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.
