About the Job
\n1. Organizational Context
\nThe Creative Kingdom Program is a transformative ecosystem focused on driving innovation, economic growth, and social impact through homegrown technology and creative solutions in Ethiopia. Our goal is to empower individuals as problem-solvers and position Ethiopia as a global contributor to the creative economy, with an ambitious target of creating 5 million jobs within five years.<\/p>\n
2. Role Summary
\nReporting to the CTO, the Grants & Resource Mobilization Coordinator will serve as the technical engine for organizational growth. The position holder will be responsible for identifying funding leads, drafting high-quality technical proposals, and managing a rigorous grant compliance system to ensure all partnership opportunities are pursued with technical precision.<\/p>\n
3. Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
\nA. Pipeline Development & Intelligence<\/p>\n
Conduct daily monitoring of donor portals (USAID, EU, Foundations) to identify calls for proposals aligned with the program mission.
\nPerform initial eligibility screenings against mandatory donor criteria.
\nMaintain a real-time “Funding Tracker” to provide leadership with visibility on upcoming deadlines and submission statuses.
\nB. Proposal Development & Technical Writing<\/p>\n
Lead the drafting of concept notes, Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), and full technical proposals.
\nCoordinate the assembly of complex bid packages, including staff CVs, past performance reports, and registration documents.
\nStandardize a “boilerplate” library of organizational success stories and technical approaches to increase submission efficiency.
\nC. Strategic Partnership & Consortium Coordination<\/p>\n
Map and vet local\/international NGOs and private sector players for potential co-applications.
\nIdentify “Gap-Filler” partners to enhance the competitiveness of joint grant applications.
\nFacilitate the drafting and signing of MOUs and Teaming Agreements before grant opportunities arise.
\nOrganize pre-bid workshops with partners to ensure project designs are substantive and collaborative.
\nD. Grant Management & Stewardship<\/p>\n
Act as the primary focal point for communication within multi-partner consortiums.
\nManage a schedule of regular “touchpoints” with existing partners to ensure active engagement outside of bid cycles.
\nManage the full grant lifecycle: from initial “Go\/No-Go” assessments to post-award tracking and donor updates.
\nAbout You
\nEducation:\u00a0Master\u2019s degree in International Development, Economics, or related field.
\nExperience:\u00a03\u20135 years of experience in grant writing or business development within the NGO sector.
\nCommunication:\u00a0Exceptional written and verbal English proficiency.
\nTechnical Skills:\u00a0Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (styles\/templates) and Excel for budget coordination.
\nCompetencies: High-level detail orientation, time management, and the ability to manage multiple high-pressure deadlines.
\nCommitment to Diversity & Ethics<\/p>\n
Hybrid is an Equal Opportunity Organisation. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
\nHybrid has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[17],"job_listing_category":[184],"job_listing_location":[4],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-36955","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-software-design-and-development","job_listing_location-addis-ababa"],"metas":{"_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/RIDE-Hybrid-Designs-PLC.webp","custom-text-26140818":"(RIDE) Hybrid Designs PLC","_job_featured":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_type":{"17":"Full Time"},"custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":{"184":"Software Design And Development"},"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"","_job_experience":"Intermediate","custom-select-25910079":"3 \u2013 5 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-06-30","_job_location":{"4":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_apply_type":"with_email","_job_apply_url":"","_job_apply_email":"hr@edge.et or hermela.g@hybriddesignsplc.com","_job_phone":"","_job_employer_name":"Beleqet Jobs","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/employer\/meseret\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/36955","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/207"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36955"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36955"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_type?post=36955"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_category?post=36955"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_location?post=36955"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_tag?post=36955"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}