Program Development and Partnerships Manager at TearFund

The successful candidate will:

• Developing a country funding strategy and plan with clear and measurable results based on in depth market and concept analysis 
• Lead on programme, brand, market and donor facing communication and liaise internally for production of tools, literature and information for donors and other project stakeholders  
• Developing goals for the business development and growth, ensuring they are met and overseeing new acquisitions, bids, contracts and pitches 
• Researching organisations and individuals to find new opportunities and Increasing the value of current donors while attracting new ones.
• Attending, lead on and participate in conferences, meetings, exhibitions and industry events, build relationships and communicate the country programme's work 
• Lead and coordinate with the programme and finance team to develop concept notes, proposals and budgets for submission to donors as required  
• Work with the relevant Technical Teams and other functions to ensure Grant Opening Meetings, Grant Review Meetings, Grant Closure Meetings and Program Cycle Meetings are timely organised ensuring desired quality, and all mandatory internal documents are in place (internal log frame, internal budget, procurement plan, M&E matrix)
•  Responsible for the finalisation of timely donor reports ensuring consistency between narrative and financial reports and that they meet quality standards
• Support and advise colleagues with queries related to donor compliance on grants within the portfolio, and work with other departments (i.e. programs, finance, M&E, logistics) to ensure all documentation required is ready and available for audits.
• Undertake the proactive assessment of potential risks in managing donor contracts throughout the project cycle management, anticipate risks, inform and support all concerned including SMT to take timely risk mitigation measures
• Where projects are implemented with partners, ensure timely review of partners' financial and narrative reports in accordance with the terms of their partnership agreements, coordinating with the Partnership and Finance Team.
• Maintain and coordinate partner program, finance, and compliance monitoring and review meeting schedules, and coordinate support for partners to address any concerns or issues that may arise. Ensure any issues are attended to