Team Leader, Transport - Nigeria at Palladium Group

Location: Abeokuta, Ogun

Project Overview and Role   

• We are searching for an experienced programme leader to join our proposal for an upcoming project delivering technical assistance and capacity building to support the Ogun State Government in bringing transformation change in the way urbanisation is delivered and to bring better planning in the public transport sector
• The programme forms part of the Global Future Cities initiative aimed at encouraging sustainable urban development and catalysing prosperity and growth
• This component of the programme is tasked with preparing guidelines for a policy for public transport for Adeokuta, Ogun State.

Responsibilities   
The leader will be responsible for:

• Leading on the design and delivery of programme strategy and implementation
• Leading on and working with key stakeholders in the development, preparation and implementation policies and guidelines as required
• Serving as the key champion of the programme in Nigeria, and creating synergies with private, public and multinational bodies
• Leading and motivating a diverse team of experts to deliver on goals
• Lead on stakeholder management, and create strong and lasting relationships with the client

Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional leadership skills and experience; particularly leading programmes focused on urbanisation, transport planning, infrastructure, sustainable development and urbanisation
• An academic background in a discipline related to Urban Renewal or Transport Planning
• Experience providing technical support on topics such as traffic planning, transport model development, transport policy and public road transport reform
• Experience providing technical assistance and capacity building programming to public sector beneficiaries
• Experience in delivering large complex programmes in Nigeria or a similar setting would be highly beneficial