The Opportunity:

• The Deputy Team Leader will contribute to the management and technical direction of the EPD Support Programme.
• They will lead on aspects of implementation and deliverables, including ensuring that the programme consistently provides high-quality, demand-driven technical support.
• They will contribute to all technical, management and contractual decisions.
• They will manage the consultant roster.
• They will deputise for the Team Leader as required.

Core Requirements:

• 5-8 years of management experience, ideally if FCDO Health programmes.
• Background and technical expertise related to health system strengthening, with a focus on aspects of RMNCH and gender-responsive programming in Africa and Asia; experience with at least one of the EPD countries is ideal.
• Experience managing medium-sized, multi-country projects.
• Experience in providing in quality assurance is preferred; this includes reviewing concept notes, advising on project designs, providing input to assessments, and peer reviewing.
• Experience working with FCDO is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent management and organismal skills.
• Excellent representation and interpersonal skills, both in-person and remotely.
• Proficiency in English required. Proficiency in French ideal.
• Be based and have the right to work in any of the following countries: UK, DRC, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Nepal.

What We Value:

• Technical Skills, Excellence and Quality
• Project & Task Management
• People Relations / Management
• Business Insight/Development & Client Relations
• Collaboration, Thought Leadership & Rep Cap