Grant Research, Writing and Resource Mobilization Specialist _at Ithiel MCH Center, Ethiopia

Organization: Ithiel Medical Service PLC — Ithiel MCH Center

Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with remote work considered

Engagement type: Part-time consultancy, initially for three months

Reports to: Management / designated executive representative

Application deadline: November 5 2026

Compensation: Negotiable, based on qualifications, experience and proposed engagement model

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About Ithiel MCH Center

Ithiel MCH Center is a private maternal and child health specialty center based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The center provides maternal, newborn, pediatric, gynecological and specialized pelvic-floor healthcare services, with a commitment to quality, compassionate care and improved patient outcomes.

Beyond its routine clinical services, Ithiel works to improve access to specialized healthcare for underserved women, including women affected by obstetric fistula, uterine prolapse and other pelvic-floor conditions. Through its established treatment and referral activities, the center has contributed to restoring women’s health, dignity and social participation.

Ithiel is seeking to expand its access to external funding and strategic partnerships to strengthen its clinical services, support vulnerable patients, improve healthcare infrastructure and pursue sustainable, impact-driven growth.

Position overview

Ithiel is looking for a proactive, analytical and results-oriented Grant Research, Writing and Resource Mobilization Specialist to identify, evaluate, develop and pursue suitable funding opportunities for the organization.

The successful candidate will manage the grant development process from beginning to end. This includes identifying relevant grants, verifying eligibility, assessing the competitiveness of opportunities, preparing recommendations for management, developing proposals and budgets, submitting approved applications, maintaining funder communications and supporting post-award reporting requirements.

The position will focus on opportunities aligned with Ithiel’s work in women’s health, maternal and newborn health, healthcare innovation,health-system improvement, women-led enterprise, job creation and social impact.

The ideal candidate is an independent professional who can work with limited supervision, communicate effectively with management and clinical teams, and demonstrate a practical understanding of funding opportunities available to Ethiopian organizations.

Key responsibilities

A. Grant research and opportunity identification

• Conduct systematic research to identify grants, challenges, fellowships, philanthropic programs, corporate funding opportunities and other suitable external financing sources.
• Monitor opportunities from international foundations, bilateral and multilateral development partners, healthcare organizations, corporate foundations, women-led enterprise programs and innovation accelerators.
• Identify funding opportunities relevant to Ithiel’s clinical programs, specialized women’s-health initiatives, equipment requirements, institutional development and business expansion.
• Maintain an organized database of opportunities, including funder details, funding amounts, eligibility criteria, application deadlines, geographic restrictions and submission requirements.
• Verify information through official funder websites and application guidelines before recommending an opportunity.
• Prioritize opportunities based on eligibility, strategic alignment, likely competitiveness, application effort, funding size and potential benefit to Ithiel.
• Identify potential consortium partners, nonprofit partners, universities and international organizations where collaboration could improve eligibility or strengthen an application.

B. Opportunity assessment and management recommendations

• Prepare concise grant opportunity briefs for management before significant proposal-development work begins.
• Assess whether Ithiel and the proposed project satisfy the funder’s legal, financial, geographic, ownership, governance and operational eligibility requirements.
• Evaluate the suitability of each opportunity for a private, for-profit healthcare provider and identify when an eligible nonprofit or research partner may be required.
• Assess the likely level of competition and provide a reasoned estimate of the application’s prospects, clearly distinguishing evidence from assumptions.
• Recommend whether Ithiel should pursue, defer or decline each opportunity.
• Present the potential award amount, eligible and ineligible expenses, required co-financing, anticipated application costs, implementation obligations and reporting requirements.
• Submit recommendations to management for written approval before committing significant organizational resources or submitting an application.

C. Proposal and application development

• Develop compelling concept notes, expressions of interest, full grant proposals, business cases, institutional profiles and supporting application documents.
• Translate Ithiel’s clinical experience, organizational strengths and social-impact objectives into clear, evidence-based funding proposals.
• Work with management, finance, medical leadership and relevant staff to collect accurate information about services, patient numbers, project activities, outcomes and organizational capacity.
• Develop realistic project budgets, budget narratives, implementation schedules, logical frameworks, performance indicators and monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Ensure each application is tailored to the funder’s objectives, evaluation criteria, application format and submission requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation of supporting documents, including registration records, licenses, financial statements, institutional policies, partnership letters and relevant project evidence.
• Review applications for consistency, accuracy, completeness, clarity and compliance before submission.
• Ensure that all financial projections, impact figures and organizational claims are supported by evidence and approved by Ithiel.
• Maintain an organized repository of proposal templates, institutional information, supporting documents and previously submitted applications.

