Deputy Team Leader, Operations at Options Consultancy Services Limited

The Deputy Team Leader, Operations will;

• Provide planning and financial management oversight which entails annual work planning, quality assuring internal and external financial reporting, overseeing preparation for external and internal annual audits and implementation reviews;
• Enhance team management including line managing direct reports, mentor, coach and support staff to ensure they are motivated and performing;
• Oversee the effective management of Human Resource systems and documentation within the programme;
• Ensure Compliance with Options and client requirements through systems such as due diligence, procurement, contracting;
• Provide oversight of programme security and office management;
• Support client relations and programme governance;
• Provide technical support to specific programme areas;
• Liaison with other Options teams.

Requirements

• Post-graduate degree in relevant subject (public health, business or the social sciences) or equivalent work experience;
• Significant and proven experience working in international development at a senior management level or above for at least five years;
• Strong leadership and organisational skills;
• Extensive experience in leading the coordination of complex multi-country programmes;
• Proven skills in people management;
• Proven experience in strategic work planning and managing large, complex, multi-country budgets;
• Proven experience in risk management;
• Experience of developing and managing consultancy contracts and sub-contracting;
• Skills in security, due diligence, and quality assurance processes;
• Experience in developing and delivering high quality outputs;
• Able to write fluently and accurately in English.

Benefits

• Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave, birthday day off, well-being day off, pension, 13th-month pay and generous medical cover.

Other Information

• Options is dedicated to equal opportunity for all and recognises that every individual is unique. Whilst we always seek to embrace individual differences and celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we also want to ensure that every team member is suited to their role and that they are given the best opportunity to succeed*.*
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Kenya (Kenya nationals are encouraged to apply).