver and monitor mandatory staff training on PSEA and Child Protection.
• Ensure confidential, safe, and efficient reporting mechanisms for safeguarding concerns.
• Promote a culture of protection, equality, and accountability for the staff and to affected populations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Master’s degree (or BA with substantial experience) in development studies, humanitarian affairs, international relations, or relevant fields.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior management roles in humanitarian or development settings.
• Strong experience in programme management, strategic leadership, HR oversight, and financial management.
• Demonstrated experience with major donors (BMZ, German Federal Foreign Office, EuropeAid, ECHO, CBPF, UN Agencies).
• Experience working in complex, fragile, or insecure environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and representation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Experience in East Africa, particularly Somalia and Kenya.

Personal Competencies

• High intercultural competence, conflict sensitivity, and integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility, proactivity, and ability to adapt to humanitarian crises.
• Commitment to gender equality, safeguarding, and localisation

Note: This position is only filled locally with a local contract (Kenya). Applicants must hold a valid work permit.

We would like to encourage people with similar CVs, and especially women to apply, even when not all criteria are perfectly matched.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on AN salary scale
• 24 days of annual leave + public holidays
• Access to psychosocial support services
• Professional development and training
• An inclusive, respectful, and diversity-positive organisational culture

Attention: this is no family duty station

However, arche nova is a family friendly employer and allows for flexibility regarding children or care work.

Deegaan Relief Services (DRS), a registered national NGO operating across Somalia , is dedicated to improving community resilience, environmental protection, and sustainable livelihoods through nature-based solutions and community-driven development.

DRS is seeking qualified and committed candidates for the following positions in Jowhar District, Hirshabelle State.

Position Details

Job Title 1: Project Officer

Duty Station: Jowhar, Hirshabelle State

Duration: 4 Months (December 2025 – March 2026)

Starting Date: 4 December 2025

Reporting to: Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting implementation of ecological and natural flood protection activities along flood-prone canals.
• Assisting in identification, selection, and mobilization of community fodder farmers.
• Monitoring and reporting on fodder planting, survival, and maintenance.
• Preparing and submitting monthly progress reports.
• Ensuring smooth coordination with stakeholders and supporting overall project implementation.
• Participating in training workshops on nature-based solutions, conflict sensitivity, and fodder value-chain development.
• Performing any other duties assigned by DRS Management.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Rural Development, or related field.
• Previous experience in field-based agricultural or environmental projects (experience with FAO-supported projects is an asset).
• Strong communication and community-mobilization skills.
• Experience working with government institutions and local communities.
• Ability to work independently, travel to field sites, and deliver tasks on time.
• Commitment to DRS policies, including PSEA, Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud, AAP, and Code of Conduct.

Job Title 2: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)/Reporting Officer

Duty Station: Jowhar, Hirshabelle State

Duration: 4 Months (December 2025 – March 2026)

Starting Date: 4 December 2025

Reporting to: Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems for project activities.
• Collecting, analyzing, and verifying field data related to ecological, agricultural, and community-based activities.
• Coordinating with field teams to monitor project outputs, outcomes, and impact.
• Conducting field visits, assessments, and surveys to verify project results.
• Supporting the preparation of periodic progress reports, including monthly, quarterly, and final project reports.
• Ensuring data quality, accuracy, and timely submission.
• Ensuring compliance with DRS reporting requirements and donor guidelines.
• Participating in training workshops on M&E, data collection, and reporting standards.
• Performing any other duties assigned by DRS Management.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Proven experience in M&E, data collection, and reporting for community or agricultural projects (experience with FAO-supported projects is an advantage).
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools, methods, and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data management software.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, travel to field sites, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to DRS policies, including PSEA, Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), and Code of Conduct.

