Business Development Consultant at Peace Action Society Organization for Somalia (PASOS)

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.