Position summary
The Regional Program Development Coordinator will play a key role in partnerships, program development and fundraising for conflict transformation projects for countries in West Africa (Mali, Niger and Guinea).

The Regional Program Development Coordinator will manage fundraising efforts, reporting and developing partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders working on conflict transformation in these countries, ensuring that quality and innovative concepts and proposals are developed and marketed, in line with country and regional strategies. The Regional Program Development Coordinator will also maintain external communications with donors and partners and liaise with GAP and Communications to enhance the visibility of the region and represent the organization in relevant forums.

The Regional Program Development Coordinator (RPDC) will be a key member of the Africa Regional Support Team and will be supervised by the Regional Director, West Africa. The RPDC will work in close collaboration with the Regional Program Managers and the RPDC focusing on Liberia, Sierra Leone and the Lake Chad Basin and with country teams, in a manner which consistently builds capacity and enables creativity and country program strategies to be funded. The RPDC will also represent Search in coordination meetings in Dakar (working level) and lead or participate in visibility events.

Roles and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Regional Director, the Regional Program Development Coordinator will lead new program development for Mali, Niger and Guinea. Key responsibilities will involve the following:

Key area 1: Program Development

*Lead the design, development and submission of strategic concept notes and proposals, ensuring compliance with donor rules and regulations, alignment with SFCG and country strategic priorities and innovation and quality.

*In collaboration with GAP, lead partnership negotiations for proposals submitted as members of consortia.

*Support country teams as they design new programs and develop proposal, providing technical support, ensuring capacity building and cross-fertilization.

*Support country teams with budget preparation and liaise with the Finance Team and Regional Director to ensure compliance with donor and organizational guidelines and policies.

*Track West Africa proposal submissions, factors of success and failure.

*Provide support to country programs in their development and design of their country strategies and donor strategies, ensuring alignment with the organization-wide priorities.

*Support country teams in developing strategic communication plans aiming at promoting country programs or strategies as part of the region’s fundraising efforts.

*Capacitate / Advise country teams in developing a solid fundraising strategy, diversify funding sources and increase multi-year quality revenue around strategic niches.

Key area 2: External relations, communications & visibility

*Be a focal point where delegated on donor communications, working together with the country team and Regional Program *Manager to clarify information, follow-through on requests.

*Liaise with GAP and Communications to enhance the visibility of the region, through participation in conferences, workshops, working groups, etc., and contribution to visibility material as relevant.

*Develop and cultivate relationships with key actors within government, potential partner organizations, multi-laterals, corporations, and others who are working in West Africa.

*Coordinate with country programs to facilitate opportunities for funding, specifically unsolicited, in the region.

*Represent Search in coordination meetings in Dakar (working level) and lead or participate in visibility events as required.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education
*Masters degree in relevant field

Experience
*Minimum of 4 years of experience in business/program development for international organizations, with a preference for focus on conflict transformation and/or international development.

Skills and Competencies

Skills
*Specific experience with a range of donors, including for USG (USAID and Department of State), European Commission, United Nations, and various European Member States is necessary.
Demonstrated knowledge of various funding mechanisms and of donor rules and requirements.
*Substantial experience designing projects which include the essentials of Monitoring & Evaluation.
*Experience in relevant region.
*Willingness to travel.
*Demonstrated ability to effectively to work with a diverse team, with attention to mentorship and professional development of staff.
*Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French required.
*Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Behavioral Competencies
*Working with People. The ability to respect the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy, listens, supports; consults others and shares information and expertise, builds team spirit and adapts to the team.
*Flexibility. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, to tolerate ambiguity, to adapt personal style to different people and situations.

*Drive for Results and Efficiency. The ability to set quality standards, monitor and maintain quality of work, and set goals to achieve continuous improvement.
*Relationship Management. The ability to manage interactions, to provide service and to support the organization while building an effective internal and external network.
*Consultation (for managers and up). The ability to provide guidance to organizational stakeholders while applying creative problem-solving to address business needs.

*Leadership and Navigation. The ability to manage and contribute to initiatives and processes within the organization while making progress toward change and continuous improvement.
*Communication. The ability to effectively exchange information with others, to effectively deliver critical information, to gather information and communicate with others.
*Global and Cultural Effectiveness. The ability to value and consider the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties and be able to work cross-culturally.

*Ethical Practice. The ability to integrate Search vision, mission and core values, integrity and accountability throughout all organizational and business practices.

*Critical Evaluation (for managers and up). The ability to interpret information to make business decisions and recommendations based on keen analysis, best practices and an understanding of preferred outcomes.

*Business Acumen. The ability to understand and apply information to contribute to the organization’s strategic plan.

*Developing others (for people manager). The ability to provide support to enhance performance and professional growth.

This position will close on July 19th 2018