Sponsorship Manager

We are seeking a Sponsorship Manager who is gifted at working with children, has proven experience managing a team and has outstanding communication skills.

Stand by Me has a well established sponsorship programme and the Sponsorship Manager will be responsible for managing their team to collate information from children, their family members and Stand by Me staff members to prepare correspondence and updates for donors. The Sponsorship Manager will also proactively make improvements to their department and work collaboratively with other managers to contribute to the wider success of the project.

Please see the job description at www.standby.me/ethiopiajobs for the specific responsibilities of the role

About Stand by Me

Stand by Me Ethiopia is a children’s charity committed to rescuing vulnerable children from poverty and giving them the care, education, and support they need to thrive. In Ethiopia, we work alongside local communities to ensure children are safe, healthy, and equipped for a brighter future. Our vision is to see every child we care for reach their full potential and become everything they were born to be. 

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in English, Journalism/Communication, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Management or other related field

• Minimum 6 years experience in administrative position

• Previous experience in people management/leadership role

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and fluently able to speak, write and read English, Afaan Oromo & Amharic

• Computer literate and with excellent typing skills

• Experienced of working with Microsoft Office programmes (specifically MS Word, Excel and Access)

• Experienced and confident in working directly with children aged 6 – 18

• Motivated, organised and diligent

• Excellent time management skills and able to produce work to a set deadline

• To apply a good attitude in all aspects of this job, being in sympathy with and support of the ethos of the Stand by Me vision and mission

How To Apply

Please visit www.standby.me/ethiopiajobs to obtain an application form and to see the full job description

Please send the completed Application form, along with your CV and a cover letter (maximum 500 words outlining your suitability for the role) to: ethiopia@standby.me. Please include ‘Sponsorship Manager’ in the subject of your email.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our passion for making a lasting difference in the lives of children. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. 

For more information about Stand by Me visit: www.standby.me