Programme Development & Donor Relations Lead

Globalsouthopportunities; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saferworld in London is seeking a Programme Development Manager to lead co-design processes and mobilise funding for peace, security and justice programmes across multiple countries.

The role operates within the Funding and Programme Development Team, focusing on three to four countries and close collaboration with regional directors and grant management teams to ensure strategic alignment and donor engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in programme development and donor engagement.
• Track record with institutional donors.
• Experience in participatory design and grant management.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate participatory programme co-design with partners.
• Draft concepts notes and funding proposals.
• Develop theories of change and logical models.
• Prepare risk matrices and programme budgets.
• Develop and support long‑term country funding strategies.
• Maintain relationships with existing donors.

Skills

Programme development

Donor engagement

Proposal writing

Stakeholder coordination

Facilitation

Relationship management

Project management

MS Office

Job description

Saferworld in London is seeking a Programme Development Manager to lead co-design processes and mobilise funding for peace, security and justice programmes across multiple countries.

The role operates within the Funding and Programme Development Team, focusing on three to four countries and close collaboration with regional directors and grant management teams to ensure strategic alignment and donor engagement.