Job Title 3: Agronomist

Duty Station: Jowhar, Hirshabelle State

Duration: 4 Months (December 2025 – March 2026)

Starting Date: 4 December 2025

Reporting to: Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing technical guidance on crop production, soil management, and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Advising on crop rotation, irrigation, pest management, and soil fertility improvement.
• Supporting the identification, selection, and training of community farmers.
• Monitoring and reporting on agricultural activities, including crop growth, survival, and yield.
• Preparing and submitting technical and monthly progress reports.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, including local government and communities, to ensure effective project implementation.
• Participating in training workshops on sustainable agriculture, conflict sensitivity, and nature-based solutions.
• Performing any other duties assigned by DRS Management.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven experience in crop production, soil management, or agricultural extension services.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices and community-based farming.
• Excellent communication and training skills, with experience in community mobilization.
• Ability to work independently, travel to field sites, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to DRS policies, including PSEA, Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), and Code of Conduct.

Job Title 4: Fodder Production Expert

Duty Station: Jowhar, Hirshabelle State

Duration: 4 Months (December 2025 – March 2026)

Starting Date: 4 December 2025

Reporting to: Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing technical guidance on fodder cultivation, harvesting, and storage practices.
• Advising on fodder value-chain development, including feed quality improvement and market linkages.
• Supporting the identification, selection, and training of community fodder farmers.
• Monitoring and reporting on fodder production, survival rates, and maintenance.
• Preparing and submitting technical and monthly progress reports.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, including local government and community members, to ensure effective project implementation.
• Participating in training workshops on sustainable agriculture, nature-based solutions, and conflict sensitivity.
• Performing any other duties assigned by DRS Management.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Production, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven experience in fodder production, pasture management, or agricultural extension services.
• Strong knowledge of fodder value-chain development and community-based agricultural practices.
• Excellent communication and training skills with experience in community mobilization.
• Ability to work independently, travel to field sites, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to DRS policies, including PSEA, Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), and Code of Conduct.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

• A recent CV
• A cover letter
• Copy of ID/Passport

Email: admin@deegaanrelief.org  / info@deegaanrelief.org

Application Deadline: 15 December 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

REQUEST FOR CONSULTANTS

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) are a global humanitarian organization with a mission to work with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive changes. ADRA Somalia belongs to the worldwide network, comprised of more than 130 supporting and implementing country offices. ADRA Somalia is seeking for a consultant to conduct a training on enabling capacity for extension and advisory services for climate smart agriculture and resilience.

Background

Achieving food security, while also adapting to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is a matter of urgency on a global scale. Climate change, food security and food systems are crucial and closely interlinked concepts, which have gained considerable attention given the global efforts to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030. Climate change affects every aspect of food security, particularly in the developing world, as the former interact with other social, economic, demographic and institutional changes, by producing non-linear outcomes. Agriculture undoubtedly represents the most crucial source of livelihood in many poor countries and contributes immensely to their economy, by providing the main source of employment, by providing food and raw materials that serve as an input for the industrial sector, and by contributing to international trade and exports.

The climate in the Horn of Africa is projected to become even drier, warmer, more erratic, and more extreme than in recent decades and thus less favorable to crops, livestock, fisheries, and forestry-based livelihood systems. While most climate models predict higher rainfall, the expectation of a drier climate is supported by the stronger historical evidence. Somalia has a predominantly agrarian economy, with agriculture accounting for about 60% of the country’s GDP. However, the pre-existing vulnerabilities of decades of conflict, climate change, drought, flooding, and insecurity have had a significant impact on the agricultural sector in Somalia. A warmer future, with increased variability and frequency of extreme rainfall events is predicted. The consequences of such changes are dire for Somalia’s agriculture. Higher air temperatures will increase transpiration from soil, tree canopies, and water bodies. More variable and extreme rainfall on already barren soils will result in more run-off and erosion, less groundwater recharge, and less water availability in the surface layers for plant growth. Other likely impacts include reduction of vegetation for grazing and more variable water availability, with grave impacts on livestock herding and related livelihoods. Rising sea temperatures and acidification will also reduce fish stocks and change their distribution.

