Job Title: Fundraising Officer 

Reporting to: Senior Development Manager

Location: Dublin 2 / Hybrid

Hours: Full Time, 40 hrs/week, including 2 core office days

Terms: 12-month contract (option to become permanent, subject to probation) 

Annual Leave: 27 days in addition to Irish Bank Holidays 

Application deadline: Monday 10th November 2025, 5pm    Interview dates: 24th - 26th November

Start date: Monday 5th January 2026

About Ethiopiaid Ireland

Ethiopiaid Ireland is a small charity making a big impact in Ethiopia. Established in Ireland in 2002, we’ve partnered with local NGOs to deliver life-changing programmes in maternal health, education, disability, women’s empowerment, and emergency relief. Our goal is to strengthen local capacity and enable lasting, community-led change.

Our Dublin office is hosted by Reed Recruitment and offers a friendly, flexible, and collaborative environment. You will also benefit from ongoing support and shared learning opportunities with the Ethiopiaid UK team. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a small, high-impact charity and become part of the global Ethiopiaid family—helping transform lives through locally-led change.

Role Purpose

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Fundraising Assistant to support our income growth and communications. Working closely with the Senior Development Manager and Administrative Officer, you’ll help raise awareness of Ethiopiaid’s work, support digital campaigns, and assist with donor engagement and fundraising activities.

This is a varied role ideal for a motivated, creative communicator who is passionate about international development and charity fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Communications

• Support the creation of engaging fundraising and marketing materials (e.g. Canva, Mailchimp, website, social media).
• Assist with digital fundraising campaigns and donor communications.
• Manage donor data and gift processing for appeals.
• Draft and personalise donor thank-you letters and stewardship messages.
• Conduct research for grant opportunities and assist in preparing applications and reports.
• Help develop supporter resources (e.g. church or legacy materials).
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative thinker with an ability to simplify complex issues.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Fluency in English.

Desirable:

• Experience with CRM systems (ideally Raiser’s Edge).
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office, digital tools).
• Knowledge of digital fundraising and social media marketing.
• Passion for international development and Ethiopiaid’s mission.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular hours.