Programmes and Partnerships Coordinator
We are seeking an experienced programme professional to support effective partnerships and projects that improve animal welfare across Ethiopia.
Salary: £31,425 per annumLocation: The role is based in Sidmouth and offers hybrid working, with attendance currently anticipated to be one or two days each month. The normal working pattern is Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per weekContract: Fixed-term for 18 monthsClosing date: Monday 28 September 2026
About the role
You will join an international programmes and partnerships team, supporting the successful coordination, monitoring and development of projects in Ethiopia.
Working closely with the Regional Programmes and Partnerships Advisor for Africa, you will help ensure that partnerships have the capacity, resources and support required to deliver positive and sustainable outcomes for animal welfare.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the full programme cycle for funded partnerships in Ethiopia, including funding applications, project grants, reporting and shared learning
Building and maintaining effective relationships with strategic partners and country teams
Coordinating projects and programmes to ensure they are appropriately monitored and evaluated
Supporting partner due diligence and compliance with organisational policies and procedures
Helping to ensure the right internal capacity, skills and resources are available to deliver the organisation’s strategy in Ethiopia
Collating contextual information, data, case studies and photography to demonstrate the impact of the work
Supporting communication and coordination between country teams and the wider organisation
About you
You will have significant experience of working in Ethiopia within international development, animal welfare or a closely related sector.
You will also have:
Demonstrable project or programme cycle management experience
Experience using project monitoring, evaluation and reporting tools
The ability to develop strong relationships with diverse international stakeholders
A degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Strong organisational, communication and coordination skills
Competent Microsoft Office skills
Fluency in English
Benefits include:
Competitive pension.
Life assurance – 2 x annual salary
31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service pro rata
Wellbeing team.
Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
Long service awards.
Healthshield plan
Free parking.
Life assurance.
Subsidised restaurant and shop.
About the Organisation
Join one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.
The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Programme Coordinator, International Programmes Coordinator, Partnerships Coordinator, Project Coordinator, International Development Coordinator, Grants Coordinator, Programme Officer, Partnerships Officer or Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, NFP People. #INDNFP
