PASOS is looking for a competent (expatriate – consultancy position) to support the organization resource mobilization, and foster linkages between the organization and donors for the achievement of its strategic objectives.
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
As soon as possible. For 12 months from start date.
Key Activity Areas
Donor Relations Management
Support the development of PASOS’s fundraising strategies in cooperation with the Program Director
Support the Program Director in maintaining efficient donor relationship management with all new and existing donors
Administer the drafting and presentation of all new concept notes, proposals, and associated budgets, in collaboration with the relevant senior field managers and Head Office staff.
Maintain general and current analysis of institutional donor humanitarian policy and practice, trends and funding opportunities at FGS Levels and FMS levels within Somalia.
Maintain and regularly update a database of all potential in country donors for Somalia and update PASOS management team on donor strategies, geographical and thematic priorities; future calls and requirements for applications
Official representation
Maintain official contacts with donor missions; different embassies and foreign donor mission presentations and attend official receptions
Communication and information management
Ensuring best practice is communicated, followed & shared in all grant management in country programme
With Program Director, develop, network and maintain good relations with in-country representatives of relevant stakeholders (e.g. institutional donors or private donor organisations)
Support the development of a communication platform and database, where information is easy to find, and relevant people are aware.
Link up with Communications Manager to maximize right material production, proper channels of dissemination established within set timelines and to appropriate audience
Liaise with donor representatives and coordinate donor visits to programme sites, in support to the Program Director.
Maintain a donor-reporting schedule and share with relevant staff on a timely basis;
Grant Management
Prepare institutional donor proposals and reports, in consultation with other senior field managers and HQ staff, enabling all donor requirements and deadlines are met.
Represent PASOS at country-level meetings with donors, as required
Maintain an overview of country programme’s relationships and funding from key institutional donors (i.e. SDC, BHA, DFID, ECHO, UN agencies…), providing analysis & information to senior management
Establish & maintain appropriate systems, procedures to ensure compliance with donor contracts & requirements
Manage donor writing & submitting reports process, liaise with other staff, ensure all requirements & deadlines are met
Organize and lead grants meetings such as project kick-offs and close-out meetings in according to PASOS PCM guidelines.
Quality Management
Responsible for project implementation to meet institutional donor requirements and in accordance with PASOS, donor, country and international standards e.g. Sphere and HAP standards, WHO recommendations,
Ensure applications & reports comply to high standard, guidelines, deadlines, contracts, donor needs & requests
Provide guidance on and ensure compliance with donor and PASOS rules, regulations, and guidelines and raise issues affecting external/ internal compliance
Ensure quality information management related to grants (including managing the PASOS Grants Management System (GMS) and in-country documentation and trackers)
Maintain and update the donor database to identify new donors and funding opportunities in line with the strategic priorities of PASOS Country and Regional Office
Desired qualifications:
Master’s degree in international relations, humanitarian or development studies, business administration, or another relevant field
5+ years of experience in humanitarian environment
Previous experience in the aid & development sector is an asset;
Proven capabilities in relationship management and leadership.
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and organizational terms;
Demonstrate flexibility, dynamism and ability to work well and under pressure;
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.
Highly collaborative and pro-active colleague with a talent for delivering results with cross-functional groups
Dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a strong passion for our mission
Comfortable adapting to new challenges and dynamic priorities, while maintaining professional grace
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Good strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills.
We offer
Contract length: 12 months Consultancy, Renewable
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia or Home Country Base
Employment Conditions
A successful candidate, will choose to be based in Somalia or Home Country Base.
Option 1: Somalia Base – Mogadishu.
Base location
Will be on international consultancy terms, living in a team-house in Mogadishu.
Security, food accommodation provided by PASOS.
Option 2: Home Country Base or Nairobi.
The Consultant will be expected to be in Somalia, about 30% of the time and 70% home
Consultant provides own accommodation, security and food (at home). In field – security, accommodation and food provided by PASOS country to Mogadishu.
Field support visit – expected at least once every four months.
Values and Legal Disclaimer
PASOS workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in PASOS Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Equality, Service, and Accountability.
PASOS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company. We are committed to building a team that is diverse and inclusive of people from all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs-opportunity@pasosom.org cc pasos-hr@pasosom.org using the position as subject of email.
Apply via :
jobs-opportunity@pasosom.org
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