Location: Uganda (Applicants must be based in East or West Africa operating countries)
Posted: 17 hours ago

About TechnoServe

TechnoServe is a global non-profit organization that works to fight poverty by helping people build sustainable livelihoods. For over 50 years, it has supported smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs with business solutions that unlock economic opportunity across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Job Summary

The Program Development Manager will support TechnoServe’s East and West Africa regional team in building and expanding its portfolio of development programs. The role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, developing high-quality proposals, and strengthening program design across multiple countries including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Benin, Ghana, and Nigeria.

You will work closely with country teams and report to the Regional Director (EWA), contributing to strategy, proposal development, and donor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Strategy

• Support regional new business strategy and revenue targets

• Identify donor priorities and emerging funding opportunities

• Build a strong pipeline of development projects across the region

2. Proposal Development

• Lead and coordinate proposal development processes

• Draft and edit technical proposals, concept notes, and presentations

• Coordinate inputs from technical teams, partners, and finance units

3. Research & Program Design

• Conduct capture research and support evidence-based program design

• Contribute to knowledge products and donor intelligence

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Participate in meetings with donors, partners, and stakeholders

• Represent TechnoServe’s regional portfolio and priorities

5. Knowledge Management

• Document lessons learned and program insights

• Maintain CRM systems (Salesforce) with donor and project data

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree + 7 years experience in international development, OR

• Master’s degree + 5 years experience

• At least 3 years in business development with successful proposal wins

Preferred Experience

• Donor-funded development projects

• Proposal writing and program design

• Experience in agriculture, enterprise development, market systems, or economic growth

• Working in multi-country or regional teams

Skills Required

• Strong writing and communication (English required; French an advantage)

• Proposal development and project design expertise

• Strategic thinking and analytical skills

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines

• Strong stakeholder and donor engagement skills

Additional Information

• Travel required: up to 20%

• Must be based in East or West Africa operating countries

• Fluency in English required (French strongly preferred)

How to Apply

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