Position

Options seeks Team Assistant to assist the WISH 2 Programme team (both Lots 1 and 2) in the efficient administration and management of the programme, including support to strengthen the organisational and operational approaches and systems.

The post holder will be responsible for:


Providing administrative and project support to the WISH 2 programme, working closely with... programme managers.
Providing administrative support to the WISH 2 team.
Providing administrative support to the development of the project management system and software, and coordinating the roll-out and maintenance of the system with the support of the PRU.
Management of the team SharePoint pages and document libraries (including uploading and proactively identifying relevant information).


Requirements


Experience of financial, administrative and logistical support in a busy office.
Experience working in an international development organisation.
Experience organising travel logistics, including flights, visas and accommodation.
Ability to multi-task and prioritise rapidly.
Enjoys a fast-paced working environment.
Interest in and knowledge of international development.
Highly proficient in the use of MS Office.
Highly proficient in other office-based computer software and programmes.
Experience rolling out systems and / or software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including formatting of external facing products (reports, presentations).
Good numeracy and ability to work with budgets and financial systems. more

Position
The WISH 2 Senior Programme Manager is a key member of staff on the WISH 2 programme providing strategic technical inputs and oversight of Options’ contractual, HR, programmatic, and financial requirements. S/he will work with Team Leads of West and Central Africa and East and Southern Africa to ensure efficient and high-quality programme delivery manner in line with Options... organisational standards and client requirements. This is a fixed term, over the life of programme position (estimated to December 2028).
Requirements

Fluency in written and spoken English and French essential
Excellent financial management skills
Ability to work on a wide range of projects and other issues simultaneously
Self-starter, who can work independently or as part of a team
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to plan and manage work in a highly organised way
Excellent communicator both in writing and verbally
Good negotiation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Teams
Sensitive to other cultures
Knowledge of a spread of international donors
Knowledge of the health sector and international development issues

Benefits
Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and a performance related bonus scheme.
Application Process

Closing date for applications is: 30 August 2024 but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate). more

Position
Health Financing Advisors will support the design, implementation and monitoring of health financing approaches to support achievement of universal health coverage. This may include, for example:

Technical support to strengthen public financial management (PFM) processes within the health sector to align with the country’s health financing objectives.
Technical assistance to... governments as they design and implement health financing reforms, with a particular focus on resilience and primary health care centred universal health coverage.
Technical support and advocacy for domestic resource mobilisation for health in the context of transition.

Requirements

Experience of working in Africa and/or Asia in a relevant capacity and with governments; international agencies and local NGOs.
Experience delivering technical work on health financing in similar organisations.
Experience applying tools and providing technical assistance in public financial management, impact modelling and/or health economics.
Experience providing backstopping support to individuals and teams in remote settings through in-person and virtual engagement.
Experience in providing technical assistance in at least three of the following areas: health financing policy or strategy development, budgeting and planning, health budget advocacy, political economy analysis, sustainability and transition; public financial management, costing and efficiency analysis; results-based financing; social and financial risk protection; contracting; design and/or operationalisation of health insurance schemes; impact modelling and health economics. more

Position
The MERL Lead will work closely with the programme team to:

Design and implement the programme’s monitoring, evaluation, adaptation and learning framework and plan.
Lead thinking and discussions around projected programme impact and contribution, advising on appropriate methodologies to calculate and analyse this.
Steward the tracking and assessment of programme activities,... reporting on outputs and outcomes together with country teams.
Lead development of and timely reporting against the programme results framework for the primes and the donor.
Lead the design, and support the delivery of a strong learning agenda, to build evidence of what works in strengthening the SRHR policy and systems environment.

Requirements

Minimum of ten years’ experience in MERL, in a large scale, multi-country development programme that includes a significant technical assistance component.
Deep and up-to-date understanding of programme evaluation and learning cycles, data analysis and presentation of results.
Experience using major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods), and data collection and analysis methodologies.
Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
Experience working with consortia and with a dispersed team and network of consultants.
Previous experience in MERL for programmes funded by UK aid or other major donors. more

Summary purpose and objective of role

Ensures that all grantees’ activities are designed in alignment with the TGG-ALM community implementation model.
Conduct periodic monitoring site visits to grantees programme locations.
Support regular analysis of data generation by grantees partners, supporting a culture of ongoing learning and programme adaptation.
Work closely with Grants Lead on... setting organizational capacity-building priorities and directions and responding to consortium partner requests for technical support.
Support anchor partners to routinely carry out grantees’ organizational capacity assessments, setting institutional development milestones and support towards their realization.
Be responsible for M&E for capacity building – to design and implement a plan to track data/results related to organizational capacity building to inform adjustments in project implementation.

