Head of Programme Design and Development (Mozambique-Maputo)

The Head of Programme Design and Development (HPDD) is a senior and strategic position within the Programme Development and Quality (PDQ) Department. The role holder leads effective, innovative, transformational, and high-impact project and program design, partnership, and business development from both a quality (results for children) and a business perspective. The role oversees strategic portfolio analysis, identifying donor, partner, and corporate engagement opportunities, and program and proposal development. Key responsibilities include fostering new business models, developing non-traditional partnerships (financial and non-financial), and ensuring alignment with Save the Children’s strategic goals in Mozambique. The role involves regular analysis of the funding landscape, donor priorities, and portfolio performance to inform strategic decision-making. The HPDD plays a central role in shaping Save the Children’s future impact in Mozambique by leading the identification and development of strategic growth opportunities, innovative partnerships, and new business models that expand the organization’s reach, influence, and impact for children. The position requires close collaboration with senior leadership, technical teams, donors, government, and partners to drive the development of ambitious, evidence-based, and scalable programs across development and humanitarian contexts.

Proven track record in producing large-scale or complex winning bids, proposals, and reports for institutional donors, corporations, and others; commitment to Save the Children International values and policies including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy; experience in strategic portfolio analysis and donor engagement; ability to lead project and program development processes, including facilitating design workshops and consultation meetings; experience in maintaining donor and partner engagement tracking databases; familiarity with innovative financing models and emerging funding mechanisms; strong analytical skills for funding landscape and portfolio performance analysis.