Head of New Business Development-SCI Malawi-Zimbabwe Cluster.
Job Description
Save the Children is inviting applications from suitably qualified personnel to fill the position of Head of New Business Development (NBD) Manager – Malawi-Zimbabwe Cluster.
Job Description
The position will provide strategic leadership in driving and coordinating the growth and diversification of funding across Malawi and Zimbabwe, in alignment with the Cluster’s strategic priorities. The Head of NBD will lead the development and implementation of a Cluster-wide Funding Strategy that supports the achievement of the Country Strategic Plans and ensures the mobilisation of resources for quality, high-impact programming for children across both countries. The position reports directly to the PDQ Director.
In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in International Development, Project Planning and Management, Social Studies or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of demonstrated experience identifying and securing funding from government donors, multilateral agencies, corporate donors and/or foundations.
• Demonstrated experience in analysing funding landscapes and developing programme funding strategies aligned to strategic organisational goals.
• Proven experience facilitating programme design and Theory of Change development with technical, operations, MEAL and finance teams.
• Excellent proposal writing skills, with demonstrated experience as a lead writer/penholder for large-scale grant applications.
• Experience working within an INGO environment and a strong understanding of operational and programme management issues.
• A detailed understanding of funding mechanisms for development and humanitarian programming.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues through critical thinking, analysis, clear decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Highly developed networking and relationship management skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with donors and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including influencing, negotiation, facilitation and coaching skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple stakeholders and deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated people leadership skills, including the ability to manage direct reports and lead teams through matrix management arrangements.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a Senior Management Team and contribute constructively beyond the resource mobilisation function.
• Experience in project and change management, including working with international and cross-functional teams and delivering organisational change initiatives.
• A high degree of flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing needs and priorities, including humanitarian emergencies.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of innovative finance mechanisms for international development is desirable.
• Experience in child rights programming and/or thematic expertise in areas such as health and nutrition, education, poverty reduction, child protection or governance is desirable.
• Programme management experience within an INGO is desirable.
• Experience in climate finance, localisation and/or private sector resource mobilisation will be an added advantage.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the rights of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, collaboration, accountability and integrity are highly valued.
We believe in providing reasonable accommodations to support the professional growth and success of all employees. We therefore encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities.
Application Information
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/17705?utm_medium=jobboard&utm_source=linkedin
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment, safeguarding, equal opportunities, diversity, health and safety policies and procedures.
Deadline:28/September/2026
