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Expert for Technical and Social Issues Business Development Manager at Welthungerhilfe

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Job Description

Job Industry

Product & Project Management

Job Salary Currency

KES

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • With the Country Director, develop and take ownership of an overarching fundraising/business continuity strategy for the Country Office.
  • Maintain and regularly update the Country office funding pipeline including tracking opportunities and proposal status.
  • Identify and track relevant upcoming funding opportunities (private and institutional donors) through donor funding intelligence gathering and nurturing partner relationships;
  • Develop and maintain tools, guidelines, templates for donor intelligence information.
  • Lead preparatory actions for anticipated funding opportunities including identification and engagement of relevant partners to form a consortia (INGOs, NNGOs, Universities, research actors, line Ministries etc.), preparing teaming agreements and development of winning strategies/pitches.
  • In collaboration with Head of Programmes, facilitate donors’ and potential partners’ visits to WHH Somalia/Somaliland operating areas, showcasing the achievements, impact and areas requiring additional funding.
  • Lead proposal development processes including ownership of proposal timelines and coordination of inputs and act as primary author of proposals for new business.
  • Lead the collation of evidence briefs, capacity statements and related materials. Support evidence-gathering exercises as required.
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies - in a framework for donor diversification including non-traditional donors and foundations (Gulf states). 

Professional Qualifications

Industry Qualification
Product & Project Management Professional qualification with additional certification or vocational training, or equivalent relevant experience. 5–7 years of relevant professional experience working in the Global South, including at least 5 years in the Somali context. Demonstrated field experience in the Somali region, with strong understanding of Somali humanitarian and development coordination structures and aid architecture. Proven track record of securing institutional funding from major bilateral and multilateral donors. Strong familiarity with the Somali funding landscape, including established, new, and emerging donors. Demonstrated experience in resilience programming in dryland contexts, including climate adaptation, livelihoods, and food security programming. Willingness and medical fitness to receive required vaccinations for international travel and deployment. You recognize the growing value of data in your field and are eager to build your awareness and skills to incorporate data-informed approaches into your work. Excellent command of English, both written and spoken

Application Process

Close Date

14/06/2026

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