Communications, and Resource Mobilization Officer (Grade-C)

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Job Title: Communications , and Resource Mobilization Officer (Grade-C) Report to: Nuru Ethiopia MD Place of work: Arba Minch, South Ethiopia Region Application Deadline: November 15/2026 Job starts date: Preferably 1st January 2027 Annual Salary :5,500-6,000 USD with additional benefit Packages Terms and conditions: Annual contract with possibility of extensions depending on performance Background of the Organization Nuru Ethiopia is a locally led, non-profit development organization dedicated to building resilience and creating pathways out of extreme poverty for rural communities in Ethiopia. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Arba Minch, Nuru Ethiopia works closely with farmers, cooperatives, unions, government institutions, private sector actors, and civil society organizations to develop sustainable farmer-owned agribusinesses, strengthen market systems, improve livelihoods, enhance food security, and increase communities' resilience to climate change, and other shocks. Guided by a vision of a world without cycles of unjust poverty, Nuru Ethiopia equips communities to unlock their economic potential through locally designed and sustainable solutions that create lasting impact. Nuru Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Consistent with its commitment to gender inclusion and women's empowerment, Nuru Ethiopia strongly encourages qualified women candidates to apply and seeks to increase women's participation in leadership, decision-making, and professional opportunities. POSITION SUMMARY The Communications, and Resource Mobilization Officer will lead Nuru Ethiopia's communication, visibility, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization efforts. The position will be responsible for strengthening the organization's public image, managing digital communication platforms, developing high-quality communication products, supporting proposal and grant development, coordinating donor and partner engagement activities, and documenting organizational impact through compelling stories and multimedia content. Duties and Responsibility Proposal and Grant Writing Lead and coordinate the preparation of concept notes, grant proposals, donor presentations, capability statements, and fundraising materials. Gather, analyze, and compile information required for proposal development. Collaborate with technical teams to develop competitive and high-quality funding proposals. Support resource mobilization initiatives and donor communication efforts. External Relations and Stakeholder Engagement Develop and maintain strong working relationships with government institutions, donors, partners, cooperatives, private sector actors, and media organizations. Represent the organization in meetings, workshops, conferences, and other external engagements as assigned. Coordinate strategic communication and stakeholder engagement activities. Support leadership in strengthening organizational partnerships and visibility. Storytelling and Content Development Develop success stories, impact stories, case studies, testimonials, and other communication products that demonstrate organizational achievements. Lead documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and program results. Coordinate photography, videography, and documentary development activities. Produce high-quality written and visual content for internal and external audiences . Social Media and Branding Manage the organization's social media platforms and digital communication channels. Develop engaging content to increase organizational visibility and stakeholder engagement. Ensure consistent application of organizational branding and communication standards. Support the development of promotional materials, publications, and visibility products. Donor and Visitor Facilitation Coordinate and facilitate donor, partner, media, and stakeholder visits to project sites. Prepare briefing documents, presentations, visit itineraries, and communication materials. Ensure effective organization and management of field visits and engagement events. Document and communicate key outcomes from donor and partner visits.