Organization Summary:
Shuraako Capital is an international NGO whose mission is to provide growth capital and support services to small- and medium-sized enterprises in fragile and conflict-affected settings. We currently manage the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund, a $28 million Sharia-compliant debt fund in Somalia, and are preparing to expand in the Horn of Africa and francophone west Africa. Shuraako Capital believes that, with the right support, small and medium-sized enterprises can be a driving force for peace and prosperity in their countries.
Primary Role:
The Field Coordinator will provide support to the VP-Horn of Africa in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of his duty. He/She will play a key role in supporting the VP in managing the field operations, coordinating meetings and meeting minutes, tracking deliverable and ensuring timely responses.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, self-motivated, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills in English. A solid understanding of the African development landscape is essential.
Reports to:
VP, Horn of Africa
Job Type:
6 Month Fixed Term Contract. Hourly, Full-Time. Typically, the Field Coordinator will work 45 hours per week.
Compensation:
The Hiring range for this position is: USD $4.10 – $4.35 per hour (approximately $9,590 – $10,202 annually)
Location:
This position is located at the Shuraako Capital office in Mogadishu, Republic of Somalia.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage schedules, travel arrangements, and prepare expense reports for the VP, Horn of Africa.
- Handle confidential information with a high level of discretion.
- Draft and proofread correspondence, field reports, meeting minutes and other materials.
- Coordinate meetings and conference calls, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring follow-up on action items.
- Maintain organized files and databases.
- Perform other administrative duties as required, sometimes in partnership with the HR, Operations and field offices.
- Assist in keeping track of field deliverables and ensure all field managers provide necessary reports and information requested on time.
- Assist in managing leave plans for the field staff.
- Coordinate Investment Committee (IC) meetings by sending out calendars, ensuring packages get to them on time, and follow up on IC requests with the field managers.
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Competences:
- Undergraduate degree in international development, business, finance, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Superb research and analytical skills with experience in various topics.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic, culturally diverse environment.
- Ability to maintain a positive impression with partners, clients, and vendors.
- Flexibility to accommodate early or late meetings.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in identifying and resolving problems.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in a relevant field.
- Experience in the financial services and non-profit industry.
- Basic graphic design skills.
- Fluency in English and Somali.
- Experience supporting a senior executive.
- Familiarity with project management and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Physical Work Demands:
- Able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
- Able to bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis.
- Able to lift and move up to 25 lbs regularly.
At Shuraako Capital, we celebrate diversity and welcome its benefits and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
