Working in close collaboration with the Fundraising, Communications and Marketing team, the role ensures the production of high-quality proposals and impact-driven

delivery and reporting. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the post holder contributes to shaping organisational strategy, leadership, and growth.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

Leadership 

• Provide strategic leadership for the development of Chance for Childhood’s programme portfolio. Ensure the organisation is recognised for high-quality, effective programming aligned with its global strategies.
• Ensure the programme portfolio reflects multi-sectoral and dual-mandate priorities, in line with the global strategy and Theory of Change.
• Promote a culture of innovation, ambition, learning, and excellence by supporting and guiding staff in their daily work.
• Actively contribute to the SMT, fostering collaboration and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Programme Development, Management and Delivery 

• Develop and submit a comprehensive Programme Development Strategy and Process aligned with the global strategy, for review and approval by the SMT. • Oversee the implementation of Programme Development Strategy and reporting monthly on the progress made towards set milestones.
• Identify, research, and share information on new funding opportunities from bilateral, multilateral, and institutional donors.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and potential partners for large-scale or strategic funding opportunities.
• Support the design of strategies for leading or partnering in funding opportunities. • Track upcoming funding opportunities and donor engagement processes, providing monthly updates to the SMT.
• Oversee the development of context-specific strategies, programme plans, and budgets that align with CfC’s global strategy and partnership model. • Monitor project delivery milestones across the programme portfolio to ensure timely and effective implementation.

• Provide strategic leadership for the development of the programme portfolio
• Ensure high-quality, effective programming aligned with global strategies
• Promote a culture of innovation, ambition, learning, and excellence
• Develop and submit a comprehensive Programme Development Strategy
• Lead the development of high-value, complex proposals and bids
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and partners
• Develop strong systems for monitoring, evaluation, learning, and knowledge management
• Lead the development and regular updating of the donor engagement strategy

• Proven success in securing and managing grants from major institutional donors
• Experience designing and delivering impactful programmes in development contexts
• Strong financial acumen and oversight of complex budgets
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the international NGO sector
• Proven leadership experience
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-country programmes
• Strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems
• Aligned with Chance for Childhood's mission and values