Save the Children Head of Programme Development and Partnership Jobs in Uganda
Save the Children Head of Programme Development and Partnership Jobs in Uganda
Save the Children International is currently recruiting for the Head of Programme Development and Partnership. S/he will be responsible for leading effective and timely program and business development from both a quality (results for children) and a business perspective.
The H-PD&P will oversee the process of donor and partner engagement, proposal development, award acquisition and monitoring/hand off awards to the Program Operations team within Save the Children Uganda (SCUG). The H-PD&P Manager will work closely with the DPDQ on SCUG's funding strategy and identifies large and strategic opportunities.
S/he will liaise with Members of Save the Children International and represent SCUG in-country with donor representatives and other stakeholders (including potential NGO and private sector partners, etc.), ably speaking to results of interventions.
To be successful for this role you will bring/have the following:
Master degree in an area of social development or equivalent.
At least 5 (five) years management in a both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children International priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, Youth employment and economic empowerment, 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 developing large proposals for donors such as EC, USAID, OFDA, DFID,
ECHO etc.
Experience of working with financial and other data systems to produce budgets, analyse data and track trends.
Ability to coach or mentor senior staff in proposal development or funding strategies
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
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 mind-sets.
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
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
Commitment to Save the Children International values and policies including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.
How to Apply
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