Head of Programme Design and Development
Quick answer
Save the Children International is hiring a Head of Programme Design and Development in Maputo, Mozambique, with a focus on innovative project design, partnership development, and business strategy. The role requires a Master’s degree and at least 8 years of experience in emergency and development contexts.
- Role
- Head of Programme Design and Development
- Organization
- Save the Children International
- Location
- Maputo, Mozambique
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Head of Programme Design and Development is a senior position within the PDQ Department at Save the Children International, focusing on innovative project design, partnership development, and business strategy.
What you'll do
- Lead the effective design of innovative, transformational, and high-impact projects and programs
- Oversee strategic portfolio analysis and identify donor engagement opportunities
- Develop new project designs based on implementation learning
- Facilitate the development of ambitious, evidence-based, and scalable programs across contexts
- Engage with institutional donors, private sector partners, foundations, and strategic stakeholders to secure funding and build partnerships
What it takes
- Master’s degree in social development or equivalent
- Minimum of 8 years experience in emergency and development contexts
- Proven track record in producing large-scale proposals for institutional donors
- Excellent writing/editing skills, budget development skills, and presentation/communication skills
- Experience engaging with institutional donors, private sector partners, foundations, and strategic stakeholders to secure funding and build partnerships
- Experience developing resource mobilization or fundraising strategies
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Maputo, Mozambique
What is the compensation?
Not specified in the posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
A Master’s degree and at least 8 years of experience in emergency and development contexts, among other qualifications.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates must submit their CV and motivation letter in English by August 23, 2026, through the provided link.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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