D. Application submission and follow-up

• Manage the timely submission of management-approved applications through the appropriate official channels.
• Confirm that submissions are complete and retain evidence of submission, reference numbers and subsequent correspondence.
• Monitor application status and communicate with funders when permitted and appropriate.
• Respond to requests for clarification or supplementary documents in coordination with management.
• Maintain a calendar of application deadlines, expected decisions, follow-up dates and reporting obligations.
• Record the outcomes of unsuccessful applications and identify lessons that could strengthen future submissions.
• Maintain professional relationships with prospective funders and relevant institutional partners.

E. Grant management and reporting support

• For successful applications, review award conditions and summarize the organization’s contractual, financial, reporting and implementation obligations.
• Coordinate with management and the finance team to establish grant budgets, reporting schedules, performance indicators and documentation requirements.
• Support the preparation of narrative progress reports, financial reporting inputs and final reports.
• Monitor upcoming donor reporting deadlines and alert management to compliance risks.
• Help ensure that grant-funded activities remain consistent with approved objectives, budgets and funder requirements.
• Maintain a record of grant agreements, disbursements, deliverables, reporting dates and close-out requirements.
• The specialist will support grant management and reporting but will not independently authorize expenditures, sign grant agreements or make financial commitments on behalf of Ithiel.

F. Funding strategy and institutional development

• Develop and maintain a rolling funding pipeline aligned with Ithiel’s strategic priorities.
• Identify opportunities for multi-year funding, institutional partnerships, technical assistance, equipment support and capacity development.
• Help management distinguish between charitable project funding, commercial growth financing, research funding, loans and equity investments.
• Recommend ways to strengthen Ithiel’s grant readiness, including improvements to project documentation, monitoring systems, institutional policies and impact measurement.
• Prepare periodic reports showing opportunities identified, opportunities approved for pursuit, applications submitted, funding decisions, funds awarded and lessons learned.

Priority funding areas

The successful candidate will initially focus on:

• Women’s health, including maternal, newborn and child health, including safe childbirth, high-risk pregnancy care and neonatal services.
• Affordable access to specialized healthcare for women and families.
• Medical equipment, diagnostics, clinical quality improvement and healthcare infrastructure.
• Women-led healthcare enterprise development and sustainable business expansion.
• Healthcare innovation, digital health, research, workforce development and job creation.
• Strategic partnerships with foundations, development organizations, corporate funders and eligible international partners.

Qualifications and experience

Essential qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Development Studies, Public Health, Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, Social Sciences, Communications or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant experience in grant writing, resource mobilization, fundraising, proposal development, donor engagement or institutional partnership development.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and assessing funding opportunities and preparing high-quality proposals.
• Strong English writing, editing and professional communication skills.
• Ability to interpret funding guidelines, develop project budgets and prepare supporting documentation.
• Strong research, analytical, organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and online application systems.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and coordinate effectively with organizational leadership.

Preferred qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant experience, particularly in international development, healthcare, women’s health or social-impact funding.
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated success in securing grants or managing competitive funding applications, with verifiable evidence of the candidate’s contribution.
• Experience working with international foundations, bilateral or multilateral donors, corporate social responsibility programs or healthcare accelerators.
• Familiarity with the Ethiopian healthcare and development environment.
• Experience preparing proposals for private enterprises, social enterprises or public-benefit projects delivered by for-profit organizations.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, results frameworks, grant compliance and donor reporting.
• Knowledge of Amharic and English; additional Ethiopian languages are an advantage.
• Candidates will be assessed on demonstrated competence and relevant achievements rather than academic qualifications alone.

Reporting and working arrangements

• The specialist will report to the designated member of Ithiel’s management team and work closely with the finance team, medical leadership and relevant program staff; all efforts, drafts and relevant decisions will need confirmation from the DCEO/CEO.
• The engagement is initially part-time and may be performed remotely, with periodic meetings or visits to Ithiel as required.
• The consultant must obtain written management approval before submitting applications, engaging external partners on Ithiel’s behalf, committing organizational resources or accepting funding conditions.
• All proposals, research, databases, institutional documents and other work products prepared under the engagement will be retained by Ithiel, subject to the terms of the signed contract.

Professional standards

The specialist must:

• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information, financial records, business plans and organizational documents.
• Ensure that all applications are truthful, accurate and supported by verifiable information.
• Avoid misrepresenting organizational eligibility, ownership, impact figures or previous funding achievements.
• Disclose potential conflicts of interest and any commissions, referral fees or financial relationships with prospective funders or partners.
• Obtain approval before sharing confidential documents with external parties.
• Never guarantee a grant award or make unauthorized commitments on Ithiel’s behalf.
• Comply with relevant organizational policies, contractual requirements and applicable laws.

Compensation and engagement

• Ithiel is open to a negotiated part-time consultancy arrangement based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, demonstrated track record and proposed work plan.