Eco-Benin has opened recruitment for the position of Responsable du développement philanthropique et de la mobilisation des ressources based in Abomey-Calavi. The organization established this role as a 2-year renewable fixed-term contract, known as a CDD. Candidates interested in the philanthropy lead vacancy must submit their applications by the deadline of Friday, November 20, 2026. The submission period closes at 5:00 PM local time on that date. Benin Ecotourism Concern manages the recruitment process for this regional post.
Organizational History and Reach
Benin Ecotourism Concern, also known as Eco-Benin, has maintained operations since 1999. The organization coordinates environmental and community-based initiatives throughout the country. Since its inception in 1999, the organization has focused its efforts on sustainable development and the preservation of natural resources.
Current project coverage spans more than 230 localities. These activities extend across 32 communes in Benin. By operating across these 32 communes, the organization facilitates direct engagement with local populations and stakeholders. The scale of the work conducted by Eco-Benin across these 230 localities serves as the foundation for its ongoing environmental programs. The organization remains committed to these 230 localities to ensure the continuity of its established community-based environmental projects.
Strategic Financial Growth Goals
Eco-Benin established a target to mobilize 20 million euros by 2030. The organization intends to use these funds to strengthen its financial autonomy. This goal of mobilizing 20 million euros by 2030 represents a significant milestone in the long-term strategic planning of Benin Ecotourism Concern. The financial resources acquired will be directed toward maintaining the operational capacity required to support the ongoing initiatives across the country.
The Responsable du développement philanthropique et de la mobilisation des ressources will operate from the headquarters in Abomey-Calavi. Benin Ecotourism Concern requires the successful candidate to conduct both field travel within the country and international trips. This requirement for field travel ensures that the lead maintains a direct connection to the projects occurring in the 230 localities. The international trips are a necessary component of the role to facilitate the expansion of philanthropic networks beyond the borders of Benin.
Employment for this position is scheduled to begin in December 2026. The selected individual will manage the resource mobilization activities necessary to reach the 20 million euro target. The transition into this role during December 2026 will allow the new hire to immediately begin aligning the organization's fundraising strategies with the 2030 financial objectives. As the organization prepares for this transition, the management of the recruitment process by Benin Ecotourism Concern ensures that the candidate selected will be equipped to handle the demands of the 2-year renewable contract. The combination of local field presence and international outreach remains central to the duties assigned to this position. By focusing on these specific resource mobilization efforts, the organization aims to secure the necessary funding to sustain its presence across the 32 communes involved in its current operational reach.
