Programme Development Specialist

Our Opportunity

Siren is seeking a Programme Development Specialist to support the development of new programmes, partnerships, and proposals that contribute to our regional and international growth.

The ideal candidate is a curious, resourceful, and impact-driven professional who enjoys working across sectors, translating complex information into clear insights, and moving ideas from concept to delivery. You will be comfortable learning quickly, coordinating with different stakeholders, and producing high-quality work in a dynamic environment.

Working closely with the Programme Development Lead and senior leadership, you will help shape Siren’s programme strategy and design high-impact, data-informed initiatives. You will join a collaborative, flexible, and purpose-driven environment where strong ideas are developed into practical projects that support meaningful change.​

You Will Bring

Competencies

• Strong co-ordination skills, with the ability to align contributors across teams, manage competing inputs, and keep proposal or programme development processes moving efficiently.
  
• Curiosity and multidisciplinary awareness, with the ability to work across areas such as public sector reform, digital transformation, data, governance, monitoring and evaluation, and related fields.
  
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks, work to tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs on time.
  
• Strong internal communication skills, including the ability to brief colleagues clearly, follow up effectively, and ensure that teams have the information they need to contribute to shared deliverables.
  
• Strong external communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with donors, clients, partners, and other stakeholders and tailor messages to different audiences.
  
• A strong willingness to learn, with the flexibility to quickly understand new sectors, clients, technologies, and donor requirements.
  
• A structured and analytical mindset that supports the development of credible concept notes, project pitches, and full proposals.
  
• Strong ethical values and sound professional judgement.
  
• A good understanding of the public sector is an advantage, including how institutions, reform processes, service delivery challenges, and donor-funded programmes operate in Lebanon, the MENA region, or comparable contexts.
  
• Strong English and Arabic writing skills, with the ability to draft compelling and concise proposals or pitches quickly and confidently. French is an advantage.
  
• Experience or expertise in monitoring and evaluation is an advantage.
  
• Knowledge of technology, digitisation, or digital transformation is an advantage.
  
• Knowledge of bilateral and multilateral donor processes for grants and tenders is an advantage.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Development, Public Policy, or a related field.
  
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in business development, programme development, international development, or a related field. Experience across both the NGO and private sectors is an advantage.
  

Siren is an equal opportunities employer. At Siren, we value ethics, dedication, sustainability, safeguarding, respect, and inclusion.

Are you interested in working with our dedicated team on impactful projects? We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. We encourage you to apply.