Amoud University - Faculty of Agriculture and Environment
Based in Borama, Somaliland
One-year contract (June 2008 - May 2009)

The post holder should have a relevant MSc. (research) or PhD. qualification in agriculture and environment or a similar appropriate discipline.

You should have a minimum of three years’ scientific research and/or teaching/direct work experience in planning and implementing soil erosion and water conservation activities at a regional or national level.

Knowledge of Vetiver grass; the ability to transfer skills and knowledge through formal or informal training and skill-sharing; a commitment to team-building and a consensus-led approach to work; developed analytical skills and experience in advocating on environmental issues including at the community level and through the use of project documentation (e.g. reports, papers, video  / DVDs, case studies etc) are essential. Experience in monitoring and evaluating environmental programmes; the ability to promote a gender-sensitive approach to issues of agriculture and environment; the ability to plan and implement your own work, and good interpersonal and communication skills and are also essential.

Published work on soil and water conservation; experience of working with NGOs/CBOs in developing countries; experience of working in a resource-poor environment, and Somali language skills or willingness/ability to learn the basics of the Somali language are highly desirable.

It is essential that you complete the application form in full, as very specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for an interview. CVs will not be considered.

For further information and an application form visit www.progressio.org.uk/jobs

Closing date: 04 May 2008    Interviews: Early/mid May 2008

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