Stand for Vulnerable Organization (SVO), a fast-growing humanitarian and social enterprise organization in Ethiopia, is seeking to recruit a visionary, globally competent, and results-driven Program Specialist to advance its mission at both continental and global levels. The selected candidate will serve across SVO’s Charity and Social Enterprise Wings, playing a critical role in strengthening SVO’s partnership with its valued existing donor partners, mobilizing potential global partnerships, attracting funding, and expanding the organization's influence and reach. 

Number Required: One (1)

Work Modality: Remote (from Ethiopia or abroad) or in-person at SVO Head Office (Addis Ababa)

Engagement: Full-Time or Part-Time (Applicants must justify their capacity to meet deliverables)

Salary: Negotiable based on qualifications, experience, and previous earnings

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategically position SVO to compete and collaborate on global platforms with international CSOs, donor agencies, and impact-driven enterprises;

• Strengthen and deepen partnerships with SVO’s valued existing donor partners by designing and implementing strategic approaches that enhance collaboration, increase impact, and foster long-term mutual growth; 

• Provide strategic advice to SVO leadership on how to consistently meet and exceed the expectations of its existing donors, ensuring full compliance, transparency, accountability and delivery of high-quality results that honor their trust and investment; 

• Initiate, develop, and maintain high-level partnerships with bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, and corporate donors, with a focus on both grants and sustainable business support;

• Lead and coordinate high quality, winning global proposals, concept notes, partnership pitches, and framework agreements;

• Represent SVO in continental and global forums, including strategic dialogues, partnership summits, consortium platforms, and sectoral alliances;

• Identify and unlock opportunities for global social enterprise investment, innovation, and scale-up;

• Develop and implement strategic fundraising campaigns through both traditional donor relations and modern digital communication channels; 

• Mentor and empower SVO teams to enhance their global readiness, proposal writing, reporting, and strategic communication skills;

• Collaborate with communication and IT teams to elevate SVO’s brand, digital visibility, and online positioning;

• Advocate for SVO’s mission and influence global discourse on holistic development, charity transformation, and social enterprise impact.

Job Requirements

•    Master’s Degree or PhD in International Development, Economics, Business Management, Social Enterprise, or related fields; 
•    Minimum 7 years of proven experience working with global donors, international NGOs, UN agencies, or development finance institutions like Africa Development Bank World Bank, etc.;
•    Demonstrated record of successfully raising funds from bilateral and multilateral agencies, foundations, and corporate social investors; 
•    Exceptional proposal writing, donor engagement, and strategic lobbying skills with evidences attached to the CV; 
•    Proven ability to network, negotiate, and build multi-stakeholder partnerships across borders;
•    Strong background in digital fundraising, virtual engagement, and global communication tools;
•    High-level understanding of global development trends, SDGs, ESG investment, and social entrepreneurship; 
•    A self-starter with strong organizational skills, integrity, and an entrepreneurial spirit; and
•    Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of other international languages is desirable.
Work Flexibility:
•    Applicants may work from anywhere – remotely (national or international/abroad) or from SVO’s Head Office in Ethiopia;
•    Both full-time and part-time candidates are encouraged to apply, provided they clearly demonstrate how they will deliver expected key outcomes and meet or exceed performance expectations; and
•    Performance-based accountability and regular deliverables will be agreed upon based on work modality.

How to Apply

Send a comprehensive CV, a motivation letter justifying your approach to delivering global impact, and documents that show your proven and accomplishments including sample evidential documents especially for the Global Specialist applicant. The applications will be sent to SVO’s Human Resource Manager Mr. Yohannes Benyam Sado at his email: yohannesbenyam.svo@gmail.com; Office Number: +251111261011; Mob. +251911640224; For more information: Please visit: www.svoet.org

Note: Stand for Vulnerable Organization (SVO) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages both visionary men and women professional with a heart for vulnerable communities, and with a passion for strategic change, global communication, social impact to apply and digital innovation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.