Programme Manager Northern Africa – Somalia 95 views1 applications

In anticipation of potential new programme funding, SPARK is opening a call for a entrepreneurs support programming, with a focus on scaling existing SMEs, and (more limited in scope) support to start-ups.

The Programme Manager can be based in SPARK’s Somaliland office in either Hargeisa or a new office in Mogadishu. Frequent travel throughout the region is required. This vacancy is subject to approval of a new programme in 2019.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the overall management, reporting and implementation of the programme in collaboration with local partners, in-house experts, external experts and advisors;
• A key role in logistic, financial and administrative management of the programme implemented by SPARK and its local partners;
• Supervise financial and administrative management of the programme, among timely submission of reports to institutional donors according their and SPARKs requirements;
• Providing technical advice and support to staff and partner organisations;
• Represent SPARK in lobbying, advocacy activities on entrepreneurship for youth;
• Networking with relevant donors, government institutions and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with and manage the partner organisations on the start-up of the programme and implementation of the activities
• Other tasks as required

Requirements and Skills

• A minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in the non-profit sector, dealing with private sector development programming, managing large, multiyear complex projects with budgets exceeding 5 million EUR
• Large network in the private sector in Somalia
• Ability to develop relationships with government and other relevant stakeholders
• Thorough knowledge of the political and economic situation in Somalia
• Proven organisational and programme implementation skills and the ability to work independently
• Accurate, structured and precise
• Excellent networking skills
• Ability to adjust flexibly to rapidly changing situations
• Fluent in English, strong writing and reporting skills
• Arabic & Somali language a strong asset
• Ability to travel
• Good communication and social skills, flexibility and the ability to work in a multicultural setting

SPARK Offers

• Full-time contract for 12 months (2 months’ probation period), with the possibility for extension.
• Training opportunities;
• A challenging and exciting position in an international environment;
• A gross monthly salary based on professional experience and based on a fulltime appointment of 40 hours.

About SPARK

SPARK develops higher education and entrepreneurship to empower young, ambitious people to lead their fragile and conflict-affected societies into prosperity. SPARK is a dynamic and growing, international not-for-profit development organisation with 80+ staff members, in more than 14 offices around the world. SPARK supports refugees in the Middle-East by providing them with scholarships in universities and higher education institutions in the region. SPARK also supports young entrepreneurs in fragile states, to start or grow their own businesses.