Job code: PDD049

Salary: Competitive salary as per organisational pay scales

Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed term

Contract duration: 22 months renewed yearly based on performance

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with frequent travel to the field

Ripple Effect is a dynamic and dedicated international development charity committed to making a positive impact. We work to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. Ripple Effect focuses on three thematic areas; Farm Systems, Gender and Social Inclusion and Enterprise Development to help to combat poverty and works to create a rejuvenated and abundant African environment for both current and future generations.

Conduct in-depth prospect research to support high value fundraising efforts, providing actionable intelligence to the fundraising teams of the charity to maximise the effectiveness and hit rate of our fundraising. With resources constrained this resource and more generally the proposed Fundraising Intelligence and Business Development team will help us to work smarter at a time competition for funding has never been greater.

Research could include prospects, funding opportunities, profiles on key supporters, audience segmentation, and other fundraising analysis including performance tracking, comparator analysis, due diligence checks, and consideration of new fundraising products and entry into new markets. About you

What We Offer

Pension
Generous annual leave allowance
Medical insurance for yourself and dependents
Training and development opportunities
A fulfilling opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.
A supportive working environment that champions wellbeing and support

Job Requirements

Master’s degree & BA in Social Work and Business Administration, Management, Agriculture, Economics, M&E, Development Studies or other related field. Work experience 3 & 5 year respectively.
Business Development Expertise: Extensive experience in business development, particularly in high-value fundraising and income generation across diverse markets.
Pipeline Management: Proven track record in managing and maintaining high-value pipelines, including regular reporting and troubleshooting to ensure effective follow-up and engagement.
Market Exploration: Experience in researching and identifying new business opportunities, with a focus on exploring new markets and sectors.
Project Management: Experience in supporting teams to build projects around new income opportunities, with robust project management and tracking skills.

How To Apply

If you feel you have the qualities, passion, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.

Download the following detail on THIS LINK

Application form

PSEA self-assessment form

Submit your application form and PSEA self-assessment form online (in Word or PDF format) to hrethiopia@rippleeffect.org clearly indicating the position you are applying for and the job code in the subject line.

Please note that CVs will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Ripple Effect also seeks references and conducts background checks before confirming any candidate in a role offered.

If you require the job description or the application form in a different format, please contact hrethiopia@rippleeffect.org.

Key dates

Closing date – midnight, August 8. 2025

Job Requirements MA or BA Degree in Social Work and Business Administration, Management, Agriculture, Economics, M&E, Development Studies or in a related field of study with relevant work experience How to Apply Download and fill the job application form from the provided link below and email to hrethiopia@rippleeffect.org

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