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  11. Posted

    Somaliland Development Fund 2 includes 

    * feasibility and design scope of the 78km road section between Erigavo and Maydh towns in Sanaag region

    Currently Somaliland Gov't and local community are rehabilitating the existing Tabca-Pass. The new feasibility study will cost and design a proper paved road between the capital of Sanaag region and the coastal port of Maydh. 

     

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    Somaliland Development Fund 

    Invitation for Applications

    CountrySomaliland

    Project Holder      Ministry of Transport and Roads Development

    ProjectBurao-Berbera Road Rehabilitation Project

    FundSomaliland Development Fund Phase 2 

    IFA TitleLong-Term Technical Advisor

    IFA No.P101-052

     

    The Somaliland Development Fund – Phase 2 (SDF2) covers the period 2018-2024. SDF2 is conceived as an inclusive economic development programme. It supports the GoSL in delivering infrastructure that is relevant for inclusive economic development. It focuses on sustainable investments that spur job creation and fast growth, while at the same time laying the foundation for long-term resilience and development, leading to a more stable and peaceful Somaliland. SDF2’s support is fully aligned with government priorities as defined in the National Development Plan 2 (NDP2) 2017-2021 and reflect the priorities set out in Somaliland Vision 2030.

    The SDF has allocated funds to Ministry of Transport and Roads and Transport Development for the implementation of the “Burao-Berbera Road Rehabilitation project”. The project contains four major components, namely: capacity development component for MoTRD, community engagement, rehabilitation of 82km of road from Burao toward Berbera including 4 bridges and feasibility and design scope of the 78km road section between Erigavo and Maydh towns in Sanaag region

    The SDF Secretariat is therefore seeking the services of a Long-Term Technical Advisor (TA) to work in the Project Management Team to support and advise the MoTRD on various technical matters for smooth implementation of the project on a day to day basis.

    Required qualifications, skills and experience

     

    Qualifications and skills 

     At least a bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering is required;

    Master’s Degree in Construction Project Management or Masters in Roads & Traffic Engineering;

    Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English. Fluency in Somali will be an added advantage although not essential;

    Experience with road rehabilitation, improvement and bridge rehabilitations;

    Familiarity with software’s such as HDM4, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Primavera or MS project;

    Proven facilitation, analytical and report writing skills.

    General professional experience

     Minimum of 10 years' experience working in senior level in project management;

    Proven experience in Project Management skills including financial and physical progress monitoring and reporting;

    Minimum 5 years of performance management practices in public sector;

    Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience with donor-funded projects;

    Proven understanding of conflict sensitivity, environmental management plans and gender and social inclusion programming;

    Proven understanding and demonstrated application of Project Cycle Management (PCM), Logical Framework Approach (LFA), Theory of Change (ToC), Procurement Planning, and Financial Management;

    Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach teams;

    Proven experience of delivering Value for Money;

    Work experience in the Horn of Africa region especially Somaliland would be an added advantage but not a requirement; and

    Possess in depth knowledge of the road and construction sector policies and strategies.

    Specific professional experience 

     Demonstrated experience (minimum of 8 years) in supervisory and designer roles in the implementation of road/highway design and construction/rehabilitation implementation;

    At least 6 years’ experience in managing road/highway constructions and rehabilitations; and

    Managed at least two (2) similar assignments of similar size and degree of complexity in the last 5 years.

    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 21 July 2020 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line. 

    Detailed Terms of Reference can be found here.

    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 consultancy is open to Somaliland and International candidates. 

    Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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  15. Posted

    The Mayor of Berbera. This is an example of a man who knows what he is doing and changing his city for the better. 

    This is how he resolved garbage in the city of Berbera:

    1. Introduced laws to prohib trash or garbage, scrap metal (i.e. old vehicles)

    2. Introduced 2 times a day domestic garbage collection. Berbera residents have gotten accustomed to this service that they now properly get their garbage infront of their property for collection.

    3. Garbage collection workers now earn as much as any other professional or even more

    4. City Council makes money/income from collecting garbage itself.

     

    The mayor now has helped change central gov't laws so the city itself can manage other services like Schools and Health Services.

     

     

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  20. Posted

    On 7/6/2020 at 12:01 AM, Oodweyne said:

    Suldaanka,

    Do you remember that long massage I send you few months back about Maydh port, and how it will be a "game changer" economically for Sanaag region?

    Well, things will kick off soon when this Covid virus is behind us. And a major investment is going to be heading to Sanaag region by a major UK construction company who will be building the port so that Maydh port can be a "conduit" for the "extractive industry" of Sanaag region that will be got going soon there with the investment from our "new friend" from Far East Asia.

    Things are looking good for Somaliland and in Sanaag in particular.

    One of the business leaders in Hargeisa who is originally from Melbourne who came here during the Ramadan gave us some updates on these projects. 

    Things were moving very steadily until this COVID19 issue. Hopefully it will be back on track soon. 

  24. Posted

    1 hour ago, galbeedi said:

    Then those elected will proceed to Magadishu and will congregate under their political party. The party with majority of members will elect the president or a coalition of parties might elect the president and share the prime minister.

    A reer miyi man was once given a maths lesson. The teacher wanted to give an example of subtraction and took 'goats' as an example.  The teachers starts it with 'consider you have 10 goats in an enclosure/xero, if one jumps out of the enclosure - how many left inside the enclosure?"... the reer miyi guy knowing the behaour of goats very well said "Waar aniga aqaan riyaha oo midna kuma jirayaan xeroda". Essentially all the goats scape out as soon as.

    Waar Somalida waan aqaan, they have zero alligiance to politcal Parties. :D

    A more probable scenario is exactly what happened during HSM... all these congregate and do a secret ballot. 

    Even though $$$ will still determine the outcome of such s/election. If Cheeseman returns, then the corruption ($$$) will be highlighted and the wheels will come off the whole process.

    The only way the outcome will have some sort of legitimacy is if a new guy wins the Presidenty, as the $$$ aspect doesn't get featured or highlighted as much.

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  25. Posted

    3 hours ago, galbeedi said:

    Suldaanka, 

    On the other hand Somaliland might have awakened sleeping giant China who have investments both in China, Djibouti and Kenya. He might use his leverage to squeeze Somaliland and refuse Chinese flagged ships going to Somaliland .

    Even what you have suggested, as wild a move as they are, doesn't amount to much at all. Probably the publicity this whole thing has generated so far for Somaliland, if quantified in dollar terms, is more benefiticial than anything China can do to harm Somaliland. 

    From the outset, I can say that China, the country, the system, the way they do business or even engage others, is not compatible with Somaliland's.

    They are pro-dictatorship, they do not encourage civil liberty, accountability, free press etc. The things that are dear to anyone who has a thinking mind and cherishes freedom.

    Whereas, Taiwan is the polar opposite to the China-Way. The Taiwan Model is about openness, liberty, freedom, democracy, free press etc. All the things I want Somaliland to be and learn. The intangible benefits of this relationship is enormous. Just consider, Taiwan sending its election observers to Somaliland. That is in itself a benefit that China cannot provide.

    More over, I think Israel comes to mind of a country that has successfully reserved the trend. If in the 1970s, 80s countries were all severing diplomatic ties with the Jewish state, today it is different. Many African countries are reestablishing links with Israel. Even some Arab countries are openly or covertly doing so.

    Hence, this new relationship between Somaliland and Taiwan is much more deeper than many have grasped. It is a win-win relationship. Taiwan is selling its model and Somaliland is the perfect place to help create a reality of that model. A strong selling point for Taiwan to other countries, of what they are missing out. Hopefully reversing the trend. 

     

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