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Job Summary

• Recruiter: Save the Children
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree
• Vacancies Number: 1
• Province: Kabul
• Gender: Male/Female
• Experience: 4+ years
• Last Date:⁦ ⁦12 Aug, 2026⁩

The Programme Development Manager will have responsibilities that include:

• Develop and implement funding strategies by identifying donor trends, funding opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
• Strengthen relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders to expand fundraising opportunities.
• Coordinate proposal development, oversee project design, and ensure high-quality donor submissions.
• Work closely with technical and programme teams to integrate lessons learned into new funding proposals.
• Monitor donor priorities, funding pipelines, and market intelligence to support strategic decision-making.
• Promote effective knowledge management and share best practices to improve future fundraising performance.
• Support resource mobilization and funding coordination during emergency and humanitarian responses.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, innovation, and continuous professional development across teams.
• Uphold Save the Children's core values by demonstrating integrity, strategic thinking, collaboration, and responsible leadership.

Job Requirment

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Academic or professional background in business development, grant management, donor relations, strategic portfolio planning, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in both humanitarian and development programmes, preferably within Save the Children’s priority sectors.
• Minimum 2.5 years of experience leading the preparation of large, multi-partner funding proposals exceeding USD 1 million.
• Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with donors and government institutions.
• Strong understanding of donor regulations, budgeting, compliance requirements, and reporting standards.
• Experience conducting donor mapping and developing fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively with multicultural teams and build productive professional relationships.
• Good negotiation, coordination, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant computer systems.
• Commitment to Save the Children’s values and Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Experience with Afghanistan's donor environment and strategic portfolio management is an advantage.
• Additional duties may be assigned according to organisational needs and the employee's qualifications.
• Responsibilities must be carried out in line with SCI policies on Equal Opportunities, Child Safeguarding, and Health & Safety.

Submission Guideline

• Applier can apply through below link:

Apply link: https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/17251

Country

Afghanistan

City

Kabul

Submission Email

info@savethechildren.org

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