Job Details

TITLE: Head of Programme DevelopmentTEAM/PROGRAMME: Programme Development and QualityGRADE: Grade 2 SMT
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:Level 3: The role involves frequent or intensive contact with children, either directly through country programs or indirectly by ensuring staff vetting processes are in place.ROLE PURPOSE
Are you ready to shape the future of children in Sudan? Save the Children’s Sudan Country Office is one of the fastest-growing operations in East and Southern Africa, with a funding stretch goal of USD 70 million for 2022-2024. As the Head of Programme Development, you'll drive this ambitious vision by diversifying donor portfolios, shifting towards development funding, and positioning Save the Children as a partner of choice for emerging donors and key stakeholders. This strategic role combines innovation, relationship-building, and high-level proposal development to create transformative opportunities for children in need.SCOPE OF ROLE
Reports to: Director of Programme Development and QualityKey Relationships: SMT, PDQ, Finance, Awards, Technical Advisors, DonorsKEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY Strategic Leadership

• Analyze funding trends and design a dynamic resource mobilization strategy to support the Country Strategic Plan.
• Ensure funding aligns with strategic objectives, leveraging innovations and lessons learned from past projects.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, partners, and line ministries, positioning SC Sudan as a leading development actor.

Donor Engagement

• Lead donor intelligence efforts to identify opportunities and trends.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date donor engagement plan, ensuring Save the Children Sudan remains competitive.
• Represent the Country Office at high-level donor forums, workshops, and conferences.

Proposal Development

• Oversee the development of high-value, impactful proposals, ensuring quality and alignment with donor priorities.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration for proposal inputs from Technical Advisors, Operations, Finance, and HR.
• Maintain a knowledge bank of assessments and community analysis to inform proposal design.

Documentation & Learning

• Capture lessons from ongoing projects to strengthen future program design.
• Work with MEAL teams to integrate evidence-based insights into proposals and reporting.

Capacity Building

• Build internal capacity for donor engagement, proposal development, and strategic partnerships through training and mentoring.

People Management

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for the Programme Development team.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative culture focused on delivering results for children.

Senior Management Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to SMT decision-making and oversee the quality of field implementation.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) Accountability
Takes ownership of decisions and resources, ensuring high performance and accountability at all levels.Ambition
Sets bold goals, inspires the team, and leads with vision.Collaboration
Builds relationships, listens actively, and thrives on diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals.Creativity
Encourages innovation and embraces smart risks.Integrity
Promotes transparency and trust through ethical leadership.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in both emergency and development contexts.
• Proven success in leading proposal development, donor engagement, and building strategic partnerships.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Are you up for the challenge? Let’s work together to deliver life-saving programs and build a brighter future for children in Sudan.