Livestock, Market Systems & Private Sector Development Expert

About the role

The expert will support Dansom’s third‑party monitoring project in Somalia, focusing on livestock, market systems and private‑sector development. The role involves independent data collection, stakeholder engagement and supervision of field teams across the country.

Key responsibilities

• Support data collection and monitoring for sub‑projects related to livestock, market systems or private‑sector development.
• Engage private‑sector stakeholders to obtain required information.
• Supervise field teams conducting data collection and ensure compliance with assignment requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to field teams and review collected information for completeness and consistency.
• Support capacity‑building activities for project partners as needed.
• Travel to any part of Somalia for field assignments, including extended periods when required.

Required profile

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Livestock Production, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics or a related field.
• At least five years of professional experience in livestock, market systems and/or private‑sector development.
• Proven experience in data collection, monitoring, field‑team supervision and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability and willingness to travel across Somalia for extended periods.
• Proficiency in Somali and English.

Required skills