Options UK Regional Planning & Policy Specialist Jobs in Kenya

Options UK Regional Planning & Policy Specialist Jobs in Kenya


We’re seeking an experienced individual to join our team based in Nairobi, who will successfully coordinate the approach to evidence based development across Lot 2 of the UK-Aid funded Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) programme.

The successful individual will provide excellent leadership to WISH Lot 2 teams based across Asia and Africa, and enable us to achieve key performance indicators.

Responsibilities:

  • The Regional Planning & Policy Specialist will be responsible for leading and coordinating the overarching approach to evidence based development and tracking of costed implementation plans and facilitate roll out of political economy analysis findings ensuring information feeds into the policy and planning work of WISH Lot 2 countries.
  • The successful applicant will engage with the regional national ownership lead, regional technical advisors, Options’ staff in London, and country teams to ensure a strategic and comprehensive approach to strengthening government stewardship over sexual and reproductive health and family planning (SRH/FP) in Lot 2 countries.
  • The Regional Planning & Policy Specialist will provide technical, strategic and management backstopping support to, and quality assure the work of Policy and Planning Specialists in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Madagascar, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
  • The successful candidate will also work with consortium partners to share learnings and facilitate uptake of approaches to the rest of Lot 2 countries.

    Person specification:

    To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • At least an Undergraduate Degree in public health, health management or related field.
  • At least ten years’ work experience, with significant experience in the provision of technical assistance including remote support.
  • Considerable experience in leading the delivery of donor-funded programmes, particularly those funded by DFID.
  • Relevant and demonstrable experience in domestic financing and/or strengthening policy
    and legislation, using evidence to hold the government to account for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) outcomes and promote quality control and standards of service provision and care programmes settings.

    Benefits:

  • Basic salary will include the following allowances and benefits: housing, transportation and meals.
  • 25 days Annual Leave per year in addition to Kenyan public holidays.
  • Employer 5% pension contribution
  • Medical insurance
  • 13th month bonus pro rata
  • Relocation package for international applicants can be considered

    How to apply

    Application process:

  • To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to Michael Cavanagh at wish@options.co.uk. By 28th October, 2018 Candidates should state the role (Regional Planning & Policy Specialist WISH Lot 2) in the subject header.
  • Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is for guidance only. Applications will be screened upon receipt and this vacancy may be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will be organised directly with shortlisted applicants on a rolling basis.

    Other information:

  • Options is an equal opportunities employer
  • Overseas candidates require to have the right to work in Kenya

  • For more information and job application details, see; Options UK Regional Planning & Policy Specialist Jobs in Kenya

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