Job Purpose
To work as part of the Nairobi/UK programme co-ordination team to coordinate implementation of education projects and raise funds for education programmes for excluded groups in Somalia. The post holder will build strong relationships with donors in the region, work with national teams to develop an evidence base for projects, write high quality funding applications, and manage grants, including disbursement and reporting. The post holder is expected to generate sufficient overhead income for their annual salary through successful project funding.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop good working relations with national staff implementing projects for which the post holder is responsible.
Coordinate field staff work in relation to the project workplans and budgets
Support field staff in routine project monitoring and reporting
Monitor expenditure on existing projects in liaison with finance team
Work on donor financial reports with the support of the finance team
Produce good quality programme development based on evidence prior to submission of applications
Submit funding applications for project or grant funding written and submitted as part of AET’s overall strategic funding plan
Build strong donor relations through selecting key donors for relationship building, monitoring of calls and analysis of their procedures and priorities
Identify of sources of unrestricted or general funding in East Africa, and submit successful applications in one sector
Contribute to programme development and strategy for that country
Actively contribute to Strategic Funding Plan for the region and the Programme Coordination Team Work Plan
Manage grants to satisfy donor conditions, especially on monitoring and evaluation/reporting
Develop thematic specialism in the education and conflict sector and link to a greater visibility for AET through networking, shared learning and advocacy
Maintain project documentation both in soft and hard copies
Other reasonable duties which are necessary for the efficient running and management of the Trust
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent in Education, Development Studies or related area of study
Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and experience of project management
Knowledge and experience of budgeting and financial management of projects
Knowledge and experience of institutional fundraising and donor management
Desirable
Knowledge and experience of working in fragile and conflict arenas.
Knowledge of education provision in East Africa
Knowledge and experience in developing and maintaining basic database/s of project outcome evidence
Personal qualities
Analytical skills
Good communication skills, written and oral
A positive problem-solving approach
Enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills
Good interpersonal and team-working skills
Ability to work under pressure
A good sense of humor
