Head of Programmes

Responsibilities:

Program Management:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of all consulting programs and initiatives.
• Develop and implement effective project management methodologies to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes
• Monitor program progress, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Partnership and Client Management:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance and innovative solutions to address their challenges.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients and partners understanding their needs and objectives.
• Identify potential strategic partners, alliances, and collaborators to enhance the firm's service offerings.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with the firm's strategic objectives.
• Negotiate and establish mutually beneficial partnerships to support business growth and innovation.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Provide visionary leadership and guidance to the programs and partnerships team.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation within the team.
• Set clear performance goals and expectations, and provide regular feedback and coaching to team members.

Strategic Planning:

• Contribute to the development and refinement of the firm's strategic plan and growth initiatives.
• Identify emerging trends, market opportunities, and competitive threats to inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize resource allocation and maximize organizational impact.

Thought Leadership:

• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Share insights and thought leadership internally and externally to enhance the firm's reputation and credibility.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to build brand awareness and foster industry connections.

Requirements:

• A graduate degree in food technology, nutrition, agriculture, development, public health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in management consulting, and/or non profit sector, philanthropy, donor projects, and international development programs, including at least 2 years at director-level.
• Demonstrated experience in originating and managing end-to-end donor or international development projects in the food, health, and agriculture sector.
• Management consulting and critical thinking skills: strong analytical and problem-solving skills for analyzing complex data, identifying trends, and providing data-driven insights and recommendations to clients.
• Strong project management skills, adept at utilizing technology in project management processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, must be proficient in presentation and public speaking. 
• Proven track record of business generation and driving revenue growth.
• Must be capable of identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, cultivating leads, and developing compelling proposals to expand the firm's market presence.

Location: Lagos (70% office, 30% remote)

Remuneration: NGN 2.5m naira monthly net