Partnership & Resource Mobilization Advisor (Volunteer)

About the role

Cuso International offers a 5-month volunteer placement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, starting in January 2027, under the SHARE project (partner: Hiwot Ethiopia). The volunteer strengthens fundraising strategies, expands donor and partner engagement, improves organizational systems and builds staff capacity in resource mobilization and performance measurement. Only Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada are eligible.

Key responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities and cultivate relationships with donors, partners and key stakeholders.
• Lead the development of grant proposals, concept notes, budgets and funding applications.
• Improve monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems, including results frameworks, indicators, data collection tools and reporting.
• Support organizational learning through beneficiary feedback, lessons learned and evidence-based approaches.
• Help review and strengthen organizational MEAL frameworks, reporting processes and compliance practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in International Development, Development Studies, Business Administration, Communications, Economics, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in fundraising, resource mobilization, grant writing, donor relations or partnership development.
• Experience designing or implementing MEAL systems, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated success developing funding proposals, concept notes, donor reports or business development documents.
• Experience strengthening organizational capacity in nonprofit, development or social impact organizations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills across multicultural teams.

What we offer

• Monthly living allowance and accommodation.
• Health insurance, including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication.
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs.
• Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training, plus ongoing local support.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement.