Terms of Reference: Family Planning Specialist (Individual Consultant) at Girl Effect

Context of the Role

We’re looking for a technical family planning expert who can support Girl Effect global and country teams on the design and delivery of the programme outlined above, with a focus on equity.

Duties to include:

• Work with the teams to resolve significant technical and strategic questions related to family planning.
• Provide technical input into documents related to the programme, including but not limited to; in-country session preparations, multi-media content, literature reviews and research protocols.
• Advise on programme creative outputs such as content messaging, products, and services designed with and for young women and girls.
• Attend and contribute to meetings across the design and delivery phase of the programme as requested.
• Assist teams in identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders in the family planning sector.
• Support the development of indicators with the Girl Effect’s Evidence and Insights team, negotiating with the SBCC team to ensure adherence to Girl Effect’s Theory of Change (ToC).
• As needed, provide strategic input and support to bolster the GE-MSD partnership inclusive of:
  • Drafting documents related to MSD for Mothers reporting, including but not limited to; midline and annual reports, donor presentations, GE-MSD meeting briefings and correspondence. 
  • Attending and contributing to MSD meetings or preparations as requested. 
  • Identifying and facilitating opportunities to showcase the GE-MSD partnership on outlets where family planning innovations are highlighted. 
• Contribute to the development of future grant applications and funding opportunities which include a family planning component.

Who You Are

• An expert in family planning and reproductive health service delivery with experience designing and implementing high-impact interventions.
• You possess strong knowledge of the unique realities of youth, especially Kenyan girls from low-middle income backgrounds. 
• Deep knowledge of the landscape for family planning programming in Kenya, including related key MOH priorities.
• You have a proven ability to work with internationally dispersed cross-functional programme teams, delivering robust and clear technical inputs.
• Expertise developing relationships and coordinating with key stakeholders, including government officials, implementing and civil society partners, and other non-governmental organisations.
• Demonstrable experience in government policy analysis or development and of working with policy makers.
• Fluency in speaking Kiswahili and English.