In this context, climate-smart agriculture (CSA) has been proposed as a useful approach to simultaneously increase food productivity, sustainability, resilience and food security. An important aspect to be considered is the context-dependence of CSA practices, and their great variability at national, regional and local level. In other words, one size does not fit all. Flexibility appears to be the key to making CSA practices successful: farmers in different regions and territories might prioritize different CSA technologies and interventions, and factors that may act as enablers in one context can also function as barriers in another context. To achieve this, the assignment is guided by the Three Pillars of Climate-Smart Agriculture, which will be the focus of the capacity building initiative. They include (i) increasing production: entails training farmers on strategies to boost agricultural output while adapting to changing environmental conditions; (ii) resilience: entails training farmers on how to implement farming practices that are able to withstand the unpredictable effects of climate change; and (iii) avoidance: entails training farmers on how to identify methods that can help them avoid losses caused by climate change, such as extreme weather events.

It is therefore important for an in-depth exploration and explanation of climate change science to key stakeholders, focusing on understanding of the climate models, downscaling, projections, and uncertainties related to climate change. This foundational knowledge base lays the groundwork for effectively introducing actors to the key concepts and practices of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA).

Rationale:

Climate-Smart Agriculture is knowledge intensive and entails moving toward more agro-ecology based approach rather than conventional intensification. Implementing and scaling up of CSA at a watershed or landscape level is even a greater knowledge intensive endeavour. Unlike conventional agricultural practices, CSA requires capacity to identify and implement synergetic activities with minimum trade-off that ensure high productivity, enhance resilience, and reduce GHG emissions. Therefore, all implementers of CSA at different scales need to be trained and equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. Awareness and training among farmers increase success of CSA. Dissemination of information and skills through ‘famer-to-farmer’ pathways are effective in delivering desired results and enhancing climate smart agriculture technology adoption. Exposure visit is essential in accelerating adoption and sustaining of newer innovations for both agricultural extension officers and farmers.

Proper implementation of CSA requires extension and advisory services to build the capacity of farmers on understanding and identifying climate related risks, identifying the relationship between climate risks and other environmental problems, understanding the synergies and trade-offs of different agricultural practices and technologies, estimating required inputs for CSA practices and evaluating the productivity and environmental benefits of CSA. The trainings therefore need to be provided through targeted trainings sessions, meetings, demonstrations, social gatherings and other relevant methods for community participation in planning and implementation of CSA and adoption of CSA technologies. CSA is generally a practice of analyzing the synergies and trade-offs of a set of agricultural practices within a farm, a watershed and/or a landscape level and then implement, monitor and adjust as required. It is therefore imperative that we deliberately focus on building the capacity of experts and development agents to scale up CSA. Equipping extension agents with skills and techniques to implement CSA at the required scale (plot or landscape). Hence, there is a need to develop a standardized CSA training material to train Agricultural Extension Agents and Development Agents.

Overall Objective:

The primary goal of the training is to institutionalize expertise in the line Ministries and within ADRA to bridge the gap between scientific insights and practical applications, fostering climate-responsive planning to safeguard food security in the evolving climate landscape of Somalia.

This Training of Trainers (ToT) aims to advance the knowledge and skills of staff and extension officers to enhance climate-resilient agricultural systems in the target locations of Somalia. This is to be achieved through empowerment and knowledge transfer to communities to help develop more resilient and adaptive agricultural systems, contributing to sustainable agricultural development.

The key objectives of the training are:

1. Empowerment: Equip agriculture extension officers with knowledge and skills to interpret and apply climate change information for climate resilience and adaptive agricultural practices.
2. Knowledge Transfer: Facilitate translation of scientific insights into practical applications to foster climate-responsive planning and food security in the changing climate of Somali.

Target

The direct target for this capacity building initiative includes Agricultural Extension Agents and Development Agents (staff and other relevant parties). The participants will be selected based on specific criteria, including their willingness to participate in the program and their commitment to improving their agricultural practices.

Scope

The scope of the assignment entails:

The spectrum of the dimensions involved in CSA practices is very broad, and they are all interrelated and interconnected. This assignment will focus on the following categories:

1. Water-smart: in situ moisture conservation and efficient water (irrigation) application system
2. Weather-smart: agro-advisory services and robust weather forecasting
3. Crop-smart: improvement and adaptation of varieties with higher input use efficiencies
4. Nutrient-smart: manuring and site-specific integrated nutrients management
5. Cabon and energy-smart: resource conservation technologies and farm chemical reduction
6. Knowledge and technology-smart: gender equality and awareness campaigns to increase capacity-building.

