Business Development and Knowledge Management Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date : April / May 2025

Placement Length : 6 months with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements : English Level 5-Fluent

Eligibility : Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

If you are passionate about helping organizations in institutional capacity development and enhancing organizational contributions for national poverty reduction efforts of the government and climate action, this is the role for you.

As a Business Development and Knowledge Management Advisor, you'll be working with Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) along with their team in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

In this role, you will support GGGI Ethiopia country office in the areas of business development, knowledge management, communication, and project/program report writing, as well as provide training for related project staff to enhance organizational capacity through developing internal and external communication strategic documents and transferring skilled knowledge to the team.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Document lessons learnt, results from past and ongoing projects and using the same to identify funding opportunities across a variety of sectors and donors landscape and using the same to support the country team in proposal development.
• Support the development of project reports using lessons learnt from green growth projects being implemented by the country office and its implementing partners.
• Develop knowledge management strategies, products, and methodologies on climate action for GGGI Ethiopia country office.
• Support quality control and brand management of country office communications and publications.
• Design appropriate communication strategies to enhance the visibility of GGGI Ethiopia.
• Conduct training for project managers and technical teams on communication, knowledge product development, and knowledge management.

Essential Requirements:

• Master’s degree in business management, international relations, development economics, international development, knowledge management, and related field of study.
• A minimum of seven years of practical experience in an international development organization in business development and knowledge management.
• Strong experience in collaborating with international development organizations and donors.
• Experience in building effective partnerships.
• Experience in knowledge sharing and capacity development.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Knowledge management and knowledge product development experience.

Support Package:

• Modest monthly living allowance
• Accommodation while in placement
• Medical Health Insurance (including the cost of required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation (ICO), and Reintegration Debriefing
• Support while in placement through Cuso International's Country Program Office (CPO) and local partners throughout your placement
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) while in placement and upon return
• Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Selection Requirements:

• Confirm Passport or Permanent Resident details for travel purposes
• Provide 2 Professional References and 1 Personal Reference
• Complete a language assessment during the preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
• Obtain a satisfactory Police Check
• Complete a medical exam and be medically cleared before your departure
• Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated following the World Health Organization-approved vaccines.