Team Leader at Crown Agents

Location: Maiguguri, Borno

Job Description

• Team Leader (Chief of Party) - coordination, capacity building, quality assurance and risk management of reconstruction in NE Nigeria

If bid is successful (approx. mid-2018 to mid-2023)
Leadership, management and oversight:

• Provide leadership, coordination and strategic direction setting for the full MCRP programme and additional projects subsequently secured;
• Lead, line manage and coordinate a team of technical advisors to develop and enhance the program's implementation plan and standards;
• Manage strategic relationships with the Government of Nigeria, federal institutions, state-level governments, the World Bank, other donors, civil society, media, business partners and consortium members;
• Secure and maintain high-level political engagement and support; and
• Membership of the project Steering Committee.
• Deliver the objectives of the PMC to a high standard:
• Ensure that the project team is providing high quality advice on procurement, programme management, financial management and contract management to PCNI, state-level PCUs and other people/institutions as required;
• Oversight of high-quality capacity building of the BAY states, state-level project coordination units, federal institutions and other people / organisaitons as required;
• Monitor and mitigate risks of the PCM functions, and take decisions that are conflict and gender sensitive;
• Oversight of security of staff contracted to the PCM; and
• Oversight of external communication, including a strong social media presence.

Excel at managing the finances and performance of the project and reporting to the customers as required:

• Overall management of resources allocated to the project;
  • Monitor and ensure performance of the programme and ensure that all milestones are met according to World Bank / Government requirements, develop mitigation plans to reduce setbacks and take corrective actions to remedy any deviation from work plans;
  • Account and report to the World Bank / Government as required on programme performance; and
  • Promote networking and knowledge sharing amongst key stakeholders and programme work streams.
• Support business development for the consortium:
  • Identify opportunities for the consortium to leverage this project and secure further business in the region;
  • Liaise with the Crown Agents’ representative in Maiduguri (and other consortium partners’ representatives) as necessary on business development; and
  • Support any further bids by the consortium through technical advice and communications.

Required and Desirable Experience and Expertise
Required:

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, which includes:
  • Managing large development programmes and delivering results in conflict and humanitarian contexts;
  • Leading and managing a diverse team; and
  • A track-record of improving the skills and abilities of others.
  • Sound experience in project cycle management, and especially in responding to and adapting to M&E findings;
  • Results orientated and commitment to accountability and value for money;
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with governments, donors, the private sector and civil society organisations;
  • Excellent communication (written and oral), reporting and presentation skills; and
  • Fluent in English.

Desirable
Experience of:

• Working in or on Nigeria, and particularly the BAY states;
• Managing World Bank funded projects;
• Managing programmes in any of the following sectors: social service delivery, infrastructure, conflict prevention, peacebuilding, community development; and
• Business development in international development.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification to the programme.