Key activities shall include:

1. Developing a standardized training material for CSA implementers
2. Identify training- of-trainers (TOTs) from project localities
3. Train the TOTs in theoretical and hands-on sessions
4. Help and monitor the TOTs to train CSA implementers at grass root level
5. Provide refresher TOTs with additional skills based on their field experience
6. Monitor and support the TOTs and their CSA implementation capacity at the field level.
7. Pilot and Scale-Up: Potentially include a pilot phase followed by a broader rollout to test and refine interventions.

Methodology

The actors need to be supported to gain critical insights into selecting and implementing locally tailored CSA technologies and practices, with a strong emphasis on strategies to scale up these interventions in their localities to effectively combat adverse impacts of climate change. Exploration of climate hazards, exposure, vulnerabilities, and risk indicators, empowering actors to critically analyze and address the impacts of climate change on agriculture is equally crucial. Another critical component of the capacity building would be to focus on effective communication strategies, with targeted sessions designed to sharpen the skills of actors in engaging and mobilizing farming communities. More emphasis shall be on integrated interactive sessions, hands-on exercises, case study analyses, and dynamic group discussions to maximize the impact and effectiveness of the trainings. Participants should be exposed to tackle hypothetical scenarios to analyze potential climate hazards, exposure, vulnerabilities, and risks, fostering a collaborative and deeply practical learning environment.

Implementation Strategy

Prior to implementation of planned activities extension workers, development agents and Lead farmers will be trained in the technical standards and application of the selected CSA practices and technologies. Training of farmers will be supported by practical field exposure to pilot CSA watersheds and landscapes where relevant technologies, controlled grazing and other sustainable land management approaches are tested. Development agents and technical experts will provide timely support including access to inputs and required information during the implementation of planned CSA measures. Lead farmers will play important roles in providing technical advice to their respective farmer groups and communicate with extension workers based on skill gaps during implementation. Regular exchange between the CSA farmer groups will be facilitated at community levels through the extension workers.

Deliverables

1. Needs assessment reports.
2. Inception report including work plan and climate-smart training approach and manual(s).
3. Training manual (modules and materials)
4. Demonstration plots and community learning events
5. Final project report detailing CSA adoption, achievements, challenges and lessons learned.

Timeline and Budget

1. Provide a detailed project timeline with key milestones and activities.
2. Outline the budget required for personnel, activities, and materials.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Establish a robust monitoring system to track key performance indicators related to productivity, adoption rates, food security, and climate resilience.

CTG Overview CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good! But do you know who we are? And what do we do? We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions. Here’s a list of services we offer: Staffing solutions and HR management services Monitoring and evaluation Fleet management and logistics Facilities management Sustainability and Communications Advisory Election monitoring and observation IT professional services Medical assistance Visit www.ctg.org to find out more. Overview of Position Somalia Urban Resilience Project II (SURP II) is a municipal governance & infrastructure development project financed by the World Bank (WB) & its partners, aimed at improving access to urban infrastructure & strengthening municipal governance in Somalia. The government of Somalia, through the Benadir Regional Administration (BRA) in Mogadishu representing multiple cities has selected by our client to provide the consulting services for the urban transport infrastructure works to be executed by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the respective municipalities under the project. The works involve construction of urban roads to bitumen standards, construction of bridges / drainage works & installation of streetlights, by the contractors engaged by the respective PIU. Our client assists the PIUs in the contracts management, supervision of works implementation by the contractors as well as in other technical areas related to the project activities. The scope of our clients engagement is to provide technical assistance to the PIUs in the works implementation & contracts managements in the areas of design review, technical supervision, performance monitoring, quality control etc., as well as contributing to PIUs capacity building. Role Objectives The Road Construction Inspector Assistant will assist in the site supervision & reporting activities, under the guidance of the Resident Engineer. The specific roles & responsibilities will include but not limited to: Assist the Engineer in day to day supervision of the construction works in checking the contractor(s) works & maintaining daily site diaries on progress & works quality. Assist the Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialist in the monitoring of the social & environmental impact management activities of the works by the contractor(s) & keeping of the records. Assist the Engineer in taking measurements of contractor(s) completed works in order to verify the contractor(s) submitted invoices for the works completed. Assist in the site surveys, material sampling & other duties related to the works implementation progress monitoring & quality control as directed by the Engineer. Project Reporting This roles works under the guidance of the Resident Engineer. Key Competencies A diploma in civil engineering will be an asset. A minimum of 5 years of experience in civil construction works is required for candidates with no formal engineering training, a diploma may be substituted for the years of experience. Excellent command of Somali & English languages (oral and written) are required. Team Management This role has no team management responsibility.. Further Information Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. How to apply https://app.tayohr.io/jobs/detail/vac-31416-road-construction-inspector-30135

