National SWALIM Expert

II.   Organizational Context

To enhance climate resilience and food security, SWALIM is focused on strengthening early warning systems (EWS) and deploying decision-support tools for agricultural and pastoral communities. A national expert is required to provide high-level technical guidance and strategic oversight for the development and deployment of a new generation of digital EWS and decision-making tools, ensuring they align with national priorities and meet local standards.

II. Objectives / Scope of Work

The National SWALIM Expert will undertake the following tasks under Output 3.2.1.2:

1.2.1.2  Strategic and Technical Oversight:

• Provide expert guidance and technical oversight for the review of existing early warning and decision support tools in Somalia, helping to identify best practices and critical gaps.
• Ensure the design of new decision-support tools for crop and livestock producers is based on national standards and methodologies.
• Advise on the appropriate technological platforms and communication channels for the dissemination of early warning messages to maximize local reach and impact.

3.2.1.2  Capacity Building and Quality Assurance:

• Develop a training plan and provide technical support to the project team on the development of decision-support tools and tailored early warning messages.
• Conduct a quality assurance review of the drafted messages and tools to ensure clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Advise on a sustainable operational and maintenance plan for the “Warning” platform to ensure its long-term viability.

3.2.1.2  Knowledge Transfer:

• Contribute to the project’s final reports and documentation, providing a national perspective on the project’s successes and recommendations for future upscaling.

• An inception report with a detailed work plan.
• A strategic review and recommendations report on the EWS and decision-support tools.
• Training materials and a report on capacity-building activities for the national team.
• A quality assurance report on the developed tools and messages.
• A section in the final project report detailing national best practices and lessons learned.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Climate Science, Hydrology, GIS, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in developing, deploying, and managing digital EWS and decision-support tools, preferably in Somalia or a similar developing country context. Proven experience providing strategic oversight and capacity building to project teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in GIS, remote sensing, data analysis, and digital communication platforms. Excellent communication and report-writing skills in both English and Somali.

Languages:

·       Knowledge of Both (Fluency) English and Somali (working knowledge) are required.

To apply for this position, please submit your application and updated CV to:
Hr@moecc.gov.so
CC: dg@moecc.gov.so

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