Business Development and Grant Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven professional to lead our business growth initiatives, resource mobilization, and partnership development in the renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate will spearhead sustainable financing through grants, donations, and debt, while building robust relationships with donors, investors, development partners, and institutional stakeholders to expand our market footprint.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and pursue new B2B and institutional business opportunities, distribution channels, and partnership models.

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• Build and maintain strategic relationships with donors, financial institutions, development partners, government agencies, and industry associations.

• Draft and negotiate business proposals, partnership agreements, and MOUs to expand clean energy access and inclusive market development.

• Collaborate with technical and finance teams to design bankable project concepts, concept notes, and investment pitches.

• Secure grant, donation, and debt financing to support company expansion and innovation, while tracking trends in climate and blended finance.

• Liaise with investors and donors to ensure full compliance with funding conditions and reporting requirements.

• Represent the company at renewable energy forums, networking events, and policy consultations to advocate for an enabling solar business environment.

• Develop sales targets and growth strategies, using market feedback and partnership outcomes to refine commercial pricing and strategy.

• Prepare periodic executive reports on business growth, financing outcomes, and strategic milestones.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in energy-related engineering, agriculture, agronomy and related fields.

Sector Experience:

• Proven track record in business development, corporate partnerships, or grant administration, ideally within the renewable energy, climate finance, or international development sectors.

• Demonstrated success in writing winning grant proposals, securing donor funding, and structuring or closing institutional debt and investment deals.

• Strong command of resource mobilization, donor compliance standards, and designing bankable project concepts.

• Exceptional networking, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with government bodies, NGOs, development agencies, and financial institutions.

• Ability to work seamlessly alongside engineering, technical, and finance teams to translate technical solutions into compelling funding pitches.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic, with strong proficiency in executive reporting and proposal development.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV along with a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience in grant mobilization and business development to recruitment@meseretmare.com with the subject line "Application: Business Development and Grant Manager" by November 20, 2026.