Senior Manager

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom AfID Full time
About the Role

AfID is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Manager to lead our Performance Audit and Evaluation team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality audit and evaluation services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and lead VFM / evaluation-related consultancy assignments, either desk-based or at client sites, with a focus on delivering high-quality results and exceeding client expectations.
  • Utilize your expertise in public-sector VFM, performance audit, and evaluation issues and techniques to provide expert guidance to clients and colleagues.
  • Develop and implement tailored plans for assignments, based on a sound understanding of the Terms of Reference.
  • Lead and manage assignment fieldwork teams, including external consultants, to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Critically review findings made by other team members, with working-level responsibility for quality control and review.
  • Lead on-site meetings with clients and beneficiaries, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
  • Write reports and review reports written by others, in line with client and firm expectations, and provide constructive feedback to improve report-writing skills.
  • Prepare proposals for specific assignments, either stand-alone or within a framework contract, and report to a Director/Partner.
  • Identify potential opportunities for obtaining new work from existing clients or assignment subjects, and take action to follow up with a Director/Partner.
  • Develop internal contacts and an awareness of the services offered by other departments in the firm, and alert relevant parties to potential opportunities.
  • Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and guidance to more junior team members on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
  • A post-graduate degree or equivalent in evaluation methods, public policy, social science, or other relevant discipline.
  • Membership of an industry-recognized professional body would be an advantage.
  • Proven experience and technical expertise in performance/value for money audit and/or policy evaluation.
  • Demonstrable in-depth and current knowledge of at least two of the following sectors: Health, Education, Ecology, Energy, Employment, or Media, including knowledge of issues relating to project/programme management and delivery in these sectors.
  • Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus, prioritize tasks, and meet multiple deadlines in a complex environment.
  • Ability to act with professionalism, integrity, and diplomacy at all times.
  • Excellent written and spoken English, including a very strong command of grammar, syntax, punctuation, and style.
  • Ability to critically review, edit, and polish reports produced by others and give constructive feedback on key reasons for amendments.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and tact to present findings and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
  • Previous experience of project and team management, and of staff planning, development, and supervision.
  • Proven ability to contribute with your own work to the team's objectives, lead your own team, and support other team members at all levels to achieve wider departmental and organizational objectives.
  • A good working knowledge of a second language, especially French, Spanish, or German, would be an advantage.
  • Passionate about international travel and willing to be out of the UK up to 30% of the time.


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