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 highquality 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 firms service offerings.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with the firms 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 firms strategic plan and growth initiatives.
Identify emerging trends market opportunities and competitive threats to inform strategic decisionmaking.
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 firms 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 directorlevel.

Demonstrated experience in originating and managing endtoend donor or international development projects in the food health and agriculture sector.

Management consulting and critical thinking skills: strong analytical and problemsolving skills for analyzing complex data identifying trends and providing datadriven 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 firms market presence.

Location: Lagos (70% office 30% remote)

Remuneration: NGN 2.5m naira monthly net

- 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