Job Details
Terms of Reference
To provide technical Resource Mobilization and consultancy services to the SRCS leadership on the overall strategy and implementation of the SRCS Resource Mobilization Policy and guidelines, which includes the identification of possible Income Generating Activities (IGA), advise on improving current IGAs and developing oversight mechanisms of the organization’s IGAs in line with RCRC best practices and standards.
TASKS
In conjunction with the liaison office and the two coordination offices in Mogadishu and Hargeisa, draft the Resource Mobilization policy; review the existing IGA initiatives and recommend improvements; recommend/propose additional initiatives deemed sustainable;
Present the RM policy and tools to the SRCS leadership for their endorsement.
The consultant will be specifically tasked to:
Develop the SRCS RM policy
Develop standard RM operating procedures to be adopted by the coordination and branch offices
Review existing RM initiatives and recommend improvements where necessary
Set up or recommend recording and reporting systems of the IGAs
Develop a monitoring and oversight mechanism for follow up of the IGAs
Review the market survey already conducted
Define and establish guidelines for entering/starting new IGAs
Prepare a check list of conducting feasibility studies for new IGAs
Design an appraisal system for monitoring the performance of IGAs for sustainability
DELIVERABLES
Resource Mobilisation Policy, including annexes if needed
Standard procedures for managing and running IGAs
Recommendation on improvements on existing IGAs
Propose system of reporting and recording IGAs
Feasibility study check list for new IGAs
Follow up mechanism for monitoring sustainability of IGAs
TIMELINE
Three (3) months
REQUIREMENTS
University Degree in Commerce or Business Management
Experience working in the RM department for non-profit organizations in Kenya or Somalia
Proven working experience as an RM specialist
Understanding of the different local markets in Somalia
Strong facilitation/presentation/training skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to forge cross-cultural relationships and build trust demonstrated through previous intercultural experience
This position is expected to demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques when gathering and analysing information to recommend a course of action regarding deliverables
Detail-oriented, methodical, highly organised in their work, and practices strict adherence to timelines
Possessing a strong degree of honesty and integrity, and a solid sense of business ethics including the ability to appropriately handle confidential information
Proactive and autonomous personality
Field visits to Mogadishu, Hargeisa and selected SRCS branches
