Sponsorship Coordinator at Stand by Me Ethiopia
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.
Location: Bekoji, Arsi, Ethiopia
Organization: Stand by Me
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Sponsorship Co-ordinator who is gifted at working with children and has outstanding communication skills and attention to detail.
The Sponsorship Co-ordinator plays a vital role facilitating communication between the project beneficiaries and the donors who financially support the work.
Stand by Me have a well established sponsorship programme and the Sponsorship Co-ordinator will be expected to collate information from children, their family members, teachers and other individuals to prepare case histories and progress reports, as well as assisting children in writing individual letters to their sponsors.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in English, Communication, Sociology, Psychology or similar field
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and fluently able to speak, write and read English and Afaan Oromo
- Computer literate and with excellent typing skills
- Experienced working with Microsoft Office programmes
- 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 the job, being in sympathy with and support of the ethos of the Stand by Me vision and mission
- Creativity
- Communication
- Ability to work with children and adults from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook,
Please see full job description at: Sponsorship Coordinator –Job Description for the specific responsibilities within each of the above areas.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Download the Application form HERE or Through: www.standby.me/ethiopiajobs
- Send the completed Application form both with your CV and Cover Letter (maximum 500 words outlining your suitability for the role) to: ethiopia@standby.me. Please include ‘Sponsorship Co-ordinator‘ 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
