Job Advert- Somalia Country Office
Title: Business Development Manager - open to Somali nationals only
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Business Development Manager will work with the Head of Business Development to proactively seek out and disseminate information on new funding opportunities for the ongoing response; cultivate excellent relationships with donor agencies, the government, partners and SC Members; and coordinate the development of funding proposals in order to maintain and increase the country office's portfolio. This role is based in Mogadishu to enable close, sustained engagement with government line ministries, who are playing an increasingly central role in donor funding decisions across Somalia.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Head of Business Development
Staff reporting to this post: Two PD Coordinators
Role Dimensions:
The Business Development Manager will work with the Head of Business Development to proactively seek out and disseminate information on new funding opportunities for the ongoing response; cultivate excellent relationships with donor agencies, the government, partners and SC Members; and coordinate the development of funding proposals in order to maintain and increase the country office’s portfolio.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in an area of international studies, social development or equivalent
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive work experience in a fundraising environment
- Substantial and proven experience of coordinating the development of/writing winning proposals with key institutional donors (including FCDO, UN bodies, the World Bank, ECHO, EU, NORAD, private donors, among others).
- Excellent writing/editing skills and budget development skills, with high attention to detail
- Highly developed interpersonal, presentation and communication skills to work effectively with other team members/departments, as well as influence, inform and negotiate with partners and donors.
- Sound personal organisational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-tasking, prioritisation of tasks, and working under pressure
- Must possess a strong work ethic, have confidence, take initiative and be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player as well as individual contributor.
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International's aims, values and principles.
- Information Communication Technology literate.
Desirable:
- Somali language proficiency, or demonstrated experience working effectively through interpreters in government settings
- Prior experience in Somalia or a comparable fragile/conflict-affected humanitarian context
Application Information:
Please apply in English saving your cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document.
For more information about Save the Children in Somalia and to see a full a job description, visit our website at SCI Career Site Careers (oraclecloud.com)
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible.
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Application will be closed on 27th September 2026
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.
Skills Required
- Advanced degree in international studies, social development, or an equivalent field
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in a fundraising environment
- Proven experience coordinating and writing successful proposals for institutional donors
- Experience working with donors such as FCDO, UN bodies, World Bank, ECHO, EU, NORAD, and private donors
- Excellent writing, editing, and budget development skills
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational, time-management, prioritization, multitasking, and deadline-management skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Information and communication technology literacy
- Commitment to Save the Children International’s aims, values, principles, and child safeguarding standards
- Somali language proficiency or experience working through interpreters in government settings
- Prior experience in Somalia or a comparable fragile or conflict-affected humanitarian context
- Somali nationality
What We Do
Service Corporation International (SCI) is North America’s leading provider of funeral, cremation, and cemetery services. Its story began in 1962 with one family-owned and operated funeral home in Houston, Texas, and the company has since grown into North America’s largest provider of funeral and cemetery services. SCI’s work centers on helping families arrange meaningful services and providing care through its death-care operations.
