Deputy Team Leader Operations at GRM International

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.  This is a senior position with a high level of responsibility.

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