1. Organizational Context

The 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.

2. Role Summary

Reporting to the CTO, the Grants & Resource Mobilization Manager 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.

3. Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

A. Pipeline Development & Intelligence

• Conduct daily monitoring of donor portals (USAID, EU, Foundations) to identify calls for proposals aligned with the program mission.

• Perform initial eligibility screenings against mandatory donor criteria.

• Maintain a real-time 'Funding Tracker' to provide leadership with visibility on upcoming deadlines and submission statuses.

B. Proposal Development & Technical Writing

• Lead the drafting of concept notes, Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), and full technical proposals.

• Coordinate the assembly of complex bid packages, including staff CVs, past performance reports, and registration documents.

• Standardize a 'boilerplate' library of organizational success stories and technical approaches to increase submission efficiency.

C. Strategic Partnership & Consortium Coordination

• Map and vet local/international NGOs and private sector players for potential co-applications.

• Identify 'Gap-Filler' partners to enhance the competitiveness of joint grant applications.

• Facilitate the drafting and signing of MOUs and Teaming Agreements before grant opportunities arise.

• Organize pre-bid workshops with partners to ensure project designs are substantive and collaborative.

D. Grant Management & Stewardship

• Act as the primary focal point for communication within multi-partner consortiums.

• Manage a schedule of regular 'touchpoints' with existing partners to ensure active engagement outside of bid cycles.

• Manage the full grant lifecycle: from initial 'Go/No-Go' assessments to post-award tracking and donor updates.