Partnership Officer -(Hawassa, Ethiopia)

Location: Addis Ababa

Deadline: Jan 3, 2026

Job Description

We welcome applicants who are available to work from Hawassa, Ethiopia.

The Job

The Partnership Officer will be responsible for managing relationships and build strong alliances with the county governments and community-based organizations. You’ll participate in relevant working groups to ensure that Tiko’s voice is heard at the right levels.

You’ll also be responsible for:

Enlisting the help of the Ecosystem Launchers and Trainers to ensure local county governments and CBOs are educated on our Tiko platform and how it works.
Being the point of contact that aligns our operational execution with stakeholder particularities.
Coordinating activities with the other field teams to ensure that work runs smoothly and effectively and that things do not fall through the cracks.
Participating in working groups that are relevant to us, and make sure Tiko is best represented.
Ensuring that you’re aware of our operational results and proactively address any issues that arise.

About you

You have excellent communication skills and are able to represent Tiko in front of donors and at public events with confidence. You can teach and mentor others to succeed.

Requirements

You are based in Hawassa, Ethiopia
Postgraduate or master’s degree in international relations, Social Sciences, project management and development relevant field
Minimum 5 years work experience in the development / humanitarian sector/with NGOs, with at least 2 years’ experience in partnership-based programming or community-based programming
Good skills and experience in all aspects of programme cycle management – design and development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
Experience in organizational capacity development, training, mentoring and coaching
Excellent training, facilitation and capacity building skills

Compensation & Benefits

The gross salary range per month for this position is €1,652 – €2,478. Your final salary will be determined based on your experience and alignment with your future colleagues.

In addition to your monthly salary, we offer you:

Health and accident insurance
Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options where applicable.
A personal development budget of €500 per year to invest in your professional growth – whether through training, certifications, or career advancement opportunities.
Comprehensive time-off package, including 5 days of wellness leave, all regional public holidays, maternity and parental leave according to local regulations, and unlimited holidays subject to team coordination.
The opportunity to shape a growing, impactful product and leave your mark on how we work.
A culture built on trust – we believe you’ll do your best without the need for unnecessary rules or micromanagement.

Tiko prioritizes integrity in our workplace and respects your privacy.

Tiko is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour by its employees at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This is why we will do reference and background screening checks on successful candidates before hiring. Tiko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. As part of this scheme, we will request information from your previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during your employment, or incidents under investigation when you left employment. By applying for this position, you confirm you have read and understood these recruitment procedures.

We value your privacy and understand the importance of safeguarding your personal data. We invite you to review our privacy notice for the recruitment process to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. Click Tiko – Privacy notice for the recruitment process 2025.pdf to view the document. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy notice.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and Tiko may decide to close the vacancy before the deadline.