Tearfund West Africa Calls for a Programme Funding Manager

Tearfund is hiring a Programme Funding Manager for West Africa. The role focuses on donor funding, proposal development and programme growth. Apply by 7 October 2026.

Tearfund is recruiting a Programme Funding Manager to support its regional programme portfolio in West Africa. The role works with regional and country leadership to strengthen funding opportunities, develop major donor proposals and build strategic donor partnerships.

About the Role

The Programme Funding Manager will work directly with the Regional Director, Country Directors and regional leadership. The position focuses on programme growth, institutional funding acquisition and technical proposal development across West Africa.

The role is available across Tearfund operating locations in Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Chad, Burkina Faso and Mali.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Lead the development of technical proposals and coordinate regional bids.
Build and monitor donor partnership pipelines.
Develop strategic relationships with NGO partners and donors.
Support participatory programme design, including Theory of Change, logframes and results frameworks.
Train country teams on donor trends, regulations and funding strategies.
Participate in regional bid review and funding planning processes.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have:

A degree or postgraduate qualification in International Development, Project Management, Social Sciences or a relevant discipline.
Experience in both programme/project management and institutional fundraising within an INGO.
A strong record of developing and securing large-scale proposals for institutional donors such as USAID, FCDO, EU and UN agencies.
Full written and spoken fluency in English and French.
An established network within the West African donor and NGO community.
Experience facilitating Theory of Change and project design processes.

Contract and Requirements

The position is offered on a fixed-term contract. Salary is determined according to the country of employment.

Tearfund states that successful applicants must be committed Christians who align with its evangelical statement of faith, mission and core values.

Candidates must also have the right to live and work in one of the specified West African operating locations. Background checks, safeguarding clearances and anti-terrorism watchlist screenings form part of the recruitment process.

Job Details

Organisation: Tearfund
Position: Programme Funding Manager
Region: West Africa
Locations: Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Chad, Burkina Faso or Mali
Contract: Fixed Term
Application Deadline: 7 October 2026
Job ID: 315749

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online through the Tearfund careers portal. Applicants should ensure they meet the work authorization requirement for one of the listed West African locations before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Programme Funding Manager role based?

The role is regional, with employment based in one of Tearfund’s specified West African locations: Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Chad, Burkina Faso or Mali.

What languages are required?

Applicants need full professional fluency in English and French, both written and spoken.

What experience is required?

The vacancy requires combined programme/project management and institutional funding experience within an INGO, including experience developing major donor proposals.

What is the application deadline?

The listed closing date is 7 October 2026.

Is the position open to all applicants?

Applicants must have permission to live and work in one of Tearfund’s specified West African operating locations and meet the organisation’s stated requirements.

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