Internal and External Vacancy Announcement and Application Form
Organization: Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (HFE)
Website: https://hamlinfistula.org
Duty Station: Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Announcement Date: October 6, 2026
ABOUT HAMLIN FISTULA ETHIOPIA
Established by pioneering surgeons Dr. Reginald Hamlin and Dr. Catherine Hamlin, Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (HFE) is a world-renowned, leading Ethiopian healthcare organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula and the transformation of maternal healthcare across the nation.
For 67 years, HFE has provided holistic care—encompassing surgical treatment, rehabilitation, reintegration, and preventative midwifery education—to thousands of women. Today, HFE employs a dedicated workforce of over 600 staff and operates a comprehensive nationwide network comprising:
- The Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital (main referral hub)
- Five regional fistula hospitals in Mekelle, Yirgalem, Metu, Harar, and Bahir Dar
- Desta Mender, Hamlin’s Rehabilitation and Reintegration Center
- The Hamlin College of Midwives
- Over 90 Hamlin-supported rural midwifery clinics
Through high-quality clinical care, capacity building, and strategic partnerships, HFE works tirelessly toward its ultimate goal: the complete eradication of obstetric fistula in Ethiopia.
- Job Title: Fundraising & Partnerships Officer
- Location: Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Quantity: 1 (One)
- Salary: As per the organization's scale
- Employment Type: 1-Year Contract
POSITION SUMMARY
The Fundraising & Partnerships Officer will lead the design, execution, and expansion of strategic initiatives aimed at maximizing philanthropic revenue and cultivating high-value external partnerships within Ethiopia and work closely with the Global Funding Strategy across the broader region and ensure coordination of all engagement with international donors
The Officer will promote and strengthen HFE’s reputation as a trusted partner of choice for locally based and regional philanthropic funders, corporate actors, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), diplomatic missions/Embassies, multilateral institutions, INGOs, and national government entities. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability and strategic positioning of HFE's life-saving programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Fundraising & Revenue Generation
- Lead the development and execution of a multifaceted, sustainable fundraising strategy aligned with HFE’s annual operational plans and long-term strategic plan.
- Develop annual fundraising work plans and revenue targets in close consultation and alignment with the General Manager and Global Funding Strategy.
- Ensure full alignment of all fundraising activities with Ethiopian legal, tax, and regulatory frameworks governing non-profit organizations.
- Corporate & High-Net-Worth Individual (HNWI) Cultivation
- Conduct systematic donor mapping to identify and profile corporate entities, private sector partners, and HNWIs within Ethiopia.
- Design and implement tailored approach strategies, pitch decks, and donor stewardship programs to secure major domestic gifts and corporate social responsibility (CSR) sponsorships.
Embassy & Diplomatic Mission Engagement
- Establish and execute a centralized, structured outreach strategy toward foreign Embassies, diplomatic missions, and bilateral development agencies based in Addis Ababa.
- Proactively track, evaluate, write, and submit high-quality grant applications for Embassy funding schemes and local development funds.
Regional Foundations & Multilateral Partnerships
- Map and engage philanthropic foundations, trust funds, and institutional grant makers operating across East Africa.
- Build strategic alliances with multilateral organizations, UN agencies, and INGOs for joint programmatic implementation, multi-stakeholder initiatives, advocacy campaigns, and co-fundraising events.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of past, current, and prospective partners—tracking active MoUs, lead contacts, and renewal dates. Conduct regular progress follow-ups and ensure strict compliance with all partner reporting, legal, and operational requirements.
Strategic Positioning, Thought Leadership & Advocacy
- Elevate HFE’s visibility across agreed networks, technical working groups, consortiums, and policy platforms.
- Research high-profile international and regional conferences, symposiums, and professional association events to secure strategic speaking engagements and presentation opportunities for HFE clinicians and leadership.
- Work collaboratively with INGO partners and local networks to spearhead joint advocacy campaigns aimed at improving maternal healthcare standards and resource allocation.
Income Generating Activities (IGAs) & Social Enterprise Development
- Conduct market research, feasibility studies, and business plan design to identify IGA opportunities aligned with HFE's core mission without compromising primary objectives.
- Navigate national non-profit laws, consult on optimal legal structures, and ensure full compliance with business licensing, VAT, and corporate tax frameworks.
- Secure initial seed capital, implement distinct accounting mechanisms to separate commercial operations from charitable funds, and direct net revenues back into core programs.
- Establish commercial workflows and IT systems, assign qualified personnel, and implement risk-mitigation protocols to protect the organization's reputation and financial health.