Business Development and Partnership Officer

Organizational Profile

 General Information

New Millennium Women Empowerment Organization (NMWEO) is an indigenous, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization established in 2007 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The organization was previously registered at the Ministry of Justice under registration number 3018 and later registered and licensed by the Federal Charities and Societies Agency as an Ethiopian resident’s charity by the Charities and Societal Proclamation No. 621/2009 by registration No. 0539. NMWEO has been re-registered according to the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 113/2019 with registration No. 0539.

Vision

• We envision a country in which women and girls have equal opportunity, 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 and help them unlock their potential in decision-making through capacity building, advocacy, leadership development, and humanitarian intervention programs.

Position Overview

New Millennium Women Empowerment Organization (NMWEO) is seeking a highly motivated Business Development and Partnership Officer to support the organization’s fundraising, partnership-building, and resource mobilization efforts. The officer will play a key role in identifying business opportunities, establishing partnerships, and developing funding proposals to advance NMWEO’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of business development and fundraising strategies.

• Identify potential funding opportunities from donors, private sector partners, and grant-making institutions.

• Assist in proposal writing, concept note development, and donor reporting.

• Conduct market research to assess funding trends, partnership opportunities, and competitor activities.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including NGOs, government agencies, and private sector actors.

• Coordinate partnership agreements, ensuring they align with NMWEO’s goals and priorities.

• Support negotiations for funding agreements, contracts, and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs).

• Track and report on business development activities and key performance indicators.

• Represent NMWEO in external meetings, networking events, and donor engagement sessions.

NMWEO’s Commitment to PSEA

NMWEO is fully committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in all its operations and programs. The organization ensures that all staff, volunteers, and stakeholders adhere to the highest standards of professional and personal conduct. Candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of PSEA principles and agree to uphold NMWEO’s PSEA policy throughout their tenure.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, fundraising, partnership management, or related roles.

• Strong knowledge of donor funding mechanisms and partnership-building strategies.

• Experience in proposal writing and grant applications.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluency in English and Amharic is required; additional local languages are a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth in business development and fundraising.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment

How To Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to nmweo2u@gmail.com with the subject line “Application for Business Development and Partnership Officer” by 20/04/2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.