Resource Mobilization Advisor (Fundraising)

Location : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date : July 2024

Placement Length : 6 months with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements : English Level 5-Fluent

Eligibility : Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

If you have a strong passion for assisting organizations in enhancing their capacities in Resource Mobilization, fundraising, strategic planning, and policy and program development, this opportunity is ideal for you.

As a Resource Mobilization Advisor, you will collaborate with Hiwot Ethiopia and its team in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Your role will be focused on strengthening the organization's capabilities to advocate its initiatives and acquire resources to sustain its mission.

Addis Ababa, being the national capital, is Ethiopia's main economic, political, and administrative center. Notably, it is home to the third-largest number of diplomatic missions globally, following New York and Geneva.

Additionally, the city holds international significance as the headquarters of the African Union (AU) and the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UN-ECA), and it hosts regional offices for various international organizations such as UNDP, UNESCO, and the European Economic Commission (EEC).

Join us today and make a meaningful impact!

As a volunteer, you will :

• Review and revise the organization's guidelines for resource mobilization and create a strategy and framework for its implementation.
• Establish a team for resource mobilization and knowledge management, and provide technical support to the team by offering training, mentoring, and coaching.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of resource mobilization events on both national and international scales.
• Develop project concept notes and proposals and respond promptly to the donor / s.
• Identify potential partners / donors, facilitate communication, and establish partnerships.

Essential Requirements :

Degree in Economics, fundraising, international development, business administration / management, social science, public health

Essential Background :

4 years of professional experience in research resource mobilization, fundraising and / or knowledge management

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us, the Project and the Partner

Cuso International

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups.

Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action.

We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

We seek individuals who share our values and are committed to supporting marginalized groups, including those from the LGBTQIA+ communities.

Project - Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Cuso International will deliver the Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE) project, with a contribution from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) over seven years (2020-2027).

SHARE aims to improve the economic and / or social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, particularly women and girls, in developing countries, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

In addition to increasing engagement of Canadians in international development and key global issues, this project will aim to increase the performance of country partners to deliver more inclusive, innovative and environmentally sustainable development initiatives that advance gender equality, in support of the action areas of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.

Partner - Hiwot Ethiopia

Hiwot Ethiopia envisages a future where children and youth in Ethiopia live healthy, happy and productive lives.

Hiwot Ethiopia’s mission is to work for the positive development of children and youth in Ethiopia, so that they are able to become healthy, happy and productive, by raising awareness of issues affecting children and youth to change attitudes and practices that are harmful to them, building the capacity and skills of children and youth, partner organizations and its own capacity providing practical support and services to children and youth.