The Deputy Team Leader will contribute to the management and technical direction of the EPD Support Programme. They will lead on aspects of implementation and deliverables, including ensuring that the programme consistently provides high-quality, demand-driven technical support. They will contribute to all technical, management and contractual decisions.  They will manage the consultant roster. They will deputise for the Team Leader as required.

Core Requirements:

• 5-8 years of management experience, ideally if FCDO Health programmes.
• Background and technical expertise related to health system strengthening, with a focus on aspects of RMNCH and gender-responsive programming in Africa and Asia; experience with at least one of the EPD countries is ideal.
• Experience managing medium-sized, multi-country projects.
• Experience in providing in quality assurance is preferred; this includes reviewing concept notes, advising on project designs, providing input to assessments, and peer reviewing.
• Experience working with FCDO is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent management and organismal skills.
• Excellent representation and interpersonal skills, both in-person and remotely.
• Proficiency in English required. Proficiency in French ideal.
• Be based and have the right to work in any of the following countries: UK, DRC, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Nepal.

What We Value:

• Technical Skills, Excellence and Quality
• Project & Task Management
• People Relations / Management
• Business Insight/Development & Client Relations
• Collaboration, Thought Leadership & Rep Cap

What We Offer

Abt Global values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity and inclusion; we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.