Funding Officer, Somalia
National Level D2
Base: Nairobi
Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 Year)
Who we are
- Oxfam
GB has been assisting the population of Somalia since the 1960s with
interventions focusing mainly on livelihood and public health sectors,
including water and sanitation interventions.
- The
southern Somalia response began in 2005-2006 with the delivery of a
humanitarian programme integrating water, sanitation, public health
promotion, food security and livelihoods interventions in Lower Shabelle,
Benadir/Mogadishu, Lower Juba, Middle Juba and Gedo regions.
- Since
July 2011, we scaled up our activities with our annual operating budget
increasing from 4.5 to 21GBP million due to the drought response.
- As a
result, new donors have been brought on board with more contracts to
manage, several reports to compile and additional fundraising to be done
especially for the Somaliland programme.
- This
will require additional expertise to improve contract management and
support in fundraising activities.
The role
- The
person will ensure high quality management of contracts for the Somaliland
programme including submission of timely and quality reports to maximise
income from our donors and achieve planned Income targets.
- He/she
will provide support and advice to the Programme team on partner
assessment, analysis of partner budget proposals and interpretation and
quality check of financial reports from partners to ensure compliance with
donor requirements.
- The
person will establish and maintain linkages with the donor in
collaboration with the funding manager and ensure that all technical donor
requirements are applied & maintained by the consortium members.
- He/she
will also ensure adherence to set deadlines of narrative and financial
reports to donors.
What we are looking for
- To be
successful in this role you will have at least a Degree in Business
Administration, International
- Relations,
Social sciences or equivalent.
- You
will bring 2 years extensive experience in funding
management, finance and donor contract management with major funding institutions/INGOs/UN
agencies. - Proven
experience in negotiating with donors, excellent communication,
facilitation and representation skills as well as computer literacy,
attention to detail and fluency in English language is a
requirement.
- Ability
and willingness to travel frequently to Somaliland (50%) and experience of
writing/editing proposals and reports are essential.
To apply
If you believe you fit the job and person profiles please send your application to: somaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 16th August, 2012.