Borehole Drilling Supervisor

Invitation for Applications 

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 and Norway, while the United Kingdom (UK) and the Netherlands remain engaged partners.

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) has allocated funding for the drilling of six boreholes in Burao, as part of the proposed Burao Water Supply Expansion Project. Each borehole site will be supervised by a Borehole Drilling Site Supervisor (BDSS). To support this initiative, the SDF intends to engage the services of two Borehole Drilling Site Supervisors. Accordingly, the SDF Secretariat invites applications from qualified Somaliland nationals for these positions.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum of Higher Diploma or Equivalent in Hydrogeology, a Drilling or Water Supply or related technical field.

Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English. Fluency in Somali is must. Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

General Professional Experience

At least 10 years of experience in field of drilling deep boreholes and able to provide evidence and contact references

Specific Professional Experience

Minimum of 7 years of experience hands on contract management covering all phases of deep groundwater development, including site selection, drilling, completion, and commis-sioning.

The supervisor must demonstrate that they have conducted at least three similar assign-ments in the last 5 years in Somaliland.

Demonstrated experienced with quality assurance, site safety management, and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards, demonstrated through 7 years of borehole drill-ing supervision.

Interested candidates should send their application (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail [email protected]. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 20th October 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: https://somalilanddevelopmentfund.org/opportunities

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 this position.

This role is open to Somaliland nationals only.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.