Background
The Delivering Sustainable and Equitable Increases in Family Planning in Kenya (DESIP) programme is funded by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) and seeks to ensure greater and more equitable access to and uptake of FP services in 19 priority counties in Kenya. The DESIP consortium is led by Population Services Kenya (PSK) and includes: African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), HealthRight Kenya, Faith2Action, Population Services International (PSI), VSO Kenya and Options Consultancy Services Limited (Options). Together, the consortium aims to reduce inequalities to accessing Family Planning (FP) by ensuring availability of and demand for family planning commodities through sustainable involvement of the private and public sectors.**
Summary purpose and objective of role
Options Consultancy Services, seeks services of an expert to lead, and support the five County Departments of Health to develop county-specific Family Planning investment cases by analysing policies, strategies and budgets and interviewing key policy decision makers and players at the county level. He/she will determine possible impacts in the short, medium and long term of not maintaining or increasing investment in FP. Building on this, he/she will set out a compelling and convincing case outlining why the government, despite its limited resources, should maintain and if possible, increase and direct investment in family planning in the context of COVID-19 and beyond. The investment case needs to be aligned to the specific county COVID-19 response plans, integrated development plans, health sector strategic plans and the specific county family planning implementation plan.
Person specification
At least a master’s degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Health Systems or other relevant field with specialization in the field of family planning.
At least 10 years of professional experience in Kenya or the region, preferably in SRH or FP.
Strong analytical and research skills (both quantitative and qualitative)
Proficiency in excel
Significant experience in family planning programming specifically having extensive knowledge of the Kenyan context.
Demonstrable experience in government policy analysis or development and of working with policy makers.
Experience in building the capacity of counterparts.
Good writing and presentation skills, and ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences
Excellent report writing skills with ability to analyse information/data and present it in a clear and concise manner. A sample report of work previously completed by the consultant is a requirement.
Excellent communication skills.
A good understanding of the social, political and economic context in Kenya.
Proficiency in written English.
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
