ABOUT THE COMPANY

Options builds partnerships to transform the health of women and children. Better health for all is not something that can be achieved in isolation. Our work is driven by the belief that everyone should have access to good quality, affordable health care. And while our core expertise and passion is in women and children’s health, our impact reaches far beyond this to making sustainable improvements in health systems in every country where we work.

JOB SUMMARY

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in social sciences, gender studies, public health, development studies, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic planning, programme design, or organizational development, preferably within the civil society or women’s rights sector.
• Proven experience working on issues related to FGM, gender-based violence, or women’s empowerment.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate participatory planning processes and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working with or within coalitions, networks, or multi-partner initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the Kenyan civil society and policy landscape, particularly in relation to gender and FGM.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing and documentation skills, including report and strategic plan development.
• Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to changing contexts, and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, flexible approach with a high degree of self-motivation and integrity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Strategic Planning Process:To facilitate and guide the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for the CSO-led Network on Ending FGM in Kenya.
• Collaborate with the Taskforce:To work closely and collaboratively with the established Network’s Taskforce, which is the designated focal point for the strategic planning process.
• Ensure Sustainability of the Network:To contribute to building a sustainable, long-term framework for the Network now coordinated by the Coalition On Violence Against Women (COVAW).
• Provide Technical Support:To offer expertise and support on a voluntary low-fee basis, driven by a commitment to ending violence against women and girls, particularly FGM.

• Support Strategic Planning Process:To facilitate and guide the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for the CSO-led Network on Ending FGM in Kenya.
• Collaborate with the Taskforce:To work closely and collaboratively with the established Network’s Taskforce, which is the designated focal point for the strategic planning process.
• Ensure Sustainability of the Network:To contribute to building a sustainable, long-term framework for the Network now coordinated by the Coalition On Violence Against Women (COVAW).
• Provide Technical Support:To offer expertise and support on a voluntary low-fee basis, driven by a commitment to ending violence against women and girls, particularly FGM.

• Public health
• Social sciences
• Vision and strategy

• A degree in social sciences, gender studies, public health, development studies, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic planning, programme design, or organizational development, preferably within the civil society or women’s rights sector.
• Proven experience working on issues related to FGM, gender-based violence, or women’s empowerment.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate participatory planning processes and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working with or within coalitions, networks, or multi-partner initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the Kenyan civil society and policy landscape, particularly in relation to gender and FGM.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing and documentation skills, including report and strategic plan development.
• Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to changing contexts, and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, flexible approach with a high degree of self-motivation and integrity.