Programme Funding Officer (Somaliland and Yemen)

Initially based in Hargeisa, Somaliland, with the possibility of moving to Sana’a, Yemen in the second year.
Full-time, two-year contract, US$2,000 gross per month.
The post holder will be required to make regular trips to Sana’a (Yemen) and to Nairobi (Kenya).

We are looking for a highly motivated and resourceful individual with a genuine commitment and track record of fundraising for international development. The post holder will play a leading role in increasing the funding for Progressio’s programmes and advocacy work in Somaliland and Yemen.

The post holder will be responsible for researching new funding sources in the region and beyond, preparing specific funding bids/ reports for submission to institutional donors (this will involve liaising with the Fundraising Team, plus other staff in the UK, Somaliland and Yemen), donor relationship management, and maintaining up-to date information systems.

The successful post holder should have a degree or appropriate qualification in a relevant discipline, and Fundraising training.

You should have a successful track record in securing funding from institutional donors (based in Nairobi and beyond), and proven experience of: networking/ building/ managing relationships with donors; writing successful funding proposals and reports, maintaining grant management systems, and a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload with tight deadlines.

You should also have sound knowledge of institutional regional and international funding sources and trends; excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills, including the ability to develop and manage effective relationships with current and new donors; demonstrable numeracy skills, including the ability to prepare and interpret financial information, and competence in spreadsheet accounting; good team-building skills and consensus led approach to work; excellent organisational and time management skills, and excellent attention to detail, accuracy, ability to assimilate and analyse information quickly. Flexibility, problem solving skills and ability to adapt to a changing and resource poor environment and to approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; personal commitment to learn basic Somali and basic Arabic, cultural sensitivity in an Islamic setting and the ability to work as a member of a multicultural team spread across different countries, and willingness to undertake road travel in the region (including Yemen, Somaliland and Kenya) for short stays, and to work outside office hours and during weekends are also essential.

Closing date:

Sun, 09/10/2011