Livestock Disease Specialist – Jubaland State

Country Federal Government of Somalia

Project ID No.P177816

Project Name Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project – Phase 3 (S-FSRP III)

Consulting Service Livestock Disease Specialist – Jubaland State

Individual/Firm Individual Consultant (INDV)

Duty Station Kismayo

Deadline 7th May 2026

1. BACKGROUND

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 strengthening Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, extension services, and community institutions to support climate-smart agriculture and livestock practices, improving water availability, rangeland management, animal health services, and strengthening access to markets and value addition.

The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia.

The Jubaland State of Somalia is implementing the project through the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in close collaboration with the Ministry of Livestock, Rangeland and Forestry. The Project Coordination Unit (PCU) supports coordination, Facilitating, and monitoring of project activities.

2. Scope of Work and Responsibilities

The Livestock Disease Specialist will be a full-time contracted individual assigned to the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) within the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Jubaland State. The specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to mitigate livestock diseases and strengthen animal health systems, while working closely with the Ministry of Livestock, Rangeland and Forestry.

The Livestock Disease Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conduct livestock health assessments and identify prevalent diseases
• Develop disease prevention and control strategies tailored to local contexts
• Collaborate closely with the Ministry of Livestock, Rangeland and Forestry, farmers, and veterinary services to improve disease management practices
• Strengthen livestock disease surveillance and early warning systems
• Train community members and stakeholders on livestock health management practices
• Integrate local knowledge into disease surveillance systems
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of disease control interventions
• Support implementation of livestock health activities under the project in coordination with relevant ministries
• Participate in coordination meetings and technical discussions with MoAI, MoLFR, and stakeholders
• Prepare technical reports and documentation aligned with project objectives

3. Selection Criteria

The selection shall be based on qualifications, experience, and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications and competencies include:

• A Master or Bachelor degree in Veterinary Medicine or a related field
• 6 years or more Strong experience in livestock disease management and epidemiology
• Experience in disease surveillance systems and livestock health programs
• Familiarity with pastoral and agro-pastoral systems in Somalia
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills in Somali and English
• Experience working with communities and stakeholders
• Strong coordination skills with government institutions
• Commitment to sustainable livestock and resilience-building practices

4. REPORTING

The Livestock Disease Specialist will report to the State Project Coordinator, DG Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation as Lead Technical, Jubaland State, and will work in close coordination with the Ministry of Livestock, Rangeland and Forestry.

5. Duration of Assignment

The assignment shall be for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance.

6. 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.  

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. 

Interested applicants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference from the Ministry in person or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 9.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday.

Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 07 May 2026 at 16:00 hours.

7. Address for Submission

Attention:
FSRP Project Coordination Unit
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation
Jubaland State of Somalia
Kismayo, Somalia

Email: [email protected]
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