Principal Accountabilities

• Lead a portfolio of business critical projects and quality enablement initiatives to ensure programme funding systems and models are fit for purpose to enable the movement’s long term programme funding strategy.
• Lead on operational improvements, updates to process and simplification to drive streamlined and efficient programme funding governance that balances opportunity with risk to create impact for children
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to align programme funding initiatives with best practices and innovative solutions, driving strategic improvements and informed decision-making.
• Develop and enhance systems, processes, and policies to adapt to new funding modalities and markets, ensuring the organisation remains agile and responsive to global funding opportunities.
• Ensure the governance and compliance of programme funding activities by adhering to internal policies and external regulations, safeguarding the organisation’s integrity and accountability.
• Foster an inclusive and equitable work environment by actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the programme funding team, ensuring every team member feels valued and supported
• Experience and Skills

Essential

• Considerable experience in managing change and transformation projects, particularly within the context of programme funding.
• Extensive experience in providing expert advice on programme funding within the non-profit sector, with a focus upon governance and process improvement
• Extensive experience in enhancing systems, processes, and policies related to programme funding to ensure agility and responsiveness to funding opportunities.
• Experience in overseeing compliance with policies and regulations, ensuring the integrity of funding operations.
• Experience of working in a programme funding or aligned team within the Save the Children movement is essential given the importance of this role to driving quality in our complex funding environment.

Desirable

• Expert hands-on experience in project management, particularly in change and transformation projects.
• Considerable Experience in collaborating with senior stakeholders to develop strategies and solutions that drive organizational improvement.

Essential Skills

• Programme Funding Expertise: Demonstrable programme funding at scale, including understanding of the evolving ODA / donor landscape, key donor requirements, conditions and compliance, across traditional grant management, and emerging funding models and mechanisms.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Management: Proven ability in successfully engaging senior stakeholders in complex topics, driving conscensus and buy in to implement changes.
• Project Management: Proficient in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, with the ability to lead change and transformation initiatives effectively.
• Innovation: Creative problem-solving skills and a strong initiative to develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Analytical Thinking: Capable of conducting in-depth analysis to inform decision-making and strategy development.

Desirable Skills:

• Compliance and Governance: High proficiency in developing and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations, safeguarding the organization's integrity and accountability.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to various stakeholders.
• Influencing and working effectively with others - ability to influence cross-functional teams and gain senior stakeholder engagement in key initiatives
• Cultural Competence: Ability to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive environment and to appreciate cultural differences.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Education: Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience - in International development, business administration, finance or a related field or a related field 
• Change Management Expertise: Knowledgeable in change management principles and methodologies, with experience of applying these in practice
• CPD: Commitment to continuous professional development to stay updated with the latest trends in change management, programme funding and business development is required.

Desirable

• Advanced Analytical Skills: Strong capability in interpreting financial and operational data to inform strategic decision-making.
• Governance and compliance Expertise: Strong knowledge of compliance requirements and governance frameworks in the charitable sector, particularly in relation to funding and donors
• Multi-Language Proficiency: While English is essential, proficiency in other languages commonly used in SCI/A programme funding operations, such as French, Spanish or Arabic, is desirable.