CORDAID Somalia Expert / Business Development Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya April 2015
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.
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)
Applications are invited from qualified Kenyan Citizens with following academic and professional qualifications;
- Academic degree or equivalent in development, humanitarian, governance, conflict studies, or related fields;
- At least 7 years’ relevant work experience, including 3+ years’ experience working on and in Somalia
- Practical experience with providing strategic and technical advice on community development issues and with facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes;
- Strong fundraising, project management, analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Experience in working with communities, local civil society organizations, UN systems, government in conflict-affected states in Africa, preferably Somalia
- Willingness to travel at least up to 25% of the time (mostly in Somalia incl. South Central);
- Be diplomatic, culturally sensitive, result-oriented, innovative and a strong team player;
- Excellent English writing and communication skills.
- Proactive and able to work independently and actively engage with other team members
- Strategy: Assess contexts, trends and developments Cordaid’s Somalia Country Strategy and Mechanism of delivery the same within a multi-stakeholder setup
- 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
- Programming: Design, develop and manage programs and projects that includes financial management, supporting M&E and capacity strengthening process of partners and government stakeholders
- Analyze the need of specific knowledge with partners and clients and obtain this knowledge or seek institutions, authorities, partners who can deliver the same
- Participate in government, donor forums and CSO networks for coordination and collaborative efforts to address various challenges and opportunities for Somalia
- Formulate lobby strategy, work out a lobby plan and develops and deliver such activities in consultation with Country Director and partners
Applicants meeting all the above requirements, can submit applications, certified copies of academic/professional certificates, an up to date CV, names and contacts of three referees to undersigned, not later than 12th May 2015, COB to;
The Country Director
Cordaid
P O Box 40278, 00100
Nairobi
or by email to cordaidke@cordaid.net
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 21st May 2015, for written and oral interviews scheduled for 25th May 2015.
CORDAID is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process.