Programme Quality and Business Development Manager

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 c15,000 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.

Contract length: 2 Years

The role

The Programme Quality and Business Development Manager is a senior leadership position within the Programme Development and Quality Team . Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality, he/she will lead on oversight on all new funding opportunities, including coordination of proposals and communication with Members; ensure that our learning is translated into stronger and more impactful programmes (at conception stage); manage and support technical thematic advisors who are r esponsible for programme quality standards; and, assist in annual and strategic planning. 75% of this job is dedicated to managing the new business development and proposal writing/ coordination function . The Programme Qu a lity and Business Development Manager will deputise for the Director of Programme Development and Qu a lity in h i s / her absence.

Qualifications and experience

Development professional with a relevant Masters' Degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Recommended a minimum of five years management in a both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, child poverty, child protection, child governance, , health and nutrition, and emergencies
• Excellent writing/editing skills, budget development skills and presentation/communication skills.
• Experience in presenting project information to donors and partners.
• Experience in leading development of large-scale or strategic proposals, including the development of project budgets greater than $1 million.
• Experience in both development and humanitarian sector preferred.
• Proven representation and advocacy skills.
• Experience in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights Based programming in programme design, implementation and evaluation .
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in

. Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.

Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.

• Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written, required . Fluency in French is required.
• Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child

Safeguarding policy.

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs


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Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: asobossi.14183.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com