Partnership Builder – Hargeisa, Somaliland

Job Description

Job title	Partnership Builder
Number of positions/locations	1 Position, Hargeisa
Duration	12 Month’s (with possibility of extension)
Reporting to	Program Coordinator
Contract Type	Consultant (Results Based)

OVERVIEW:

Established in 2011, Shaqodoon Organization is a not-for-profit NGO that operates in multiple regions in East Africa dedicated to advancing skills and talents of youth and social investments through its multifaceted programs that are designed to increase the number of young people engaged in productive work and entrepreneurship. As evidenced through its most recent accomplishments, Shaqodoon Organization has provided leadership and resource for catalytic action to increase the number of young people engaged in productive work.

Shaqodoon Organization is focused on sharpen its focus on innovation, piloting and scaling innovative interventions on youth employment, especially those that better connect supply-side with demand-side interventions and working very closely with the private sector. Shaqodoon Organization also strives to promote its intermediary online crowdfunding platforms to bring actors together to create impact.

Shaqodoon is hiring a Partnership builder who are well-networked, problem-solvers, who might also be business facilitators or coaches to attain the following objectives;

• To create partnerships and network access for startups,
• To create the right type of advocacy addressing economic opportunities and un(der)employment amongst youth and
• To amplify and strengthen communication on the entrepreneurial spirit within the local ecosystem

 

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Implementation

• Lead the effort for start-ups to have access to lucrative corporate partnerships and/or have found finance or initial buyers
• Product Fairs. An online (or offline) product fair event should enable TNE startups to showcase their products, services, and ideas to other businesses. This should result in new partnerships and buyers
• Individual matchmaking and connections between start- ups, corporates, financial service providers, and buyers resulting in new partnerships
• Creating a strategy and activity plan for local advocacy for youth economic inclusion in Somaliland
• Hosting round table discussions on favorable government regulations, and exchange with input from young entrepreneurs and employees
• Develop a radio shows programs in a box concept which is leading to a target of 100 listeners per month through the radio and 60,000 people reached via social media

Crowdfunding

• Support the youth to conduct successful crowdfunding campaigns
• Support the entrepreneurs to develop their crowdfunding stories.
• Arrange the crowdfunding demo day event.
• Support the entrepreneurs to enter their stories into the next economy crowdfunding platform.
• Support the youth to organize individual crowdfunding events to showcase their business idea and the support that they need

Coordination and relationship

• Work with the program staff and other relevant line Ministries to identify and support the target beneficiaries
• Create and maintain strong relationship with business associations, financial institutions (Banks, MFIs etc) and private sector actors through networking and partnerships
• Participate relevant consortium meetings and on behalf of Shaqodoon Organization
• Identify partners, assist them and draft MOU and TOR for the partners
• Any other assigned duties by the supervisor or his designee

Reporting and monitoring

• Responsible for submitting monthly and quarterly activity/monitoring reports and meeting minutes of the assigned projects
• Undertake assessments, reviews and other monitoring activities according to plans and initiate to take corrective actions
• Prepare success stories from the different beneficiaries

• Develop compelling success stories
• Keep the TNE database updated
• Make the TNE activities visible on social media and other information sharing platforms including the coordination meetings with the relevant government agencies

• Assist the M&E and the program management team regarding the effective management implementation and monitoring of the project

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree preferable master’s in Business Administration, Economic, entrepreneurship, commerce, agriculture, fishery or education
• Minimum of 4-7 years’ experience in similar managerial role preferably in SMEs development, entrepreneurial and employment creation.
• At least 3 years’ experience in marketing in the private sector highly preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines and effectively handle stressful situations.
• Strong analytical thinking and precise interpretation of data.
• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated abilities to work well independently as well as part of a team to resolve diverse problems;
• Ability to understand the importance of structure, organization, resource management and commitment to organizations mandate and objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in English and Somali.
• Strong report writing skills is essential
• Proficiency in computer applications such as MS packages, MS Word and Excel

How to apply:

Relevant applicants should send their CVS with application letter to jobs@shaqodoon.org on or before 15^th of February 2022. Please mention “Partnership Builder” on your email subject. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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