Advisor

About Deborah Foundation

Deborah Foundation, established in 2019, is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. Through a focus on Health, Education, and Policy Advocacy, the Foundation promotes inclusion, empowerment, and access to quality services for children and their families.

Objectives:

The advisor will support the organization to:

• Assess and refine the existing organizational structure and governance model.
• Review and update key institutional documents (e.g.,organogram, manuals).
• Recommend documentation systems that promote transparency, operational efficiency, and legal compliance.
• Align internal systems with national regulations and international donor requirements.
• Provide practical tools and templates to support institutional documentation and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct an in-depth review of the current structure and documentation systems.
• Provide a detailed assessment report with actionable recommendations.
• Revise or develop core documents that define the governance and operational framework of the organization.
• Design and recommend standardized documentation formats, filing systems, and archiving mechanisms.
• Ensure that the organization’s systems meet local legal standards and align with best practices in nonprofit management.
• Submit a final report including recommendations, completed templates, and a roadmap for continued system development.

Salary

• Net salary- 20,000 ETB

Contract Duration: Two months

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in NGO organizational development, governance, and systems documentation.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit regulatory frameworks and donor compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop practical documentation tools and governance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with the nonprofit sector in Ethiopia is a strong advantage.