Somalia Expert/Business Development Manager | ReliefWeb

CORDAID believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion divide societies, we connect people and communities. We stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders. We aim to make a difference where it is most needed.

Together with more than 800 organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations – the bottom billion. We do more of that in fragile contexts-where disasters often strikes and conflicts tears-up communities and where power dynamics and corruption entraps families/communities in extreme poverty.

In order to fulfill its mandate, CORDAID is seeking for qualified competent individuals to fill the position of Somalia Expert/Business Development Manager for a period of 5 Months (June to October 2015)

Purpose of Job: The Expert/Business Development Manager is responsible for exploring opportunities and developing market approach for acquisition of funds, partnerships; designing and achieving Integrated Disaster Risk Management programs and projects objectives.

Applications are invited from qualified Kenyan Citizens with following academic and professional qualifications;

o Academic degree or equivalent in development, humanitarian, governance, conflict studies, or related fields;

o At least 7 years’ relevant work experience, including 3+ years’ experience working on and in Somalia

o Practical experience with providing strategic and technical advice on community development issues and with facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes;

o Strong fundraising, project management, analytical and problem-solving skills;

o Experience in working with communities, local civil society organizations, UN systems, government in conflict-affected states in Africa, preferably Somalia

o Willingness to travel at least up to 25% of the time (mostly in Somalia incl. South Central);

o Be diplomatic, culturally sensitive, result-oriented, innovative and a strong team player;

o Excellent English writing and communication skills.

o Proactive and able to work independently and actively engage with other team members

The successful candidate will perform the following key roles and responsibilities;

o Strategy: Assess contexts, trends and developments Cordaid’s Somalia Country Strategy and Mechanism of delivery the same within a multi-stakeholder setup

o Funding: Explore and create opportunities for acquisition of funds and partnerships of institutional donors, UN agencies, assess calls from donors and advise on go/no go, manage bid procedure, write tenders and maintain donor contacts

o Programming: Design, develop and manage programs and projects that includes financial management, supporting M&E and capacity strengthening process of partners and government stakeholders

o Analyze the need of specific knowledge with partners and clients and obtain this knowledge or seek institutions, authorities, partners who can deliver the same

o Participate in government, donor forums and CSO networks for coordination and collaborative efforts to address various challenges and opportunities for Somalia

o Formulate lobby strategy, work out a lobby plan and develops and deliver such activities in consultation with Country Director and partners