Deadline: July 13, 2024
Job Description
Organization Profile:
New Millennium Women Empowerment Organization (NMWEO) is an indigenous, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization working on development, women empowerment, gender equality, humanitarian responses, sexual reproductive health education, economic empowerment, and environmental protection interventions over the past fifteen years. NMWEO is re-registered with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Authority for Civil Societies Organization (ACSO) in accordance with Organizations for Civil Societies Agency Proclamation No.113/2019, holding registration No. 0539.
Vision:
We envision a country where women and girls have equal opportunities, can claim their rights, are free from any violence, and become effective social change agents.
Mission:
Our mission is to empower Ethiopian women, girls, and youth in economic, political, and social dimensions, helping them unlock their potential in decision-making through capacity building, advocacy, leadership development, and humanitarian intervention programs.
Purpose of Role:
In this exciting new role, you will develop and deliver strategic communications and fundraising activities targeted to our key audiences. The aim of this work is to:
- Promote the positive impact of projects delivered/supported by NMWEO in the community, particularly targeting expected beneficiaries.
- Support the delivery and promotion of all fundraising activities/events and recognize funders/fundraisers to generate new or additional projects that address our target needs.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Fundraising and Proposal Development:
- Identify Funding Opportunities: Research and pursue new funding opportunities from various sources, including foundations, government agencies, and private donors.
- Proposal Writing: Develop and write compelling expressions of interest, grant proposals, and funding applications.
- Deadline Management: Maintain a calendar of funding deadlines and ensure the timely submission of all proposals and reports.
Partnership and Networking:
- Strengthen Partnerships: Expand and fortify relationships with other NGOs, community organizations, and stakeholders.
- Representation: Represent NMWEO at local, national, and international meetings, conferences, and events to build and maintain relationships with partners and donors.
- Networking Strategies: Develop and implement strategies for effective networking to enhance the organization’s visibility and reach.
Communication and Representation:
- Presentation Preparation: Prepare presentations, speeches, and other communication materials to effectively present NMWEO’s mission, programs, and achievements to diverse audiences.
- Spokesperson Duties: Act as a spokesperson for NMWEO, articulating the organization’s goals and values in various forums and media outlets.
- Donor and Partner Visits: Coordinate and oversee visits from donors and partners to project sites.
Resource Mobilization:
- Strategy Development: Develop and manage a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy to support the organization’s programs and initiatives.
- Trend Monitoring: Monitor and analyze trends in the funding environment to identify new opportunities and risks.
- Documentation: Ensure proper documentation and reporting of all fundraising activities.
Program Support and Development:
- Collaboration with Program Teams: Collaborate with program teams to ensure alignment of fundraising strategies with program goals and objectives.
- Technical Assistance: Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to program staff in areas related to fundraising and partnership development.
- Strategy Contribution: Contribute to the development and implementation of program strategies and work plans.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Tracking Systems: Establish and maintain systems for tracking and reporting on the progress and impact of fundraising activities.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports and updates for the management team and Board of Directors on fundraising performance.
- Strategy Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising strategies and recommend improvements.
Administrative and Other Duties:
- Budget Management: Manage budgets related to fundraising and partnership activities.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all donor requirements and organizational policies.
- Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission and operations of NMWEO.
Report to: Executive Directress (Eds)
Location: Addis Ababa, Head Office
Contract: One year
Salary: Negotiable
Sex: Both
About You
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent written skills with the ability to develop plans and project proposals.
- A master’s degree in a subject related to project management, business management, development studies, or developmental economics.
- At least four years of relevant professional experience in full acquisition from early positioning to consortium building and proposal development.
- Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritize own workload.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills required to build relationships with existing and potential supporters/funders.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure.
- Ability to understand and generate budgets.
- Ability and willingness to travel for work.
- Coordinating and initiating teamwork, particularly in developing project proposals.
Required Skills
- Communication
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a non-returnable copy of their CV, education certifications, experience letter, and a covering letter (half-page) explaining how they meet the role profile to the Business Development and Partnership Head at: tesfayezewdu19@gmail.com HR.
contact: Tesfaye Zewdu.
Interviews:
Only short-listed applicants will be called for interviews within one week.
