Programme Manager at Options Consultancy Services Limited

Position

Options seeks a Programme Manager to be responsible for the project management of the Technical Assistance towards Evidence Informed Health Planning and Budgeting (EIHPB) for RMNCAH at county level in Kenya. This is a component of a Multi-Donor Trust Fund managed by the World Bank.

As Programme Manager you are responsible for the effective and efficient project management of the Technical Assistance towards Evidence Informed Health Planning and Budgeting (EIHPB) for RMNCAH at county level in Kenya component of the Multi-Donor Trust Fund managed by the World Bank.

Under the guidance of the Team Leader or Project Lead you will work closely with other Options’ Departments and project teams to enable the project to be carried out on time and to budget and within Options’ quality standards of delivery.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Masters in relevant subject area or equivalent professional experience
• Significant experience of working in international development at Programme Management level
• Extensive experience of the development and implementation of programmes, including risk manage approaches
• Experience of managing large, complex donor-funded budgets
• Experience working in resource constrained settings and low- and middle- income countries
• Experience of close working relationships with partners and consortia
• Experience of networking to build successful relationships with potential clients, collaborators and consultants
• Ability to work on a wide range of projects and other issues simultaneously
• Excellent financial management skills
• Self-starter, can work independently or as part of a team

Other information

• Options is an equal opportunities employer
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Overseas candidates require a valid Kenya work permit.