Country Representative at Options Consultancy Services Limited

Options Consultancy Services Limited was established in 1992 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We are a consultancy organisation providing technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors to governments and international development partners to transform the health of women and children.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Representative

Location: Abuja
Department: Programme Management
Contract type: Full-time, 12 month fixed-term contract

Position

• Options is seeking an exceptional individual to lead our team in Nigeria. This exciting role offers the successful person the opportunity to help shape and grow Options in Nigeria and regionally, ensuring we maintain and strengthen our reputation for delivering high quality programmes in the health sector.

Responsibilities

• The Options’ Country Representative has two core responsibilities: Drive strategic growth for Options in Nigeria and to a small extent, regionally, and ensuring Options’ effective operation in Nigeria.
• The post holder will be a senior member of Options globally, responsible for the successful execution of Options’ strategy at country level in Nigeria.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and building strategic relationships, identifying, developing and delivering new business opportunities in Nigeria (and regionally) and externally representing Options, increasing brand awareness and recognition. They will oversee Options’ operations within Nigeria and have oversight of some of our national programmes.

Requirements

• You will be an entrepreneurial self-starter with a track record of leading and building organisations.
• You will bring strong knowledge of the health sector (and/or closely related sectors) in Nigeria and an established reputation within the sector.
• You will have experience of working at a senior level in a global business and the passion and drive to make a difference to the health and well-being of the most vulnerable, particularly women and children.

Other information:

• Options is an equal opportunities employer.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post. holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• It is desirable for overseas candidates to hold a valid Nigerian work permit.

Salary

• Competitive salary.

Application Closing Date
7th August, 2022.

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

Note

• Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, candidates are encouraged to apply early
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.