Program Development Coordinator, GCF - Somalia/Somaliland Country Office

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TITLE:   Program Development Coordinator, GCF - Somalia/Somaliland Country Office

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Programme Development & Quality

LOCATION: Somalia/Sland and Nairobi

GRADE: 3

 

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1Year

Contract Type: National

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: (select only one)

Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Program Development Manager will work with the Head of Program Development to proactively seek out and disseminate information on new funding opportunities; cultivate excellent relationships with donor agencies, partners and SC Members; and coordinate the development of both humanitarian as well as large-scale, complex funding proposals in order to maintain and increase the country office’s funding portfolio.

Scope OF ROLE:

Reports to: Head of Program Development

 

Staff reporting to this post: No direct reports.

 

 

Context: Humanitarian and development

Scope: Ensures appropriate coordination between CO SMT, Technical Experts/Operations, PDQ Director, Finance, Awards, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Security, Partnerships, and other necessary stakeholders to establish and execute a strong proposal development process

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Identification of donor opportunities

 

Disseminate information on new funding opportunities from bilateral, multi-lateral, and other institutional donors to relevant stakeholders.
Ensure key contacts, required formats, donor strategies and engagement plans are kept up-to-date at the country office level
Support the documentation of internal administrative and compliance processes for the PD department (PARTS, Funding Tracker etc)
Donor engagement

Cultivate excellent working relationships with SC members at head office and regional level to ensure coordinated donor engagement.
Represent the Somalia office in relevant donor fora, workshops and conferences where funding opportunities can be formulated, as indicated by the line manager.
Support effective and joined-up strategic resource mobilisation for Category 1&2 Emergencies within the country.
Coordinate proposal development

Set and track proposal development timelines, and ensure coordination amongst teams (Programme Development and Quality (PDQ), Programme Operations, Finance, Human Resource, Security, Member Services, and external stakeholders where relevant) particularly for the ongoing GCF project until proposal submission.
Provide direct input, guidance and support to proposal development teams for high-value or complex proposals or bids
Represent Save the Children (along with technical experts) in consortium meetings regarding project design and proposal development
Organise and facilitate field visits, meetings and workshops with donors, field teams, government and partners necessary to develop and finalize proposals
Review and edit proposal documents to ensure consistency, clarity and quality in line with Save the Children quality standards, including the facilitation of internal review and sign off processes
Finalize and submit proposals to donors on time according to donor specifications and deadlines
·         Work with the Awards Management team and Member Services team to maintain proper records and filing of final submissions and approved proposals.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

·         holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.

·         holds their team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in accordance with the context, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

·         sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own professional development and encourages their team to do the same.

·         widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.

·         future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

·         builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.

·         values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength.

·         approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

·         develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.

·         willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

·         honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

 

The post holder must commit to work in an international agency that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fights racism, gender inequality and discrimination in all forms; and to model positive behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to equality and respect to all colleagues, partners and communities.

 


Skills and Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS 

Advanced degree in an area of international studies, social development or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Minimum of 4 years of progressive work experience in fundraising environment
Substantial and proven experience of coordinating the development of/writing winning proposals with key institutional donors (including FCDO, ECHO, BHA, European Commission, NORAD)
Excellent writing/editing skills and budget development skills, with high attention to detail
·         Highly developed interpersonal, presentation and communication skills to work effectively with other team.

members/departments, as well as influence, inform and negotiate with partners and donors
Sound personal organisational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi- tasking, prioritisation of tasks, and working under pressure
Must possess a strong work ethic, have confidence, take initiative and be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player as well as individual contributor.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles
·         Information Communication Technology literate.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical competencies:

Drives multi-sectoral assessment to develop scenarios and plans based on forecasted stressors.
and shocks

·         Leads the design and implementation of sectoral and multi-sectoral approaches aimed at improving households’ economic resilience.

·         Embeds best practice in the design of programmes and policies to ensure enhanced child-sensitivity and improved and equitable child outcomes.

 

Generic Competencies

·         Being the Voice of Children: Promotes evidence-based policy and public engagement that includes the voices of children and their communities

·         Advancing Equality & Inclusion: Displays a commitment to ensuring everything we do considers the most deprived and marginalised children

·         Building & Strengthening Partnerships: Promotes working with diverse partners as critical to delivery

·         Child Rights: Promotes the rights of children in own work and in work with colleagues and peers

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI’s global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Gender Equality Policies, supported by relevant procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Adult Safeguarding.

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy, all employees are also expected to carry out their duties in accordance with SCI protection from sexual exploitation abuse.

 

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

How to apply
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Female qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested and qualified applicants can view the profile and apply for this position through the below URLs

Job posting link: Program Development Coordinator GCF

Application deadline is on 31st October 2023