Business Development Manager

FCA is responding to the challenging context in Somalia by strengthening both development and humanitarian programs; the development work focuses on governance and reconciliation, with an intertwined growing education and livelihoods projects, which will contribute to a long-lasting peace in the country. The humanitarian programme´s priority will remain in education in emergencies.

Business Development Manager is responsible for developing FCA’s country program in Somalia and Somaliland and quality assurance. Place of assignment is Mogadishu with frequent travels to other field locations within Somalia and Somaliland. Business Development manager reports to Country Director.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Be responsible for programme development and contribute to the successful development of the proposal initiatives in accordance with programme objectives and evolving strategies 

• Lead and direct the staff; oversee activities; plan, prioritize and allocate work assignments, ensuring they are in line with strategy and compliment the work of others

• Coach, mentor, encourage, manage talent, and evaluate staff; act as an enabler

• Lead the planning of FCA’s development and humanitarian projects, together with other staff, ensuring that the new programs are in-line with FCA, national and donors strategy, policies and guidelines

• Ensuring qualitative and accountable program implementation 

• Ensuring reporting schedules, guidelines and other requirements are met as per FCA internal and contractual obligations

• Participate and actively engage in coordination meetings relevant to program development

• Lead the assessment of new modes of partner collaboration, and for identifying new partners when relevant

• Participate in strategic discussions and decision making, organizational development and change management within the staff, programme and organisation

Competence and Personal Requirements:

• University Master degree in International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, International Relations, Business Management or similar fields

• Minimum 5 years field working experience of managing multi-donors programmes

• Previous experience working in emergency or post-conflict contexts;

• Problem solving skills with persistent attention to detail

• Fluency in English

• Ability to travel out of duty station

• Ability to work under pressure and stressful environment

• Cultural sensitivity and inter-cultural communication skills

The fixed-term contract for this position will be made until 31st December 2020 with four month probation time. The compensation is based on FCA Compensation System and depends on prior work experience.

For more information please contact Mr. Mika Jokivuori, Country Director, mika.jokivuori (at) kua.fi. Please apply by using the link below no later than on 2nd of October. Applicants will be short-listed and contacted for an interview on a progressive basis.

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest organization for development cooperation and second largest provider of humanitarian assistance. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education.

FCA practices zero tolerance against any kind of abuse. FCA’s Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy applies to all FCA staff.

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