MENAEE Programme Funding Portfolio Development Specialist

About the role

Save the Children International is seeking a Programme Funding Portfolio Development Specialist focused on the MENAEE region. The role provides strategic leadership to optimise and align programme funding portfolios across multiple countries, turning market insights into actionable guidance.

Key responsibilities

• Support the strategic development and optimisation of country and regional programme funding portfolios.
• Conduct market and donor analysis to identify funding opportunities, risks and priorities.
• Collaborate with Country Offices, Members, Regional Hubs and global colleagues to ensure a systematic, high‑quality approach to funding and donor partnerships.
• Translate market intelligence into actionable guidance and recommendations for portfolio performance.
• Promote cross‑country coordination and alignment with Save the Children’s global strategy.

Required profile

• Proven experience in programme funding, portfolio development or related fields.
• Strong understanding of the MENAEE region’s funding landscape.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple countries and stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Right to work in the country of assignment and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Required skills