Membership
MapAid has a volunteer membership of more than thirty experienced specialists across a range of disciplines such as mapping, GIS, AI, hydrology, agriculture, etc.
We also have several teams in Ethiopia covering AI development, data curation, and end-user analysis.
Board
Paul Davies, Ph.D., PG Dip – Chair
Rupert Douglas-Bate, B.Sc., M.Sc., MBA – CEO/Secretary
Algernon Sloane – B.Sc.
Jaqueline Sloane – B.A.
Financial Management
Paul Davies, Ph.D., PG Dip – Chair
Watchman Accountants Ltd.
Registrations
Global MapAid is registered with the England & Wales Charity Commission as a charity (No. 1124301) and as a limited company (No. 6577773). It was founded in 2004 in California, U.S., and is a confirmed 501c3 tax‑exempt U.S. non‑profit charity, the fiscal sponsor of Global MapAid. EIN 20‑8655418. Donations are tax deductible for U.S. donors.
About Global MapAid
Global MapAid (“MapAid”) is a non‑profit organization focused on improving food supply, clean drinking water, and irrigation for small farmers in Africa, starting with Ethiopia’s 47 million small farmers. Our method is to co‑create an Artificial Intelligence “WellMapr” in Ethiopia to map shallow groundwater, helping specialists identify drilling sites and optimize resources.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Business Development Manager familiar with the USA who is passionate and can dedicate at least 2 days per week to build funding for our Ethiopia work and create a small US volunteer team. This is an unpaid, volunteer role.
Goals
- Goal One: Create and execute a fundraising plan for MapAid.
- Goal Two: Support funding initiatives for a local partner in Ethiopia, who is digitizing data vital to our AI system.
- Goal Three: Build a small volunteer team (lawyer, marketer, grants writer) to share the load.
Responsibilities
- Fundraising – write and execute a plan, open to professional input.
- Flexibility – support MapAid and the Ethiopian partner.
- Miscellaneous – prepare for evolving role.
- Collaboration – work with board, fundraising and program teams.
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and verbal communication.
- Experience managing administration.
- Networker and public speaker.
- Past business development experience.
- Useful book of contacts.
- Passion for bringing water to small farmers and for Africa.
- Age and retiree status not a barrier.
Benefits
- Valuable experience in charity work.
- Meaningful global impact.
- Connection with a passionate community of changemakers.
- Complement retirement or part‑time work.
Application Details
Submit a short CV and cover note explaining your ideas. You must commit at least 2 days per week for a minimum of 18 months.
- Reliability to stay in the role for at least 18 months.
- Passion for Africa and motivation to make a difference.
- Access to UK follower networks – all demographics welcome, especially females aged 50‑65 and youth.
Kind regards,Rupert D-BChair, MapAid
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