Person specification

Significant experience in managing programmes and grants, with a proven track record in offering technical support to grassroots organisations in remote and diverse contexts, across a multi-region programme (minimum 5 years ).
Experience in designing and coordinating delivery of grassroots capacity building plans.
Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
Strategic thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven experience on working on programmes relating to FGM/C, GBV or similar.
Fluency in English (spoken, written, reading)
Ability to travel locally(50%) and internationally(15%) as required.

Desirable qualities, skills, and experiences

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized University; preferably in Social Sciences; Project Planning and Management; Development Studies; Population or Public Health; Community Development; or related field.
At least 5 years of active experience in project cycle management – the design and implementation of community level projects and/or providing technical assistance to local implementing partners in social and health development projects implemented by local/national/ international NGOs or Governments.
At least 2 years of significant involvement in managing programmes and grants, with a proven track record in offering technical support to local grassroots organisations in remote and diverse contexts, across multiple regions preferably in Isiolo,Narok and Garissa Counties.
Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of partner staff or grassroots local CSOs/CBOs for effective Programme delivery.
Good knowledge and practical experience in Research, organizational learning and documentation and have good writing and editing skills.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral.
Flexible and adaptable to other cultures and working environments.
Strong analytical, planning, and critical thinking skills
Self-starter with the ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently.
Excellent IT skills, use of Zoom, Teams, Microsoft applications (Ms word, Excel, ppt)
Ability to travel locally (50%) and internationally as may be required from time to time. more

Responsibilities: 

The Senior Operations Officer will be expected to work closely with colleagues based in Kenya and internationally on operations-related issues and ensure procurement, asset management and security policies and procedures are strengthened and complied with.

Develop and maintain a database of preferred suppliers with all relevant details, legal status, and tax clearance... status in line with Options’ Procurement Policy and manage such suppliers to provide goods and services by identifying work required.
Ensure robust administration systems are established and maintained for the office. This includes the management and renewal of office lease agreements for all Options Kenya offices, acquisition of capital items including e.g., furniture, and equipment in line with current Options procurement policies, maintenance of the premises and developing and implementing administrative protocols that comply with Donor and Options internal regulations and standards.
Ensure implementation of safety and security protocols per the security management policy requirements for the Kenyan offices.
Oversee and ensure compliance with Options Kenya asset management policies and procedures and donor rules and regulations of managing assets.
Line manages the administration assistant & programme driver by providing direction and support, liaising closely with other programme staff to build a collaborative admin team culture, building staff capacity where feasible.

Person specification: 

Bachelor of Business Management or other relevant discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
Demonstrated strong administrative skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Previous experience with international donors such as FCDO, UN, and World Bank
Experience in office administration and procurement according to best practice guidelines
Ability to multi-task and cover multiple work streams simultaneously, to work independently, and as a team member, under pressure and to deadlines
Self-starter; self-reliant with excellent organisation, coordination, time management and planning skills
Committed and hard-working with ability to work under pressure. more

Responsibilities: 

The Senior Programme Manager will work closely with other Options’ Departments and programme teams to enable the programme to be carried out on time, within budget, and within Options’ quality standards of delivery.
This will entail: i) playing a coordination role between programme teams and other countries of operations, and Options’ headquarter departments, such as... finances, human resources, legal and compliance, technical teams and the programme management team, ii) working with consortium partners and various external stakeholders, and iii) ensuring that work plans, budgets, reports and contracts are completed following Options and the client’s requirements, at high quality and on time.
Senior Programme Managers bridge coordination between Options headquarters and programmes and are generally expected to support and report to Team Leaders. This position includes regional and international travel.

