The Head of Network Development at HelpAge International will provide strategic leadership for HelpAge International’s global network engagement and development, localisation, and capacity strengthening work—advancing our commitment to locally led action and building strong, values-driven relationships with network members and other
strategic partners. This role will lead the development and delivery of the HelpAge network strategy, ensuring alignment with our global mission and enabling inclusive, sustainable collaboration across the HelpAge network.
The ideal candidate should possess a degree in international development, public policy, human rights, social
sciences, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience), a postgraduate qualification is an asset but not essential where practical experience is strong, proven strategic leadership in network engagement and development, capacity strengthening, or partnership development within international development, humanitarian response, or civil society sectors, demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage diverse, multi-disciplinary, and remote teams, extensive experience working with and supporting civil society networks, grassroots organisations, and local partners—particularly in low- and middle-income or Global South contexts, strong knowledge of and commitment to Partner-Led Programming (PLP) principles, with a proven record of supporting locally led development and advancing localisation agendas, experience fostering inclusive, sustainable, and high-impact networks and partnerships that reflect local priorities and leadership.
Qualified individuals are strongly advised to review the details of the JD and submit their Cover Letter and CV only to Jobs@helpage.org not later than Sunday, 31 August 2025.
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