Jobs at Options Consultancy Services Limited

The Support to the Africa Led Movement to End FGM/C programme has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Team Leader specialising in operations to join our team and be part of the senior management team of the programme. The candidate will be responsible for providing strategic and managerial oversight to the programme and will work closely with the Team Leader to ensure smooth delivery

Responsibilities: 

• The Deputy Team Leader, Operations sits in the senior management team and is responsible for the day-to-day management of ALM team to ensure efficient and high-quality programme delivery.
• The DTL, Operations reports to and works closely in partnership with the Team Leader to manage the consortium partners and client relations. The role also oversees the Programme Management and Finance teams in Nairobi and London including the management of HR, programme finances, and contracts and compliance.
• The role is responsible for quality assuring work plans and budgets, financial forecasting and management, strategic support to personnel management, recruitment, contracting, risk management and procurement.
• The DTL, Operations is responsible for ensuring the operational aspects are functioning efficiently, with timely and proactive planning and financial management that ensures value for money and the coordinated delivery of activities.

Person specification: 

To suceed in this role, you will have: 

• Post-graduate degree in relevant subject (public health, business or the social sciences) or equivalent work experience.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Extensive experience in leading the coordination of complex multi-country programmes and experience working at a senior management level or above for at least five years.
• Proven experience in strategic work planning, risk management and managing large, complex, multi-country budgets.
• Diplomatic and clear communications with staff, stakeholders, and clients
• Good negotiation skills and strong decision-making and trouble-shooting skills.

Closing date: 29 May, 2022

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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