Experience
Senior(5-8 years)
Salary
Not specified
Posted
about 1 month ago
Deadline
in about 6 hours
Job Description
Job Title: Grant & Fundraising Expert
Department Business Development / Strategy
Reports To Business Development Manager / CEO
Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type Full-Time
Job Summary
The Grant & Fundraising Expert is responsible for identifying, securing, and managing grant funding and fundraising opportunities that support the organization's strategic goals. The role involves researching funding opportunities, developing high-quality grant proposals, building relationships with donors and development partners, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and maximizing funding opportunities for organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify local and international grant and funding opportunities.
- Research donor priorities, eligibility criteria, and funding trends.
- Develop, write, and submit high-quality grant proposals and concept notes.
- Coordinate proposal development with technical and operational teams.
- Prepare project budgets in collaboration with the Finance Department.
- Build and maintain relationships with donors, development agencies, NGOs, government institutions, and funding partners.
- Ensure timely submission of grant applications and supporting documents.
- Monitor grant implementation to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
- Prepare donor reports, progress updates, and financial reporting in collaboration with project teams.
- Develop fundraising strategies and campaigns to diversify funding sources.
- Maintain a grants and fundraising pipeline and funding calendar.
- Track proposal success rates and funding performance.
- Support partnership development and strategic fundraising initiatives.
- Represent the organization during donor meetings, conferences, and networking events.
- Maintain accurate documentation of grants, contracts, and donor communications.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of grant opportunities identified.
- Number of grant proposals submitted.
- Grant success/approval rate.
- Total funding secured.
- Proposal submission timeliness.
- Donor retention and engagement rate.
- Compliance with donor reporting requirements.
- Timely submission of donor reports.
- Number of strategic partnerships established.
- Fundraising target achievement.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Proposal Development
- Fundraising Strategy
- Donor Relationship Management
- Financial Acumen
- Research & Analysis
- Negotiation & Influencing
- Project Coordination
- Communication & Presentation
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Integrity & Accountability
Preferred Industry Experience
- Technology Companies
- NGOs and INGOs
- Development Organizations
- Government Projects
- International Agencies
- Social Enterprises
- Innovation and Startup Ecosystems
Success Profile
A successful Grant & Fundraising Expert proactively identifies funding opportunities, develops compelling proposals, secures sustainable financial support, builds strong donor relationships, ensures full compliance with grant requirements, and contributes to the long-term growth and sustainability of the organization.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, International Relations, Project Management, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field.
- Master's degree is an advantage.
- Professional certification in Proposal Writing, Grant Management, Project Management, or Fundraising is an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 4–6 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, donor relations, or business development.
- Proven track record of successfully securing grants from local and international donors.
- Experience working with NGOs, development organizations, government projects, or technology companies is preferred.
Required Skills
- Excellent grant proposal and technical writing skills.
- Strong fundraising and donor engagement skills.
- Knowledge of international donor regulations and compliance requirements.
- Budget preparation and financial planning skills.
- Project planning and coordination skills.
- Excellent research and analytical abilities.
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Presentation and communication skills.
- Report writing and documentation skills.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace
- Project Management tools (Asana, Trello, Monday.com, or similar)
- CRM and donor management systems
- Budgeting and reporting tools
Required Skills
Level
Senior(5-8 years)
Location
Addis Ababa
How to Apply
Interested and Qualified Candidates can Apply Using the email: hr@ashewa.com