Assistant Director of Programmes - Maternity Cover at Options Consultancy Services Limited

The ADoP supports the Director of Programmes in the development, direction and strategic management and operational oversight of Options’ portfolio of programme

Responsibilities: 

• The ADoP supports the Director of Programmes in the development, direction and strategic management and operational oversight of Options’ portfolio of programmes.
• The ADoP has delegated oversight of programmes within the portfolio and line manages Team Leaders.
• The ADoP also oversees the Programmes’ Resource Unit (PRU) with line management of Head of PRU.
• The ADoP works with the New Business and Partnerships Team, Technical Department, Management Services and Country Representatives in Tier 1 countries to ensure high quality programme delivery and growth across the company.
• The ADoP is part of the Programmes Department Senior Management Team responsible for high quality delivery of Options portfolio, with cross-departmental responsibilities.

Person specification: 

• Significant and proven work experience in the development sector at a senior level
• Extensive experience of delivery health and social development programmes within low-middle income countries
• Experience of overseeing the delivery of large, complex programmes, supporting senior leaders to deliver against agreed contracts
• Strong commercial acumen and budgeting skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent line manager motivating and supporting teams to deliver

Closing date: 5 June, 2022