Business Development Associate Role Available

About the Company

Green Scene Energy PLC is a private limited company dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality solar energy solutions to off-grid and weak-grid areas in Ethiopia. Our mission is to make sustainable energy accessible to all, contributing to a cleaner and greener environment.

Website: https://greensceneethiopia.com/

Position Summary

The Business Development Associate provides critical operational and coordination support to the Strategic Growth & Partnerships team. The role focuses on ensuring effective implementation and tracking of business development and grant-related activities, with project coordination comprising approximately 50% of the position.

The Associate will work closely with the Proposal Development Specialist and the Grant & Business Development Manager to enhance proposal success rates, streamline documentation, and ensure on-time, compliant project execution and reporting.

Department: Business Development (Strategic Growth & Partnerships)

Reports to: Business Development Manager

Key Responsibilities (Indicative Time Allocation)

1. Project Coordination and Tracking

• Manage day-to-day coordination of awarded and pipeline projects, ensuring timely progress on tasks, deliverables, and milestones.
• Maintain detailed project trackers, milestone logs, and dashboards to monitor implementation and flag potential risks.
• Coordinate activities with internal teams (Technical, Finance, Operations) and external partners or contractors.
• Ensure timely submission of donor deliverables and compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical project records, including contracts, MoUs, work plans, and budgets.
• Support logistics for project activities such as workshops, field visits, and stakeholder engagements.
• Prepare concise monthly status summaries for review by the Grant & Business Development Manager.

2. Proposal Development Support

• Assemble standard proposal attachments (organizational profiles, CVs, annexes, budgets, certifications).
• Conduct preliminary eligibility checks for funding calls and summarize key donor requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain and update the grant opportunities tracker; highlight priority calls.
• Support drafting of concept notes, data inputs, and proposal sections as required.
• Coordinate internal review processes and ensure timely, compliant submissions.

3. Research and Data Collection

• Conduct initial research on funders, donor priorities, and industry trends.
• Collect and organize data for proposals, reports, and case studies (market data, baseline indicators, success stories).
• Maintain an updated evidence and reference library for use in proposal development.
• Assist in developing monitoring indicators and simple data collection tools.

4. Team and Stakeholder Coordination

• Facilitate communication and coordination among team members, departments, and external stakeholders.
• Schedule and document meetings; circulate notes and track action items to completion.
• Represent Green Scene Energy in relevant meetings and events as delegated.
• Support reporting on departmental activities, performance, and external engagements.

5. Grant Opportunity Identification and Database Management

• Identify and categorize new grant funding opportunities aligned with Green Scene’s strategic priorities.
• Maintain a clean, updated database of opportunities, including source details, eligibility, and deadlines.
• Conduct preliminary screening and eligibility analysis for potential grant calls.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Project Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in project coordination, grants administration, or business development.
• Proven ability to maintain multiple trackers, manage documentation, and coordinate complex projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with donor-funded projects (bilateral, multilateral, or foundations).
• Familiarity with donor reporting formats and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and project management tools such as Notion.
• Understanding of the clean energy or clean cooking sector in Ethiopia or the region.
• Experience in strategic communications, research, consultancy, or partnership management.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English (Amharic proficiency an advantage).
• Strong time management and ability to meet tight deadlines with accuracy.
• Proven teamwork and interpersonal skills for cross-functional coordination.
• Quantitative and analytical capability for data handling and reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and related analytical tools.
• Proactive, dependable, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Professional integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of renewable energy and climate-related projects.
• Familiarity with Ethiopian business procedures and donor mechanisms.
• Experience using CRM or grant management software.
• Ability to operate effectively in environments with intermittent power or connectivity.

Compensation and Benefits

• Gross Salary: ETB 20,000 per month
• Performance Commission: Up to ETB 15,000 per month based on target achievement and departmental metrics (attached)
• Grant Success Bonuses: Additional performance-based incentives for successful grant applications and disbursements

Work Environment

• Full-time work model based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
• Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday, and half-day on Saturday.
• Dynamic, collaborative work environment within a growing renewable energy company.
• Occasional travel for project coordination, donor meetings, or field visits may be required.

Green Scene Energy is an equal-opportunity employer. Women and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply

Skills Required:

• Automotive
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• Civil / Engineering / Cotm
• Electrician / Electronics / Electrical / Engineering
• Environmental / Natural / Resource
• Food / Technology / Science / Engineering
• Hydraulics / Water / Engineering
• Industrial / Manufacturing
• Mechanics / Mechanical / Engineering
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development