Organization Profile
Green Scene Energy is a private limited company dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality solar energy solutions to off-grid and weak-grid areas in Ethiopia. The mission is to make sustainable energy accessible to all, contributing to a cleaner and greener environment.
Job Summary
The Business Development Associate provides operational and coordination support to the Strategic Growth & Partnerships team. The role includes project coordination (50%) and ensures effective implementation, tracking, and reporting of business development and grant-related activities.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination and Tracking
- Manage day-to-day coordination of awarded and pipeline projects, ensuring timely progress.
- Maintain project trackers, milestone logs, and dashboards.
- Coordinate with internal teams (Technical, Finance, Operations) and external partners.
- Ensure timely submission of donor deliverables and compliance documentation.
- Maintain accurate digital and physical project records.
- Support logistics for workshops, field visits, and stakeholder engagements.
- Prepare monthly status summaries for management review.
Proposal Development Support
- Assemble proposal attachments (profiles, CVs, annexes, budgets).
- Conduct preliminary eligibility checks and summarize donor requirements.
- Maintain grant opportunities tracker and highlight priority calls.
- Support drafting of concept notes and proposal sections.
- Coordinate internal review processes for timely submissions.
Research and Data Collection
- Conduct research on funders, donor priorities, and industry trends.
- Collect and organize data for proposals, reports, and case studies.
- Maintain an updated evidence and reference library.
- Assist in developing monitoring indicators and data collection tools.
Team and Stakeholder Coordination
- Facilitate communication among team members, departments, and stakeholders.
- Schedule and document meetings; track action items.
- Represent the organization at meetings and events as delegated.
- Support departmental reporting and external engagements.
Grant Opportunity Identification and Database Management
- Identify and categorize new grant opportunities aligned with strategic priorities.
- Maintain updated grant database with eligibility and deadline details.
- Conduct preliminary screening for potential grant calls.
Compensation and Benefits
- Gross Salary: ETB 20,000/month
- Performance Commission: Up to ETB 15,000/month
- Grant Success Bonuses for successful applications
- Full-time office work (Mon–Fri 8:30–17:30, half-day Sat)
- Occasional travel for projects or donor meetings
- Dynamic, collaborative work environment
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Project Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in project coordination, grants administration, or business development
- Proven ability to manage multiple trackers, documentation, and complex projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with donor-funded projects
- Familiarity with donor reporting and compliance
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and project management tools (e.g., Notion)
- Understanding of the clean energy sector in Ethiopia or the region
- Experience in strategic communications, research, consultancy, or partnerships
Skills and Competencies
- Organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English (Amharic is an advantage)
- Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Quantitative and analytical capabilities
- Advanced Excel and analytical tools
- Proactive and solutions-oriented
- Professional integrity and discretion
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of renewable energy and climate-related projects
- Familiarity with Ethiopian business procedures and donor mechanisms
- Experience with CRM or grant management software
- Ability to operate in environments with intermittent power or connectivity
Required Skills
- Active listening
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Account management
How to Apply
Submit the following via this link before January 25, 2026:
Apply link
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample (preferably a grant proposal)
- References from previous employers
Green Scene Energy is an equal-opportunity employer. Women and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.