Programmes and Partnerships Coordinator

About the Organization

The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life, and our mission is to improve the lives of donkeys every day. We will achieve this by transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide by fostering greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships. Globally, we support projects in countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and South America, transforming lives through direct care, community training, collaborative partnerships and advocacy work to improve the way donkeys are treated.

Job Summary

These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an outstanding opportunity for a proactive, well organised professional to join our International and Partnerships team as our Programmes and Partnerships Coordinator for Ethiopia. As our Programmes and Partnerships Coordinator you will work alongside the Regional Programmes and Partnerships Advisor (RPPA) – Africa, to ensure the internal capacities, competencies and resources are in place to effectively deliver The Donkey Sanctuary's strategy in support of donkey and mule welfare. The post-holder will support in relationship management with strategic partners in the focus area and assist in the processes of the project cycle, working closely with the RPPA Africa, to support the expansion of programmatic work across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include –

• Support programme cycle management in relation to funded partnerships in Ethiopia. This includes: processing funding applications, arranging project grants, maintaining effective partnership relationships, reporting and learning.
• In support of the RPPA Africa, ensure demonstrable compliance with organisational policies and procedures, especially in relation to partner due diligence.
• Alongside the RPPA Africa ensure the internal capacities, competencies and resources are in place to effectively deliver The Donkey Sanctuary's strategies in Ethiopia.
• Co-ordinate Ethiopia projects and programmes to ensure that they are monitored and evaluated appropriately, to ensure positive outcomes and the effective deployment of resources.
• Through frequent engagement with country teams ensure that the Ethiopia country programme and the organisation is fully co-ordinated.
• Support the collation of context analysis, data, case studies and photographs to contribute to how we manage and talk about our work.

Required Qualifications

• Significant Ethiopian experience in a sector adjacent to Animal Welfare, International Development or other.
• Demonstrable project/programme cycle management experience, ideally in animal welfare or international development.
• Educated to degree level or above (or equivalent experience).
• Understanding and experience of appropriate use of project monitoring and reporting tools.
• Experience of working and communicating internationally, demonstrating an ability to build strong working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Competent IT Skills, including MS Office.
• Fluent in English

Required Skills and Competencies

• Skills in organizing and facilitating training programs

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the: The Donkey Sanctuary | Careers.

Please note, the post holder must have the legal right to live and work in Ethiopia. Local employment legislation, salary (including currency and core working hours), and any benefits applicable in Ethiopia will apply.

Application Closing Date: Monday 28 September 2026.

Additional Information

Currently the post is based at The Donkey Sanctuary Ethiopia (DSE), Addis Ababa, Bole Road, Birhany Building, 1st Floor, Near Bon Royal Hotel – this is a fixed-term, 18-month contract starting as soon, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 08.00 – 16.30.

The working pattern for this role will be hybrid working, which combine onsite and home working under our guiding principles for such roles, with onsite attendance currently anticipated to be 1-2 days a month. The working pattern will be agreed between the line manager and post-holder.

There may be occasions when the post holder may be required to work at another location considered reasonable by the Charity.