Head of NEW business development (NBD)

OVERVIEWSave the Children is inviting applications from suitably qualified personnel to fill the position of Head of New Business Development (NBD) Manager – Malawi-Zimbabwe Cluster. 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.The post holder will work closely with the PDQ Director, Cluster NBD Coordinator, Zimbabwe NBD Manager, Senior Programmes and Partnerships Lead, Technical Experts, Cluster Country Director and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to identify and pursue strategic funding opportunities, strengthen donor relationships and ensure effective coordination of new business development activities across the Cluster.Application Deadline: Not SpecifiedPOSITION: HEAD OF NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (NBD)Reports to: PDQ DirectorJOB TYPE: Full TimeKEY REQUIREMENTSA 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.Desirable:Understanding of innovative finance mechanisms for international development.Experience in child rights programming and/or thematic expertise in areas such as health and nutrition, education, poverty reduction, child protection or governance.Programme management experience within an INGO.Experience in climate finance, localisation and/or private sector resource mobilisation will be an added advantage.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProvide strategic leadership in driving and coordinating the growth and diversification of funding across Malawi and Zimbabwe.Lead the development and implementation of a Cluster-wide Funding Strategy that supports the achievement of the Country Strategic Plans.Work closely with the PDQ Director, Cluster NBD Coordinator, Zimbabwe NBD Manager, Senior Programmes and Partnerships Lead, Technical Experts, Cluster Country Director and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to identify and pursue strategic funding opportunities.Foster strong relationships with Save the Children Members, institutional donors, partners, corporate organisations, foundations and other key stakeholders.Support local and national partners to strengthen their own resource mobilisation capacity in line with Save the Children's localisation agenda.Lead the Cluster's annual funding strategy development and establish effective systems and processes for pipeline, opportunity and proposal management across Malawi and Zimbabwe.Provide strategic oversight of donor engagement, portfolio planning, opportunity scoping, capture planning and proposal development.Maintain a real-time understanding of the Cluster's funding pipeline, identify the