Senior International Development Lead

About the role

CIPFA, a UK-based international accountancy body dedicated to public financial management, is looking for a Senior International Development Lead to grow and deliver its international development portfolio. The postholder leads business development across key international markets, builds strategic partnerships and develops proposals for major donor-funded projects, and oversees the delivery of international development contracts. The role is based in London and works hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Lead business development across key international markets, identifying opportunities and building strategic partnerships
• Develop high-quality proposals for major donor-funded projects
• Oversee the delivery of international development contracts so projects meet their objectives and deliver impact for clients and partners
• Work with colleagues across CIPFA and with senior international stakeholders

Required profile

• Degree level education, preferably in accounting, public finance or an international-related subject (essential)
• Postgraduate qualification in an accounting, public finance or international-related subject (desirable)
• 10 years' experience managing large, complex donor-funded projects, including quality and performance monitoring and management of associates
• Proven experience developing and delivering project solutions, including planning, tracking, reporting and communicating with internal and external customers
• Experience leading teams in business development or project management
• Strong understanding of donor procurement procedures and compliance, and a strong network in the PFM sector (desirable)

Required skills

• Proposal writing and project financial reporting, tracking performance against budget
• Relationship building with donors, partners, government stakeholders and technical experts
• Excellent written and verbal communication

What we offer

• Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 per year
• Pension scheme, holiday scheme and family-friendly benefits
• Permanent 4-day working week (work 4 days, get paid for 5) and hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Helpline and Health Cash Plan
• Paid volunteering days, training, paid professional membership and career break options