Person specification: 

Significant experience of working in international development at a Programme Management level
Extensive experience of the development and management of large, high-risk, complex, multi-country, multi-partner programmes and complex consortium-managed programmes
Experience of line management and management of teams and coaching and supporting junior Programme Managers
Experience in distance management of relations between a head office and an internationally based team
Experience managing grants and contracts funded by donors including FCDO, USAID, BMGF, CIFF and World Bank
Experience of managing large, complex donor-funded budgets that operate in consortiums across multiple countries (£10m+)
Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa
Experience engaging with and managing consortium partners at a senior level as a prime operating across multiple geographies and managing delivery performance
Experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders including consortium partners, donors, and government
Experience of contract management and performance management approaches used by clients and funders including payment-by-results
Experience of effective oversight and management of partner contractual delivery, financial reporting, and performance
Experience developing grant management procedures and managing grant programmes (desirable)
Experience of networking to build successful relationships with potential clients, collaborators, and consultants (desirable)
Experience in fundraising/business development (desirable)
Experience strengthening organisational systems and processes (desirable)
Experience managing public health programmes and/or programmes more

Responsibilities: 

The post holder will ensure:

Regularly reviewed/updated and coherent technical strategies are in place, which maximise strategic synergies across programme workstreams, partners and geographies,
High-quality programme implementation guided by technical strategies.
Evidence-based learning and adaptation are also in place, to continually improve programme... approaches. 

Person specification: 

Post graduate degree in relevant subject or equivalent professional experience.
Extensive experience in facilitating alignment and collaboration among consortium members and diverse groups of stakeholders preferably in multiple geographies.
Significant technical experience working on gender equality, women and girls’ empowerment, violence against women and girls or ending FGM/C programmes.
Experience in developing and maintaining successful relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of organizations and consultants
Demonstrable success in providing technical leadership in programmes requiring complex and adaptive strategic planning, including developing/implementing Theories of Change, Results Frameworks, and strategies.
Extensive experience in supporting country offices and/or partners, building capacity and offering technical support
Experience in representing your organisation in high-profile settings including with FCDO, international technical meetings etc.
Experience in adaptive programming, including using a wide variety of data for decision-making
Experience in fundraising/business development

Closing date for applications is: 18th July 2023 more

Responsibilities: 

Programme Monitoring and Evaluation

Support the implementation of the programme’s MEL strategy and evaluation framework working closely with the MEL team
Support the refinement of the programme’s Results framework, liaising closely with implementing partners to ensure alignment with expected results and support tracking of RF milestone achievement
Support the development... of an overall programme MEL workplan and routinely update it incorporating key partner MEL activities

Research, Evidence and Learning

Support the development of an adaptive programming mechanism to be instituted across the programme and support its adoption and use by partners
Support the Head of MEL in instituting adaptive management tools and processes and integrating successful approaches as part of routine MEL practice
Support the process of learning and evidence sharing to ensure partner programme interventions are informed by and reaching decisions based on existing evidence

 Knowledge management and Reporting

Support in collating programme quarterly and annual reports ensuring partner reports meet the set standards and output and outcome scoring templates for the annual review process capture impact of interventions.
Support in the identification of data generated by the programme for inclusion in the data dashboard developed by the Data Hub.

Person specification: 

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management in a large scale, multi - country development programme
Experience in programme performance measurement and developing monitoring, evaluation and learning monitoring plans
Good understanding of programme and evaluation cycles, data analysis and presentation of results
Experience using major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods) and data collection and analysis methodologies
Experience in MEL for gender and rights based programmes
Experience working with consortiums
Previous experience in MEL for programmes funded by the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
Experience providing MEL training to field officers and sub grantees more

Responsibilities: 

Overseeing the M&E function of the Support to the ALM Programme and operationalise the programme’s MEL strategy liaising and working closely with the Data hub and partners
Lead the ongoing development, refinement of and reporting against the Programme Results Framework, drawing on partners’ inputs
Develop a (system for capturing, storing and analysing) programme results and... milestones tracking template for use across the programme and support partners to use it to track programme progress
Provide technical support to consortium partners in the design of innovative and participatory monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools to assess outputs and outcomes of the programme and working closely with the Data hub, provide capacity support to partners to utilize the tools
Work closely with MEL point persons across the ALM partner organisations to ensure M&E workplans are in place and operationalised Follow up to ensure timely submission of M&E data by consortium implementing partners and quality assure the deliverables

