Project Development & Resource Mobilization Officer (Re-advertisement)

Purpose of the Job:

 To identify needs and resources and support the development of concept notes and proposal by working closely with relevant thematic departments.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the management of external relationships with partners, donors and stakeholders;
• Support the proposal and concept note development process by identifying calls for proposals and sharing information with Partnership Director;
• Assist in the development of MoUs and Partnership agreements with partners;
• Participate in building and nurturing partnerships with other organizations, key stakeholders and counterparts;
• Develop donor mapping and analysis document;
• Develop and maintain partners/donors’ databases (including focal persons, their contact details, and address) and ensure the database is up to date;
• Support in conducting stakeholders’ mapping and analysis;
• Work closely with monitoring and evaluation teams to develop M&E plan and calendar and in the integration of lessons learned, best practices, and project recommendations into new project design processes;
• Provide M&E support for the compilation and completion of donor reports and the design and roll-out of reporting initiatives;
• Support thematic departments’ teams, coordinators, and directors in organizing and facilitating project development and learning meetings;
• Participate in relevant working groups/committees, staff meetings as assigned by the director;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• MA/LLB or BA in other relevant social science studies.
• 4 years of relevant experience for LLB/BA and 2 years of relevant experience for MA.
• Knowledge of resource mobilization and project development and management.
• Knowledge in project management software is advantageous.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of Amharic and English is required.
• Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.

• Effective communication and sociability
• Leadership