Action Against Hunger Business Development & Reporting Lead Jobs in Ethiopia
Action Against Hunger Business Development & Reporting Lead Jobs in Ethiopia
About Action Against HungerAction Against Hunger-USA is a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger.
We save the lives of malnourished children and we enable entire communities to be free from hunger. With more than 8,000 staff in over 50 countries, our programs reached 17 million people in 2019.
About the Country Program in Ethiopia
Action Against Hunger has been operational in Ethiopia since 1984 responding to both chronic and acute needs through a multi-sectoral strategy where Nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support activities are integrated to have a meaningful impact on people’s resilience.
The Business Development and Reporting Lead role’s purpose, engagement and deliverables are:
Purpose
The Business Development and Reporting Lead will support in the identification of new funding opportunities to broaden the breadth and scope of Ethiopia Country Office services and programs going beyond established models.
Expand the development and resilience portfolio by identifying and mobilizing resources, and leading the design of new long-term programs including Private Public Partnerships in collaboration with the Business Development teams in the US and Nairobi Regional Office.
Engagement
The Business Development and Reporting Lead will collaborate closely with the Program Director, Business Development teams in the US and Nairobi Regional Office .
Externally, s/he will cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with donor agencies, partners and other INGOs in Ethiopia.
Delivery
The Business Development and Reporting Lead will oversee the quality and timely design of proposals and project design, project reporting in line with donor rules, regulations and standards.
Essential Job Duties
Donor research and relationship building (10%)
Conduct research on donors and draft summaries
Assist in seeking and tracking donor intelligence on prospective new opportunities or partnerships, particularly for long-term funding opportunities
Coordinate closely with the Country Director to cultivate relationships with potential partners for strategic funding opportunities
Liaise with the Action Against Hunger’s International Donor Relationship Unit as needed
Accompany the Country Director in Donor meetings
Proactively engage with donors, initiate informational meetings, and collaborate at relevant meetings as a representative of Action Against Hunger
Coordinate a horizontal proposal development process (70%)
Draft and/or solicit proposals and concept notes by identifying new opportunities, studying calls for proposals, and sharing information with relevant sector teams
Facilitate horizontal development of proposals or bids, coordinating with all relevant departments in Ethiopia, the Nairobi Regional Office and the US HQ
Coordinate proposal development, including identifying key stakeholders in proposal development process, developing work plans and tracking each step of the process to ensure that the proposal team is meeting agreed deadlines
Ensure coordination between operations and technical advisors,
ensuring that proposals are both technically sound as well as realistically implementable
Check that all concept notes and proposals follow the internal procedures and are compliant with internal and donor standards, including the latest donor formats.
Work closely with the field operations and technical teams to ensure quality proposals and compliance with technical guidelines and protocols
Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure the alignment of budgets, implementation plans, budget narrative sand technical narrative sections of all proposals
Track and ensure the incorporation of all feedback and edits throughout the proposal revision stage in order to ensure that a high-quality finished product is submitted to the donor
Keep yourself abreast with latest donor requirements and proposal development guidelines
Support the Grants Management team with quality control of donor reports (20%)
Review major donor reports, proof read and provide feedback to the Grants Management and Reporting team
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications and Professional Experience
Minimum of bachelor’s degree in political science, development studies or related academic field.
5 years related experience in an INGO or similar environment including experience with developing emergency and resilience building programs
Required Skills & Competencies
Experience in at least one of Action Against Hunger’s core technical sectors: Nutrition and Health, WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods in development and/or emergencies.
Demonstrable experience in writing winning proposals for donors including USAID, DFID, CBPF, BPRM, WFP, UNHCR, SIDA,GAC,UNICEF, and EU/ECHO.
Familiarity with project design methods and tools (including theory of change, logical framework, work plans etc.) and strong appreciation for local and international partnerships as part of project development.
Good analytical skills with ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working.
Strong results orientation, with ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality products.
Strong cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability and willingness to adapt your work practices and hours, and work with incoming proposal development teams to meet deadlines.
Fluency in English (business level), both verbal and written
Knowledge of Amharic language a plus
How to Apply
If you are interested, please send your application composed of none returnable CV, Covering Letter with “ Business Development and Reporting Lead” written in the subject line, and three references, applicants to the following addresses:
Through www.ethiojobs.net or
Directly In Person to Action Against Hunger Addis Ababa office after Washington DC square to Mayor Muriel Bowser Street, Wollega – Gimbi, Gambella, Waghimra – Sekota, Harergue
Harar, Borena – Yabello and Somali Gode offices,
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.
Deadline: Tuesday, 24 November 2020 before 5:00 pm
NB
Only shortlisted applicants will be, communicated on and the selection process includes technical test and an interview.
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