TITLE:  Partnership & Program Development Manager

TEAM/PROGRAMME: SCI Zambia, Department of Programme Development 

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Partnership & Program Development Manager is a middle-level position within the Country Office. In cooperation with Save the Children member countries and in collaboration with the country office Zambia, the Partnership & Program Development Manager will identify and track donor opportunities, facilitate donor engagement, assist in the development of fundraising strategies, lead the new business and proposal decision, design and development process for all funding opportunities. The position requires innovative thinking and creativity to package our programme strategies in ways that attract the right donor support and grow out portfolio effectively. S/He will write sections of proposals that speak to our overall capabilities, while coordinating the input of technical advisors, Operations and field office implementation staff, Supply Chain, Finance, HR and Security into proposals and budgets. Recognizing that many conversations with donors involve a review or update around current grants as well as discussions about new opportunities, the Program Development Manager will be expected to stay closely informed about the progress of all major institutional grants and able to speak to results in key reporting documents, including supporting on some review of large strategic reports. S/he will be located in Lusaka with frequent travel to the field. The role has an external orientation but also works very closely with SC Members.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Qualified Applicants should only attach their cover letter and an updated resume.

For a detailed job description please follow the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o7idPZaU-I7XGuLdMrtiO527AzBwGM_t/view?usp=sharing

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 12th March 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children reserves the right to re advertise if suitable applicants are not found.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not engage in any practices which discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status and we will never ask that you pay for anything as part of the selection process or thereafter