Job Description

Funding Coordinator

Deadline for applications: 24th January 2024

Start date: As soon as possible.

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

Oxfam’s work in Somalia and Somaliland covers both humanitarian and development spheres, with most programming delivered in Hargeisa and eastern Somaliland, both directly and with partners. The humanitarian component focuses on delivery of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food security (particularly cash grants) and protection, in response to persistent, intense drought that has decimated livelihoods – primarily pastoralism, and caused mass displacement. The development component focuses on women and youth empowerment, economic inclusion, influence in decision-making and access to justice, primarily through three multi-year programmes.

All our work is led by Six core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

Job Purpose

The FC will contribute towards the development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies to establish strategic partnerships with institutional donors, partners and other key stakeholders to identify and develop new funding opportunities for the Country Programme. The FC will support the relevant teams by planning, coordinating, securing and management of restricted and unrestricted funds, leading on proposal development that reflect Oxfam’s priorities and its value-add; developing and maintaining good relationships with donors in Somalia/Somaliland and Oxfam affiliates; ensuring strong contract management and overall donor compliance including efficient delivery of reporting requirements

Experiences and Qualifications

Solid track record of experience of planning for, securing and managing funds from institutional

donors, such as the EU/ ECHO, SIDA, Dutch Government, GFFO, SDC, DFAT, GAC, and UN;

experience of doing so in the Somali INGO context is desirable.

• Experience in developing/writing high quality winning proposals and reports.
• Ability to represent Oxfam to donors and other external institutions.
• Sound understanding of Program Cycle Management
• Highly developed influencing skills; strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others in diverse team situations to achieve fundraising targets.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt priorities to respond to changing demands and tight

deadlines.

• High level of numeracy, budgeting, financial anlaysis and IT skills.
• Proficiency in written and oral English.
• Understanding of fundraising and contract management systems and procedures of major

donors/INGOs.

• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting women’s rights

and those of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work in Somalia/Somaliland

Skills Required

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