Global Development Coordinator

LM International (Läkarmissionen) is a Swedish Global Foundation that has been working since 1958 to save lives, empower people and to ensure everyone's right to a dignified life in a sustainable world. We conduct international development cooperation work and humanitarian aid in about 20 countries.

We primarily work in Africa and Latin America, but also in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. We have approximately 500 employees, distributed between our Global office in Stockholm, mobilization offices in New York and Oslo, regional hubs in Panama City, Dubai, and Nairobi, and eleven Country offices in sub-Saharan Africa and Ukraine.

Purpose of position

LM International is in an expansive growth phase. The Global Development Coordinator will be instrumental to deliver on our diversification strategy, with a focus on institutional donors' relations, global development cooperation and peacebuilding. We have already established a donor partner portfolio with short-term and multi-year funding ranging from UN, EU, EU Member states and OECD-DAC agencies, and a vast variety of private donors. As funding comes from both global and local levels, the Global Development Coordinator will be responsible for institutional donor relations, fundraising and program reporting with a focus on Nordic institutional donor agencies. The role will also entail support in the development

of our methodological approaches and LMs Key approaches as outlined in our Global strategy Roadmap 2030. The role ensures high‑quality planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting in close collaboration with country offices and local partners, with a strong commitment to locally led, power‑aware partnerships, child rights, climate action, and sustainable development.

Main areas of responsibility

Coordination of Global Development Team:

• Responsible for global coordination of the Development Cooperation Programming including global quality assurance at global program level.

• Responsible for developing and implementing Development Operational plans in line with LMs strategy Roadmap 2030, to ensure goal fulfilment and result orientation.
• Contribute to the development of annual operational plan and budget for the Unit, including update the Annual Wheel.
• Supervise, as direct line manager, all Global Program Manager - Development Officers and any Development consultant contracted at a global level.

Institutional Development Donor Partnership:

• Represent LM International on development affairs within designated networks, events, and engagements with diverse stakeholders, including Sida annual meetings, CONCORD, and other development-focused networks as designated.
• Strategically support and maintain development institutional donor partnerships at a global level.
• Maintain effective communications with development stakeholders and administrate effective alliances and consortium for scalability and greater impact.
• Key Account Manager for UNDP, UNEP, UNFPA, UNESCO, ILO, WHO, World Bank, WFP, EU INTPA, EU FPI, EEAS, and other assigned institutional donors and partners, with full responsibility for the portfolio.
• Key Account Manager for Sida, Norad, and Danida on the development cooperation part.
• Responsibility for development donor partners’ cards in LIME.

Resource mobilization:

• Together with the Director of Global Programs provide strategic leadership for development resource mobilisation via donor mapping exercises grounded on LMs Global strategy “Roadmap 2030”.
• Lead development program design and grant writing including division of roles and mandates in proposal and quality assurance of program standards.
• Scaling of current development project and program activities as well as for successful pilots with proof-of-concept program design in collaboration with regional and country teams.
• Provide impact stories from projects to Fundraising Department.

Program Coordination and Capacity Development:

• Lead the design, day-to-day implementation, and oversight of the SIDA CSO programme with our partners, country offices and regional hubs.
• Lead the effective implementation of the aid and trade Danida funded program.

• Lead high-quality standards for program follow-up, reporting, and organisational learning within LM's established development team.
• Maintain strategic oversight and coordination of program implementation according to donor requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate development program design and resource mobilisation for ongoing projects and programs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic field. A master's degree is desirable.
• Senior proven experience in global program development, implementation, compliance, follow-up, and reporting.
• At least 10 years of experience in global development and formal management within the development sector.
• At least 5 years of experience in developing and maintaining long-term donor relationships within the framework of international development cooperation.
• Strong experience in project design, multi-country programme management and donor reporting (e.g., Sida, DANIDA, NORAD, USAID, EU, UN agencies). Previous experience in managing Sida programmes is preferred.
• Capacity in writing compelling narratives
• Excellent facilitation, training, and capacity-building skills.
• Experience working effectively in international and cross-cultural environments.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• A high level of English language skills is required. Swedish and French preferable. Other Scandinavian languages and Spanish are seen as assets.

About the position

• The Global Development Coordinator reports to the Director of Global Programs.
• The position is a hybrid location based out of our Global office in Stockholm.
• It is expected that the position attends the yearly staff meetings in Stockholm and the major events as the autumn/spring meetings including the annual general assembly meeting.
• LMs work is grounded on Christian core values. Our starting point for all work is human rights-based approach, gender equality, and poverty reduction.
• The end date of receiving applications is 7th December 2025. We review applications on an ongoing basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
  

Please include the following in your application:

• Cover letter including your reason for applying and your experience from similar positions.
• CV including contact details for three references.
• Degree certificates from university and other relevant certifications.
  

As part of our recruitment process, we use Predictive Index to ensure the best match between candidates and the role.

All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and relevant background checks. LM international also takes part in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which allows us to request information from previous employers regarding any findings or ongoing investigations related to sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures.