Team Leader: Anti-Corruption/Public Sector Governance at Adam Smith International (ASI)

Adam Smith International are an award-winning professional services business that delivers real impact, value and lasting change through projects supporting economic growth and government reform internationally. Our reputation as a global leader has been built on the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world’s most challenging environments.  Adam Smith International has a strong corporate presence globally, with 146 current projects across 49 countries and over 1,000 staff and associates. Headquartered in London, our regional headquarters are based in Africa (Nairobi, Abuja, and Pretoria), Asia Pacific (Sydney) and South Asia (Delhi), with numerous registered offices across Africa and Asia.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Leader: Anti-Corruption/Public Sector Governance

Tracking Code: 760-112
Location: Abuja (Travel to states may be required)
Timing: This programme is expected to run from 2017-2022.
Department: Public Sector Governance
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

The Project

• The upcoming project will support and strengthen the anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria by increasing the effectiveness of government institutions in detecting, investigating, prosecuting and sanctioning against corruption.

The Position

• Adam Smith International is looking to recruit a Team Leader and Deputy Leader with the necessary experience and skill-set to manage a long-term, multi-million pound anti-corruption programme in Nigeria.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides effective leadership and management of the programme ensuring that implementation is in line with international best practice,
• Development and agreement of work plans with the Project Management Unit, including setting strategic goals.
• Day to day leadership of the programme’s advisers to ensure adherence to technical objectives. Management of component managers, drafting and reviewing work plans in conjunction with the Project Management Unit.
• Primary day to day point of contact for national counterparts
• Planning and coordination of the consultant visit schedule in agreement with the Project Management Unit
• Design of technical activities and prioritisation, developing activities to scope and responding to ad-hoc client requirements
• Quality assurance and process monitoring
• Performance Management
• Risk Management
• Primary point of contact with donor on all technical issues
• Primary responsibility for management of programme budget as well as integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all financial systems

Required Competencies and Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience designing and managing complex governance or public sector reform programmes in politically sensitive environments
• Previous experience as a Team Leader or Deputy Team Leader is strongly desired
• A track record of success delivering complex governance or public sector reform programmes and contributing to sustainable change
• Familiarity with reporting and risk management tools for donors, preferably DFID
• Experience managing and coordinating donor/client/counterpart relationships in a politically savvy way
• Proven ability to think politically and adapt programme strategy on the basis of political economy considerations
• Effective communicator (written and oral)
• Experience of working in Nigeria is preferred

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online