Program Development Manager

Manage program development efforts for Relief International in Afghanistan and beyond.

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Overview

Manage program development efforts for Relief International in Afghanistan and beyond.

You have:

  • Experience in program development and management in the NGO sector.
  • Proven ability to write successful proposals and concept notes.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to liaise with donors and maintain relationships.
  • Knowledge of cross-border programming.

Relief International seeks a Program Development Manager to support its programme development efforts in Afghanistan (and other geographies, as required). This position will be responsible identifying new funding opportunities in-country, develop partnerships with peer organisations (INGOs/local NGOs), write concept notes and proposals, and provide support to the country director in maintaining donor liaison to secure funding for new projects and programmes (including but not limited to cross-border programming). The position will also support other geographies at the request of supervisor.

The position will report to the Regional Program Development Manager (Africa and Asia), and work closely with the Country Director(s), Country office team(s), Regional Programmes Unit, Regional Finance Unit, Awards Management unit.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully developed a funding proposal? This question seeks to assess your skill in proposal writing and your experience in securing funding. Provide a specific example, detailing the proposal's context, your role, and the outcome.
How do you prioritize multiple partnerships when developing programs? The interviewer wants to understand your organizational and relationship management skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to identify new funding opportunities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe an experience where you had to manage conflicts between partners. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've effectively communicated complex information to a donor? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: ri.org