Team Leader - Human Development Innovation Fund

Team Leader - Human Development Innovation Fund

DFID Programme in Tanzania

• High profile leadership role with both management and technical inputs
• Facilitate Innovation
• Opportunity to lead and make a significant contribution to an internationally recognised project in improving the quality and value for money of basic services in the public and private sectors

Human Development Innovation Fund (HDIF) is a 5 year DFID funded programme to utilise innovative responses to the challenges of the quality, efficiency and sustainability in service delivery for the Health, Education and Water & Sanitation sectors. HDIF aims to incentivize responses by new technologies and involvement of the private sector to these issues. Sustainable progress in tackling poverty in Tanzania relies on improved service delivery and quality; this will have the greatest impact on pro-poor growth.

GRM international is hiring a Team Leader to lead and provide strategic direction for HDIF and successful delivery of services as described in the client Head Contract. The Team Leader will be responsible for the overall managerial and technical leadership of the programme, client relationship and reporting, personnel, stakeholders, administration, finance and procurement.

You will demonstrate:

• Relevant education background in international development, economics or related field;
• Proven track record in fostering innovation in a business start-up environment, preferably in Africa;
• Experience with, and solid understanding of social impact investment.
• At least 10 years' experience in a senior management position, including in large donor funded international development projects, preferably including DFID and in client facing roles;
• Successful track-record in delivery of complex programmes/projects and development of private-public partnerships and innovation
• Strong technical track record in private sector development and in particular knowledge and credibility in any of the following: health; education; water & sanitation.
• Excellent leadership, management and organisational skills
• Strong representation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working in fragile states
• Experience working in Tanzania is an advantage
• Ability to work in a cross cultural environment.

How to apply

Please send your application (CV & Covering Letter) and the name of this vacancy in the subject line to Jhoanna Alfanta: Jhoanna.Alfanta@grminternational.com

Applications close on 10th April 2014.

About GRM Futures Group

GRM Futures Group is a major global force in development with approximately 90 current projects operating in more than 60 countries, and $350 million in revenue. The combined group has a multi sectoral focus, more diverse technical offerings and a wider geographic reach. We aim to be a world leader in everything we do whilst meeting the highest professional and ethical standards. By exceeding our clients' expectations and creating value for them, we will create value for our shareholders and employees. To achieve this, we need consistent and sustainable growth.