• Application Deadline: Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Programme Delivery Lead, WISH Policy & Systems


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Project Management 
  

Position

• The Programme Delivery Lead will be accountable for the effective, timely and quality management and delivery of the large, complex, multi-partner technical assistance (anticipating contract award) programme.


• The Programme Delivery Lead will be responsible for supporting and quality assuring the programme from a programme management and performance perspective. The roles main areas of responsibility include:


• Custodian of Options’ project cycle management approach applied to the programme, driving continuous quality improvement of the programme delivery.


• Support high quality delivery and facilitate performance improvement from a programme management perspective, providing quality assurance and guidance, problem-solving support to the Team Leader and other members of the programme core team.


• Oversight of operational delivery across the programme countries, identifying risk to delivery and proactively leading in the mitigation of these risks to ensure continued effective and efficient programme delivery.


• Ensure smooth and timely programme delivery so as to meet the donors key performance indicators in relation to the quality and timeliness of the programme delivery.

Requirements

• Proven track record of multi-country programme delivery.


• Relevant experience of working in a project and programme environment.


• Experience in managing sub-partners from a contract, finance and operational perspective.


• Extensive experience of the development and implementation of programmes within the health sector.


• Proven experience in planning, budgeting and programme control, risk management and change management.


• Experience in managing short term Technical Assistance (TA).


• Experience of delivering at pace and maintain effective performance in difficult, time-limited and challenging circumstances, encouraging others to do the same.


• Experience of actively building and maintaining a network of colleagues and contacts to achieve progress on objectives and shared interests.


• Experience of networking to build successful relationships with potential clients, collaborators and consultants.


• Proven ability to represent organisations and programmes at the highest levels internationally, regionally and nationally.


• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence and inspire others, resilience and the ability to help others to deliver a challenging and complex agenda.


• Ability to rapidly to build a deep understanding of a programme and capable of providing high quality analysis, advice, and recommendations for improvement on the programme.


• Excellent leadership qualities and people management skills, ability to inspire high levels of performance, provide supportive supervision, set targets and review performance.


• Strong diplomacy skills and awareness of cultural differences.


• Excellent verbal communication skills, with strong ability to influence and negotiate, and build consensus.


• Excellent written communication skills, with strong report writing and presentation skills.


• Self-starter; excellent organisation, coordination and planning skills.


• Strong ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously and manage conflicting priorities.


• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.


• Advanced ability in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.