Programme Manager at Options Consultancy Services Limited

Options Consultancy Services Limited is seeking a dynamic Programme Manager who will be responsible for the effective and efficient project management of the USAID Health Systems Leadership – Health Sector Governance and Strategic Partnerships programme.

Responsibilities: 

• The Programme Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient project management of the USAID Health Systems Leadership – Health Sector Governance and Strategic Partnerships programme.
• The role will work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party in planning and implementing the programme. As a key member of the programme, you will also work closely with a range of teams to enable effective programming including work planning, contract management, risk identification, financial forecasting and tracking of programme budgets.
• You will work closely with Programmes, Technical and Finance teams in Kenya and the UK to ensure quality standards are met and maintained on the programme.
• The role reports to the Country Representative in Kenya, and will be based in Options’ offices in Nairobi, with some overseas and national travel.

Person specification: 

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree.
• Substantial experience in the management and delivery of USAID programmes and contracts
• Significant experience of working in international development at Programme Management level
• Extensive experience of the development and implementation of programmes
• 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 contracts and contracting
• Experience of networking to build successful relationships with potential clients, collaborators, and consultants