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· Commencing November 2025, concluding September 2026
· Remote/Various

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About the project:
The Climate Smart Education System Initiative (CSESI) was launched in early 2023 by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in partnership with Save the Childre n, UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development Section and UNESCO-IIEP and is implemented in around 35 countries. The initiative seeks to enhance countries’ capacities to mainstream climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability into education sector plans, budgets and strategies as well as to enhance education ministry capacity for cross sectoral coordination on climate and environment-related policy and programming. This involves developing scalable models for this integration and fostering collaboration across all levels to create an environment conducive to building resilience among children and within the education sector.

There is significant need and opportunity to support the education sector in accessing climate finance given the limited investment in adaptation for this sector. Somaliland’s access to climate finance is limited because its sovereignty is not recognized by Somalia or any foreign government. This activity seeks to build climate f inance capacity within Somaliland and identify potential funding sources for the region. The relevant government departments currently need to build their technical and institutional capacity to effectively integrate climate resilience considerations into the education sector planning, particularly in areas such as climate-resilient infrastructure, green building practices, energy conservation, and carbon footprint reduction. Climate change components need to be prioritized in domestic budget allocations and effectively leveraged through international funding opportunities, which presents particular challenges in the context of Somaliland. The relevant government stakeholders as well as civil society actors need to have stronger familiarity and awareness of the global climate funds and potential pathways to access those funds. A joint concept note on education and climate change could include a focus on the differential impacts of climate change on girls, boys and children with disa bilities. This concept note would act as a shared advocacy and influencing tool to support the education sector to come together and access climate finance.

A place to make a difference:
Save the Children is seeking a consultant to support Somaliland in pursuing climate financing to build the resilience of its education system. To support this effort, the consultant will have two main tasks:

1 Training and capacity building for the education sector in Somaliland on climate finance: To address the recommendations from the scoping mission in Somaliland to support the education sector to have stronger familiarity with climate change, the global climate funds, and pathways to access those funds, a training and capacity building package for the education sector in Somaliland on climate finance will be developed and delivered. The focus would be on relevant government stakeholders, civil society groups, Education Sector Co alition, and the Somaliland Education Cluster (EC). The training will include topics of gender and aim to ensure gender balance in the training participants.

2 Support the education sector in Somaliland to be ready to access climate finance: This activity will support the education sector in Somaliland to identify climate finance opportunities and develop a roadmap to access such opportunities. In addition, a design workshop will facilitate preparation of a concept note that clearly highlights education sector priorities already outlined in the guiding documents in Somaliland on climate change and education. Finally, the consultancy will develop an advocacy plan produce materials to support advocacy for Somaliland to access climate finance mechanisms.

Does this sound like the place for you?
We’d love to hear from you. To apply please send an application that includes:
· A letter expressing interest, outlining the experience and expertise of the individual consultant or consulting agency relevant for the work
· A copy of CV(s) or details of expertise in your rese arch institution, or consultancy firm/agency, if applicable
· Sample of previous research work/s, relevant to this consultancy
· Contact details of at least two references
· An operational plan detailing how the work will be done and how the objectives above will be met (maximum 5 pages)
· A financial proposal or costing for items/activities required for the fulfilment of the expected deliverables of the consultancy work

For detailed information, the full Terms of Reference are available here.

Applications must be received no later than COB Friday 17th October 2025.

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