Grant and Capacity Building Manager, Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme at Options Consultancy Services Limited

Introduction

We are seeking a proactive Grant and Capacity Building Manager, based in Kenya, who will play a key role on our new programme aimed at improving the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescents, including reducing unsafe-abortions and preventing unwanted pregnancies. The programme will be implemented in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. Its objective is to ensure young women are able to access quality comprehensive sexual and reproductive services and will support civil society organisations (CSOs) to shift social norms and build girls’ agency through ICT platforms and interpersonal networks.

Objective of role

The Grant and Capacity Building Manager will use their skills and expertise to manage and oversee Civil Society Organisation (CSO) grants and capacity building of grantees to support improvement in access to quality, youth friendly SRH services, shifting community attitudes and improving knowledge of reproductive rights.

Person specification

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Strong proven technical expertise in the field of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and social / behaviour change in relation to sensitive issues.
• Experience of grant mechanism design and management, including disbursing funds to grassroots organisations, contracting, planning, budgeting and risk management.
• Strong relationship management and communications skills.
• Strategic thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.

About the Programme and Options

The programme aims to substantially improve access to quality SRH services for adolescent girls in countries with the greatest burden in sub-Saharan Africa.

Other information

Options is an equal opportunities employer