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Overview

We are currently recruiting a Regional Program Development Manager to join our Program Development team.

This is an office-based position in Amman - Jordan

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Remote in any of Relief International countries of operations as per the following RI website (www.ri.org) including France and UK.

If remote: candidates must hold the right to work in the country they are located.

At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.

We are proud to be a global recruiter, hiring people from around the world. We offer competitive salaries and benefit packages for all staff, that are applied fairly and transparently. This means we are unable to advertise the salary as it is dependent on the local job market of the staff member, we will inform shortlisted candidates of the salary range as part of the selection process.

Note you must have the right to work in your home-based location and that national terms and conditions will apply.

This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks.

About Relief International

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

About the Opportunity

Relief International is seeking a Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM) to lead program development efforts across the Middle East. This role focuses on strategy setting, proposal development, and coordinating with country offices to secure funding, while ensuring compliance with donor requirements. The RPDM will work closely with the Regional Program Director, country teams, and global support offices to drive successful program outcomes and ensure quality and efficient proposal processes

Your Responsibilities

This role includes the following responsibilities.

· Lead program design workshops and coordinate proposal development across regional offices.· Manage the preparation of funding proposals, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and internal processes.· Work closely with country teams to monitor funding opportunities and ensure proposals are aligned with RI’s strategic goals.· Mentor and build capacity of program development teams in country offices.· Support risk management and ensure adherence to partnership procedures and due diligence requirements.

About You

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• A degree in International Development, Humanitarian Studies, Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in program design and proposal development, including managing complex, multi-donor proposals.
• Strong understanding of donor regulations, compliance requirements, and financial management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaborative environments.
• Expertise in building the capacity of teams and mentoring staff in proposal development processes.
• Knowledge of key sectors such as Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, or Economic Opportunity.
• Experience working with Middle Eastern countries and donors such as USAID, ECHO, or UN agencies.

  Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!