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About the Role

The Programme Design and Development (PDD) team plays a critical role in securing new donor funding to drive the strategic growth of MSI’s global partnership. You will independently lead the development of dynamic and successful programmes and proposals for institutional donors, working closely with in-country and technical teams across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead the development of dynamic and successful programmes and proposals for institutional donors.
• Handle single- and multi-country proposals processes, including bid writing and coordination.
• Own the country fundraising action plans process.
• Facilitate programme design processes.
• Negotiate partnerships.
• Build the capacity of MSI country programmes to effectively conduct local donor engagement.

Requirements

• Proven track record of writing and managing complex, high-value, and/or multi-country proposals and securing grants and contracts from donors, foundations, and trusts.
• Proven relationship building skills and ability to work jointly and effectively in cross-cultural settings and with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Demonstrate confidence in handling difficult situations.
• Solid analytical skills and ability to present complex concepts in clear and concise formats.
• Exceptional problem solving abilities and ability to perform confidently under pressure.
• Ability to take initiative and achieve results with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up.
• Excellent people and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in business development in international development or the humanitarian sector.
• Experience in proposal writing and development for institutional donors, included demonstrated experience with USAID.
• Proven experience in managing complex proposal processes with multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.
• Proven experience in strategic planning and programmatic design.
• Experience developing and reviewing budgets.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to manage a heavy and fluctuating workload.
• Experience in working with statistical and financial data.
• Proven experience in representing the organisation with donors or other stakeholders.
• Proven experience leading partnership discussions and negotiations.

Skills

• Fluent in French
• Fluent in English
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Attention to detail
• Negotiation skills

Location

• London, UK
• Any country programme where MSI operates

Work Type

• Full-time
• 12 month FTC

Experience Level

• Minimum of 2 days per week in the office

Education Level

• Relevant Master’s Degree (MPH, MA, MBA) or equivalent
• Outstanding English writing skills

Salary/Compensations

• £48,000 - £53,000 (MP) for UK candidates
• Salary will be strictly banded within the local national context for other MSI country programmes

About the Company

• MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare.
• We believe that everyone should have the right to choose.
• From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.
• MSI has around 10,000 team members working in 36 countries across the world.
• MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centred care in their own communities.
• As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last.
• Access to reproductive choice is life changing.
• We recruit talented, dynamic individuals with diverse backgrounds who share our mission and are focused on delivering measurable results.
• We value open-mindedness, curiosity, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset, alongside a commitment to promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of both team members and clients.
• We seek exceptional communicators who are self-motivated, solutions-driven, and aligned with MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Dedicated to driving social change in an environment focused on sustainable impact, both locally and globally.
• Comfortable working with diverse teams in an ambiguous setting.

Equal Opportunity

• As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can participate and contribute meaningfully.