Person specification: 

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management in a large-scale, multi-country development programme
Experience in programme performance measurement and developing monitoring, evaluation and learning monitoring plans
Strong understanding of programme and evaluation cycles, data analysis and presentation of results
Experience leading the design and implementation of evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods) and data collection and analysis methodologies
Experience in MEL for gender and rights-based
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Google Docs
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and cover multiple work streams simultaneously, to work independently, and as a team member, under pressure and to deadlines more

Options Consultancy Services seeks a Programme Manager who has a passion for Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) Innovation to support a Learning Platform for a network of pioneering innovators developing solutions in SRH, including safe abortion. The successful candidate will coordinate day-to-day programme management and technical support and networking opportunities for... innovators.
Responsibilities: 

This multi-disciplinary role is responsible for effective and efficient project management, and support in technical implementation of the Learning Platform, of which will operate in both French and English. This involves building relationships with and supporting organisations/innovators who are testing and scaling transformative approaches in sexual and reproductive health, from new pharmaceutical products, to digital communication technologies and community-based approaches to reducing stigma.
All innovators are working towards a shared vision of putting women and girls in control of their reproductive health choices. The Learning Platform aims to accelerate and track the impact of innovators by providing non-financial support. The Programme Manager will ensure that the Learning Platform succeeds in providing high-quality, tailored support and networking opportunities for innovators, via providing high quality programme management oversight to the project.
Strategic support and technical expertise will be provided by the part-time Project Lead, and you’ll recruit and deploy a range of consultants to meet the specific technical needs of innovators (from MEL and quality standards to investment and impact strategies). The Programme Manager will also contribute to their own areas of technical  expertise to the Learning Platform where appropriate, feeding into the design and delivery of group sessions and one-to-one support.
The Programme Manager will track the team’s inputs into the Learning Platform, and monitor and report against progress and results. They will develop and manage the project budget. They will ensure that our client (the funder of the Learning Platform) is kept up to date with progress and that all contractual commitments to them are honoured. They will be a key contact person between the client, the rest of the Platform team and consultants, and Options’ internal departments and teams.

Please note, this position is subject to Options receiving a signed project contract which is expected imminently.
Person specification: 

Experience in a professional environment and delivery of work in both French and English.
A relevant degree in relevant subject area, or comparable professional experience in a relevant field. Relevant technical expertise could include programme management, SRH including safe abortion, health innovations, gender and social inclusion, violence against women and girls or more (see the JD for more!)
Good experience of working in international development at Programme Management and/or Technical Officer / Consultant level
Experience of the development and implementation of programmes. Including supporting and co-ordinating technical or programme management work in similar organisations
Experience working and delivering in resource-constrained settings and low and middle-income countries
Experience of building and developing close working relationships with donors, partners, consultants and /or consortia
Experience of contracts and contracting
Experience in delivering high quality technical outputs (i.e. webinars, sessions, reports/briefs)
See the Job Description for more! more

Responsibilities: 
The Finance Manager provides management support and oversight to all aspects of the programme's financial management across all its implementation geographies, promoting high-quality, timely and cost-effective programme delivery through a consortium approach and following the highest safeguarding standards.
Based in Nairobi and reporting to the Deputy Team Leader, the Finance... manager will be directly responsible for i) the cost-effective management of all programme resources, ii) the contracting and contractual management of partners and suppliers in addition to ensuring grantees contracting are in line with Options grants management policies and procedures, and iii) the programme compliance with FCDO requirements and Options’ policies and quality assurance standards.
Based in Nairobi, the Finance Manager works closely with the Team Leader, Deputy Team Leaders, and programme manager as part of the programme’s Leadership Team.
Person specification: 
To succeed in this role, you will have:

A bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, or related undergraduate degree
Members of a recognized accounting professional body, such as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants or Association of Chartered Certified
Significant experience working in an international development organization
Extensive experience in the development and implementation of
programmes
Experience in people management and management of teams
Experience in managing large, complex donor-funded budgets
Experience in strategic planning
Experience in close working relationships with partners and consortia
Experience in contracts and contracting
Experience in networking to build successful relationships with potential
clients, collaborators and consultants
Experience in creating external financial reports for stakeholders and able to produce meaningful narrative reports
Experience in communicating complex financial information to non-finance colleagues. more

