Department Overview
The Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Department is responsible for building and maintaining strategic partnerships that strengthen TESFA’s mission and expand opportunities for refugees with disabilities. The department identifies funding opportunities, develops project proposals, mobilizes financial and non-financial resources, and fosters collaboration with government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, academic institutions, private sector organizations, and community stakeholders. It works to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of TESFA through effective networking, fundraising, and partnership development.
Department Lead: Head of Partnerships & Resource Mobilization
Lead Programme Area: Capacity & Partnerships
Lead Sub-Programme: Partnerships & Resource Mobilization
Supporting Departments
All TESFA departments contribute according to their technical expertise and programme priorities.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and implement TESFA’s partnership and resource mobilization strategy.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with donors, government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector organizations, and development partners.
- Identify funding opportunities and coordinate grant, project, and fundraising proposals.
- Mobilize financial, technical, and in-kind resources to support TESFA’s programmes and operations.
- Promote strategic collaborations that enhance organizational capacity and service delivery.
- Coordinate sponsorship, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and partnership initiatives.
- Represent TESFA in networking events, meetings, and partnership forums.
- Support project planning, reporting, donor communication, and partnership accountability.
- Strengthen TESFA’s sustainability through innovative fundraising and resource mobilization initiatives.
Professional Profile
Mr. Samuel Lemma Yemiru serves as the Head of Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Department at TESFA Refugees with Disabilities Association. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Addis Ababa University and has over 10 years of progressive professional experience in financial management, accounting, budgeting, reporting, and organizational operations. He currently serves as a Senior Accountant at Ethiopia Trading Enterprise, where he provides leadership in financial reporting, budget management, internal controls, and strategic financial planning.
In addition to his finance background, Mr. Samuel has experience as a Research Assistant, contributing to data collection, analysis, report preparation, and stakeholder engagement. His strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, combined with his experience in planning and organizational management, enable him to build strategic partnerships, mobilize resources, and strengthen institutional relationships that support TESFA’s mission of empowering refugees with disabilities.
Email: partnershipsresource@tesfa.com.et
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