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

The Assistant Director of Programmes (ADoP) supports the Director of Programmes in the development, direction and strategic management, and operational oversight of Options’ portfolio of programmes.

Responsibilities: 

• 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