Head of Strategy, Assurance and Results

The British Government is hiring a Head of Strategy, Assurance and Results to lead a team of experts working across the British High Commission (BHC) in Nairobi on strategy, assurance, and results.

Duties:

Team Leadership:

• – Lead a motivated team by setting a culture of inclusion, learning, and high performance.
• – Line manage three direct reports and oversee a total team of eight.
• – Ensure staff are clear on delivery expectations and support their skill development and career growth.
• – Represent the team in high-level meetings and the Kenya Country Board.

Strategic Oversight and Planning:

• – Oversee and promote key processes and products, such as finance reports, compliance dashboards, risk, and results products.
• – Support the implementation of the Country Plan and the Strategic Partnership.
• – Support teams during key pressure points and commissions, and deputize for senior leaders.
• – Share best practices and lessons across the mission and with wider FCDO teams.
• – Manage the Programme Board, ensuring inclusivity and relevance.
• – Manage central assurance processes and commissions, including management assurance processes and audits.

Programme Support:

• – Ensure excellence in programme management, commercial performance, risk, and programme financial management.
• – Advise teams on PRoF guidelines and engage on compliance/non-compliance.
• – Ensure teams have the right support for field visits and lead quality assurance for programme design and reviews.
• – Support policy teams and programme leads to achieve results and deliver value for money.
• – Identify and engage with Centrally Managed Programmes and develop oversight mechanisms.
• – Develop a pipeline of upcoming support required from START and proactively engage teams.
• – Coordinate and work closely with team programme leads (Deputy Team Leaders).
• – Support ongoing assessment of and advice on programme capability.

Requirements:

Essential:

• – At least 3 years of leadership experience, including in challenging environments and with broad dossiers.
• – At least 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• – Experience of engaging internationally, often on complex and sensitive matters.
• – Strong programme management experience.
• – Experience of working across diverse teams, being flexible and able to adjust.
• – Ability to understand and interpret complex financial, risk management, and results data.

Desirable:

• – Strong knowledge of the PRoF rules.

Required Behaviors:

• – Communicating and Influencing, Leadership, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together.

Additional Information:

• – Permanent position, 36.25 hours per week.
• – Salary: KES 770,630.03.
• – Start Date: 2 September 2024.
• – Learning and development opportunities available.
• – Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.