About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for entrepreneurship and private sector engagement? Join the Danish Refugee Council as a Project Manager (Corridor Manager) in Somaliland and play a critical role in driving economic growth and development in the region. In this exciting role, you will lead the implementation of a corridor development strategy, fostering partnerships between private sector actors, government institutions, and financial service providers. If you have a proven track record in implementing entrepreneurship, private sector engagement, market systems development, or investment/incubation interventions, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As a Project Manager (Corridor Manager), you will be responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with local stakeholders, coordinating with program officers, and ensuring the successful implementation of the corridor development strategy. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving economic growth, improving operational efficiency, and promoting commercially viable business models. If you are a creative problem-solver, a skilled communicator, and a dedicated professional with a commitment to local capacity building, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role.
Benefits & Financial Aid
- Salary and Conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contract.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 3 years of experience implementing entrepreneurship, private sector engagement, market systems development, or investment/incubation interventions.
- Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 5 years of experience implementing PSE/MSD interventions.
- Demonstrated experience working, partnering with, and brokering PPPs or B2B partnerships with private businesses of diverse sizes.
- Excellent communication skills, a relationship builder, Innovator, a coach, and a political economist.
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Persuasive written and oral communication in English, including report writing; competency in a relevant local language beneficial.
Required Documents
- CV
- Letters of Recommendation
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
How to Apply
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
- Prepare your CV, Letters of Recommendation, and a copy of your Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Submit your application using the Apply button below by 25th July 2026.
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