Fundraising & Positioning Manager

About the Role

The role drives fundraising by positioning Acted within Ethiopia’s donor ecosystem, managing a portfolio of priority donors, developing new funding streams, and overseeing end‑to‑end proposal and grant delivery to secure sustainable resources.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with priority donors, UN agencies, INGOs, government counterparts, and national NGOs
• Strategically engage senior stakeholders and prepare briefings and key messages
• Lead participation in clusters and coordination platforms to identify funding opportunities
• Translate external engagement into a structured pipeline with clear follow‑up actions
• Define and manage a focused portfolio of 5–7 priority donors
• Develop non‑traditional funding streams such as climate finance and private sector partnerships
• Prepare, coordinate, and deliver high‑quality proposals aligned with donor expectations
• Manage grant obligations, reporting timelines, and compliance across departments
• Coordinate proposal and grant management processes across cross‑functional teams
• Maintain a centralised resource base for evidence integration

Skills Required

Fields of Study

• International Relations
• Development Studies
• Business Administration

How to Apply

Submit a single document that includes a cover letter followed by your CV via the Ethiojobs portal before July 12, 2026. Use the subject line “Fundraising & Positioning Manager – Ethiopia.” Find contact details below.