Primary Responsibilities
The Deputy Team Leader – Operations has overall in-country operations responsibility for the project.
The Deputy Team Leader – Operations is a senior representative of the company and as such ensures that risks are minimised, company policies, processes and procedures are adhered to, and the project is compliant with client policies, rules and regulations.
The role supports the Team Leader to ensure that financial, operational and reporting requirements of the client are adhered to.
The role works closely with and manages the project team of administrative professionals and other support staff.
Essential Education and Experience
A postgraduate qualification in project management, finance, accounting, human resources management, or other related discipline
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with specific experience managing large DFID-funded programmes
A minimum of 4 years of people management experience including setting clear performance objectives, managing for results, giving and receiving feedback, performance evaluation, mentoring and coaching
In country working experience in Nigeria is essential, ideally in Northern Nigeria states
Key Competences:
Successful track record in delivery of complex programmes
Strong track record in project operations or business management and administration
Excellent leadership, representation and organisational skills
Strong management and people handling skills
Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyse financial reports
Ability to operate in complex situations
Ability to foster successful partnership approaches and relationships among a variety of organisations/institutions
Excellent English language communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across technical disciplines
Ability to communicate effectively and negotiate persuasively with high level decision makers
Results oriented
Remuneration In return we offer:
A friendly and team-based working environment
Opportunity to work with national and international colleagues
Vital contribution to improving maternal and newborn services in Northern Nigeria
The opportunity to truly “make a difference”
A competitive salary with benefits
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