Save the Children is looking for Programme Development and Quality Head – (2000038V)

Employee Status: Fixed Term

Closing Date: Jun 23, 2020

Title: Head of Program Development 

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Purpose of the role:

The Head of Program Development will work to undertake strategic portfolio analysis, identify donor opportunities, facilitate donor engagement, assist in the development of fundraising strategies, and coordinate proposal development for large and strategic funding opportunities. Recognising that many conversations with donors involve a review or update around current grants as well as discussions about new opportunities, s/he will also be expected to work closely with the Awards and Operations teams to keep informed about the progress of all major institutional grants and emerging needs and gaps. S/he will also be required to build and maintain positive working relationships with the different Members of Save the Children International who provide programme funding.

 

Qualifications and experience

  • Advanced degree in an area of international studies, social development or equivalent
  • Minimum of 6 years of progressive work experience in fundraising/new business development/resource mobilization
  • Substantial and proven experience of coordinating the development of/writing winning proposals with key institutional donors
  • Excellent writing and editing skills, and budget development skills, with high attention to detail
  • Highly developed interpersonal, presentation and communication skills to work effectively with other team members/departments, as well as influence, inform and negotiate with partners and donors
  • Sound personal organisational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-tasking, prioritisation of tasks, and working under pressure
  • Must possess a strong work ethic, have confidence, take initiative and be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player as well as individual contributor
  • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
  • Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles
  • Information Communication Technology literate

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

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