Technical Associate Job in Kenya

Organization: Options Consultancy Services
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 09 Dec 2016
This role will provide support for grantees & work closely with the Technical Fund Manager ensuring that the CICF delivers impact in line with DFID’s goals & priorities. S/he is responsible for monitoring progress & tracking ‘impact’, identifying successful innovations with potential for scale up, documenting & sharing lessons learnt & operational research studies for larger innovations.
Responsibilities:
The Technical Associate will provide:

  • Monitoring & Evaluation for CICF
  • Mentoring and capacity building of CICF grantees
  • High quality technical fund management services from award and implementation stages
  • Support internal and external technical learning and knowledge dissemination generated through the CICF activities
  • Planning, delivering and evaluating the implementation of CICF activities in close partnership with KPMG
  • Contribute to a strong CICF Fund Management Team, and strong relationships with Options’ office in London
Person specification:
  • Master’s degree in the health sciences, public health, demography or a related discipline
  • Minimum of five years of experience in MNH programme implementation, and/or MNH-related M&E experience
  • Experience designing and implementing M&E frameworks in MNH
  • Previous experience with the technical support to donor funds
  • Proven ability to work with partners and develop institutional technical capacity
  • High attention to detail and the ability to deliver high quality technical services with minimal external supervision
  • Experience in operational research and documentation of learning
  • Ability to work closely with colleagues in a small team and build relationships with internal and external partners
  • Strong verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal style; ability to engage and build relationships at multiple levels
  • Fluency in English and Swahili
How to apply:
Application process:
  • Please review the full job description, found here:http://www.options.co.uk/sites/default/files/cicf_technical*associate*-_...
  • To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to Megan Burley opportunities@options.co.uk. Candidates should state the role in the subject header
  • Closing date for applications is Friday 9th December. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and recruitment may be closed early if the right candidate is found, therefore early applications is advised
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
Other information:

Options is an equal opportunities employer

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Kenya