Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development (50%)Lead the review and implementation of Trócaire Somalia's funding strategy, in line with country programme needs and external funding opportunitiesLead and advise on the development of good quality and well-designed proposals for submission to institutional and private donorsAdvise on donor funding streams which match with priorities, projects and programmes and take the lead in structuring the approach towards making a funding applicationPro-actively identify opportunities for securing institutional funding from in-country donors, embassies, and trust funds. This will involve close liaison with Global Partnerships and Funding staff in Trócaire's Head Office and NairobiKeep up to date with donor policy developments and trends, in the development and humanitarian sectors in-country, and represent Trócaire in funding review groups/networks, as appropriateLead the programme team in grant inception meetings, grant review meetings, and grant close out meetingsStrengthen existing contacts with donors and support programme staff and management to establish and build new donor contactsProgramme planning and Institutional funding applications.Act as key focal point for the proposal design/developmentFacilitate design workshops with relevant technical coordinators and other team members for the development of the proposalLead and coordinate the development of institutional funding applications (concept notes and full proposals, including narrative and financial sections) in close coordination with programme coordinators, CMT, Programme Accountant, Regional and Head Office programme and Business Development teamsGrant managementProvide advice, guidance and support to staff and partners to meet the contractual obligations and donor requirementsMaintain and/or develop grant and programme financial management tracking systemsWork with programme and finance staff to ensure compliance with all financial requirementsSupport programme coordinators and partners (where relevant) in the timely development of reportsReview all donor contracts (including changes) and keep country management and programme coordinators informed of Trócaire's responsibilitiesSupport the country teams to ensure all programme and project documentation is kept as appropriate on Trócaire's Management Information System (Salesforce)Support the team to work through complexities, intractable issues and ambiguitiesSupport any due diligence processes with the Programme Accountant and ensure dedicated action plans are in place where weaknesses have been identifiedSupport any risk assessments with the Programme Accountant and ensure mitigation measures are included in the proposal documentDonor relationship buildingSupport the Country Director to build new donor contacts, strengthen relationships with current donors and negotiate new contracts with donorsWhen required, represent Trócaire and organisational programmes to external parties including donor and other coordination meetings and those presenting co-financing opportunitiesWork closely with IFU at head office to ensure coordinated contact with donorsCapacity buildingProvide support to staff on topics including proposal development, log frames, budgeting, report writing, monitoring and evaluationAdvise programme teams on how to comply with audit and expenditure verification requirements, and provide quality assurance on the maintenance of project filesOtherDevelop briefing and promotional materials to showcase and generate interest in the programmes: i.e. briefs, updates, case studies, photo stories, website materials etcAny other reasonable duty as may be assigned by the line manager that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibilityRequirementsGraduate level qualification or equivalent experience in Development Studies, Social Science, or related areaMinimum two years' experience of proposal and report writing for major international donors including the DFID, European Union, Irish Aid, Big Lottery Fund, Comic Relief, UN, other relevant trusts/foundationsProven track record of securing significant institutional funding from successful grant applicationsExperience of managing grants from donors such as: DFID, European Union, Irish Aid, US Aid, Big Lottery Fund, Comic Relief, UN, or other relevant trusts/foundationsExcellent writing skills in English, including proposals and reportsExcellent numeracy for budgeting and financial analysisStrong project planning, monitoring and evaluation skills, using logical frameworksExcellent networking, communication, negotiation and presentation skillsComputer literate with excellent command of Microsoft Office software, especially ExcelExcellent networking skills with the ability to establish good relationships, and confident in diplomatically engaging with senior internal or external organisational representativesGood interpersonal relationships and team work skills in a multi-cultural environmentGood team player and able to establish strong working relationships with colleagues in the country programme as well as in Head OfficeAccuracy and attention to detailSelf-motivated with proven ability to take the initiativeAble to prioritise tasks and work to deadlinesWillingness to travel independently as requiredCulturally sensitive and diplomaticFlexible and adaptable. Able to learn from experience and apply to future workStrong commitment to principles of partnership, solidarity and social justiceGood understanding of development and institutional funding issues and trendsPerson Specification - DesirableRelevant subject at Masters Level (D)Substantive experience of Humanitarian work in SomaliaExperience of results-based management and/or monitoring and evaluation
