Action Against Hunger-USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network, which provides humanitarian relief in over 40 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, and food security. Action Against Hunger-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages operations in 8 countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Haiti.. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $75 million in programs, and approximately 1,600 staff based in in the various country offices, in New York City, Washington D.C, Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated.
Summary of Position
The Business Development Coordinator will ensure overall programme portfolio growth under the strategic leadership of the Programmes Director in Action Against Hunger South Sudan Mission. This position is required to work on new business development opportunities to grow Action Against Hunger South Sudan’s portfolio in a manner that assures ongoing quality, influence and impact. To achieve this goal, the Business Development Coordinator will champion and coordinate Action Against Hunger’s resource acquisition processes from a wide range of donors, multi-lateral organizations, foundations, corporations, as well as a variety of emerging non-traditional funding streams. The position holder will work with the Programmes Director, technical leads regional office, Regional Grants and Contracts Team, USG Business Development Team, and International network member teams to: (a) grow revenue; and (b) achieve excellence in execution of grants through effective grants monitoring, preparation of quality and timely donor reports, and ensuring compliance with donor and internal regulations and standards.
Purpose
The Business Development Coordinator, role has three main aspects to it: leading grant acquisition, leading and develop country office (CO) grant management effort, compliance and reporting.
Key activities in your role will include:
- Develop and review the Funding strategy for the Country Office to support the achievement of the goals set in the South Sudan Country Strategy.
- Ensure that Action Against Hunger South Sudan effectively prepositions for significant donor opportunities (donor identification and engagement), including selection of potential partners in collaboration with Program Director.
- Produce a clear capture plan in advance for the expected opportunity in coordination with the Program Director.
- Work closely with staff at Regional Office and Country Office level to develop country-wide intelligence on key donors and actors, as well as portfolio analysis.
- Support the organization and facilitation of project design workshops, developing concept papers, proposal narratives and log frames, ensuring that high quality standards are met and that proposals meet donor and Action Against Hunger requirements.
- Lead the post-submission follow-up process. Carry out learning and feedback exercises after submission and in depth reviews of unsuccessful proposals to identify reasons and any lessons learned. Document, share and develop plans to address identified weaknesses.
- Lead on reporting for program impact and progress including all donor-funded projects, ensuring that reporting requirements are met and all reports are subjected to rigorous quality assurance. Liaise with the regional, HQ and other Action Against Hunger networks for tracking of submitted donor reports.
- Lead project cycle meetings (e.g. kick off, reviews and closeout meetings), as well as monthly/regular grants management meetings which include representation from each unit (finance, programs, logistics) and ensure proper follow up of issues raised.
- Monitor and support the use of management tools such as BFUs for the proper monitoring and the successful implementation of programs and early warning in case of obstacles or challenges.
- Review donor agreements and coordinate their review with the relevant Action Against Hunger regional or network offices.
- Ensure that grants are implemented in compliance with Action Against Hunger and relevant donor regulations.
- Ensure that key staff (including partners’) have a clear understanding of donor compliance requirements including any regulatory or contractual changes throughout the project management cycle.
- Coordinate in the preparation and roll out of local partners’ capacity assessment and strengthening plans in coordination with relevant departments.
Our Core values.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate Action Against Hunger-USA’s five core values
Respect- we work with compassion and dedication, treating everyone the same way we expect them to treat us.
Integrity-: we believe that being honest and fair is integral to every aspect of our work. conducting our work with a spirit of sincerity, truthfulness and transparency is imperative.
Creativity-we encourage new ideas, embrace innovative solutions, and create opportunities for meaningful and exciting ways to do our jobs and provide solutions to address the needs of the populations we serve.
Excellence- we strive to provide services that meet and even exceed the expectations of our stakeholders (populations in need, staff, communities and donors).
Empowerment- we are committed to fostering an environment in which our staff, partners and communities where we work have the space to grow, develop and feel confident about participating.
Gender Equality Commitments
- Ability to foster an environment that reinforces values of women and men, and equal access to information.
- Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
- Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion. race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
- Value and respect for all cultures.
Requirements
- Degree in International development, Humanitarian assistance, Project Management, Social sciences, Public health or any other relevant field. Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
- 10 years of demonstrable experience in-country grant portfolio management, fundraising, external engagement/networking.
- Extensive experience in fundraising and meeting revenue targets
- Experience working with diverse donors i.e., SIDA, WFP, UNICEF, OCHA, GFFO, USAID, ECHO and GAC
- Demonstrable experience of proposal development and reporting.
- Solid experience in strategic planning, program development, project management, monitoring and evaluation.
- Advanced English language proficiency
- Solid experience in managing complex programs, large budgets and diverse teams
- Strong team management skills and experience collaborating with key business partners i.e., finance, HR, supply chain management and ensuring that programs receive timely project support and inputs
- Extensive experience building partnerships with donors, government and other stakeholders including representing a country office in UN and donor coordination mechanisms
- Strong cross-cultural experience (including leading programs in fragile and stable contexts)
Benefits
Action Against Hunger-USA provides all staff with an attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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