The Role

• The Team Leader/Project Director is accountable for the successful delivery of the WISH 2 programme. They will oversee the day-to-day operations including programme implementation, monitoring of objectives and deliverables, financial management oversights and ensuring compliance with FCDO requirements. They will be the focal point for FCDO as well as consortium partners.
• The Team Leader/Project Director will have substantial experience leading large scale global health programmes with significant experience directly implementing SRHR/FP programmes. Preferred experience in either Team Leader or equivalent role. They should have extensive experience working on the African continent with preference given to experience implementing programmes in Fragile and Conflict Affected settings. The Team Leader/Project Director should have strong interpersonal skills, demonstrable leadership skills including significant experience managing large teams. They should have fluent English verbal and written communication skills with French and/or Arabic being an advantage.