Options is seeking a Program Director to provide leadership for the anticipated UK aid funded programme focused on strengthening global health security in Africa. This is an expected project role contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities: 

Programme delivery, and oversight - oversee programme strategies, technical approaches, workplans, risk management, and budgets. Ensure the programme... delivers against its theory of change, is informed by the latest evidence and technical thinking and achieves its intended results.
Technical leadership in health security – provide technical and strategic leadership, drawing on relevant global health security approaches and frameworks, to ensure that technical advice and interventions are delivered to the highest standards. The Program Director will need to draw on effective approaches to prevention, detection and response to public health threats and develop a coherent approach to health system strengthening in multiple geographies and levels. The Program Director is expected to directly provide technical advice on various aspects of delivery and ensure quality assurance of work delivered across the programme team.
Client, government and partner relations - be the primary liaison with the donor, represent the programme on behalf of Options and ensure close collaboration with relevant local, national and international stakeholders including WHO Afro, African Union etc. 
Effective learning and evidence to improve ongoing implementation - take a leading role in disseminating lessons, successes, tools and approaches with internal and external stakeholders, particularly government ministries, WHO Afro, African Union, Regional Economic Committees, the Africa CDC and other agencies active in global health security. 

Person specification: 

Post-graduate qualification or degree in public health or related discipline
Extensive and proven experience providing technical, strategic and programme management oversight to similar donor funded health programmes and/or organizations.
Extensive experience and record of delivering health security programming in Africa.
In-depth knowledge of IHR, disease preparedness, anti-microbial resistance, one health and whole of government approaches.
Experience in fostering relationships with key health security partners at global, regional and country level, including WHO Afro, Africa CDC, relevant government ministries and implementing partners.
Significant experience and a track record of successful leadership and management of teams based in multiple locations. Previous experience leading a large team of highly skilled, multidisciplinary staff to leverage joint management support, and empowering team members to deliver high quality work.
Experience managing teams in high risk environments (desirable)
Experience engaging closely with and/or managing partner organizations, including large consortium management
Experience in risk management and mitigation and safeguarding in a programme context.
Experience in leading the delivery of 1) complex, multi-country programmes; 2) high-value programmes >£50m; 3) FCDO programmes
Experience in managing contracts (including payment by results) and contracting; supporting compliance requirements and excellent financial management skills.
Ability to travel to sub–Saharan Africa extensively. more

Options is seeking a Deputy Program Director to provide leadership for the anticipated UK aid-funded programme focused on strengthening global health security in Africa. This is an expected project role contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities: 

Programme delivery, and oversight – support the development of programme strategy and promote a coordinated and cohesive approach to its... implementation.  
Support the Program Director in key stakeholder relationships, ensuring optimal partnerships with other implementing partners and government and non-government institutions.  
Provide guidance to teams to facilitate planning and budgeting exercises and oversee systems for the implementation of work plans and monitoring and evaluation.  
Provide support to quality assurance for internal and external technical and financing reporting and support effective communications and dissemination strategies.  

Person specification: 

Extensive experience (10yrs +) in successfully delivering health security programming across Africa.
Knowledge and experience in international health regulations, disease preparedness, anti-microbial resistance, one health and whole of government approaches.
Experience providing technical, strategic and management oversight to large donor funded health programmes and/or organizations. Specifically, expertise and experience of working in Africa, with strong partnerships with key health security organisations and agencies including WHO Afro, African Union, Africa CDC and relevant government ministries and implementing partners.
Experience and a track record of successful leadership and management of teams based in multiple locations. Previous experience working in a large team of highly skilled, multidisciplinary staff to leverage joint management support, and empowering team members to deliver high-quality work.
Strong external liaison and negotiation skills with experience in fostering partnerships between government and other stakeholders, including at global, regional, national and sub-national level, to improve health security.
Experience engaging closely with and/or managing partner organizations, including large consortium management.
Experience in contracts (including payment by results) and contracting; supports compliance requirements and excellent financial management skills.
A postgraduate qualification in public health, or related discipline.
Excellent written and spoken English is essential more