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About the Programme

The Girl Generation (TGG): Support to the Africa Led Movement to End FGM/C Programme, (TGG-ALM) is a consortium led by Options Consultancy Services, and includes Amref Health Africa, ActionAid, Orchid Project, Africa Coordination Centre for Abandonment of FGM/C and University of Portsmouth. It works closely with the Population Council’s Data Hub, the programme’s data and measurement arm. The programme envisions a world where girls and women can exercise their power and rights and have expanded choice and agency and be free from violence, including FGM/C.

The programme includes two consortia working in close collaboration. Options leads a consortium including Amref Health Africa, ActionAid UK, Orchid Project, ACCAF and University of Portsmouth to implement the ‘Support to the Africa Led Movement to End FGM/C. Population Council is implementing ‘The FGM/C Data Hub: Data and Measurement Support to the Africa Led Movement to end FGM/C’.

The programme is currently being implemented Kenya, Senegal, Ethiopia and Somaliland.

The Consultants shall conduct organizational capacity building using a defined methodology developed in partnership with TGG-ALM Programme team.

The capacity assessment has already been undertaken and the below are the priority domain areas for all the grantees for capacity building and development of policies and procedures.

Category 1-Consultancy.

• Governance and strategic leadership and systems

a) Governing body formation-Legal status

b) Governing body function

c) Strategic leadership and planning

d) Succession planning

e) Organisation cultural

f) Internal communication

• Organizational management, sustainability, and resources mobilization

a) Operational Policies and Procedures

b) Resource Mobilization (Fund raising - proposal writing and alternative resourcing).

c) Financial sustainability

d) Partnership and networking

e) Communication strategy

f) Operational plan

Category 2 -Consultancy

1. Human resources and administration management
2. Procurement, logistics and asset/property management.
3. Finance, and grant management.
4. M&E and knowledge management

a) Technical reporting

b) Knowledge management

c) Learning and adaptive programming

d) Outcome documentation

The expected approach to this engagement is that the capacity building should be conducted in such a way as to facilitate ownership and drive of the implementation plans so that results are sustained. As such, it should be participatory, consultative, and incorporate methodologies like technology of participation, design thinking and collective Impact that not only improve the range of information collected but also to improve ownership and drive of the implementation plans.

In close co-ordination with Options and the grantees, the Consultants will implement the following tasks:

a) Conduct capacity building workshops.

b) Develop or enhance the grantees policies and procedures documents.

Deliverables

The Consultants are expected to complete and submit the following deliverables;

a) Production of policies or as applicable per domain for each grantee depending on their capacity.

b) Capacity building reports for detailing list of policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) developed for each grantee for approval.

c) Submission of the final consultancy report to Options

• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proven interest in issues of girls and women rights.
• Previous similar experience at national trainings/workshops is an asset.
• Experience in working in humanitarian sector preferably in Kenya is an added advantage.

Qualified and interested parties are asked to submit the following:

• CV and a letter of interest for the assignment.
• A detailed technical proposal, with budget, clearly demonstrating a thorough understanding of the Terms of Reference and including but not limited to the following;
• Consultants/Company Profile.
• Demonstrated previous experience in similar assignments and qualifications outlined in this ToRs.
• Team composition and level of effort of each proposed team member and include CVs of each team member.
• A financial proposal.

Application process

• Closing date for applications is: Tuesday 09 March 2024.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will be held the week commencing March 11th, 2024
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).

Other information

• As an equal opportunity employer, Options Consultancy Services is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage or civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Options Consultancy Services.
• 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, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Kenya (Kenya nationals are encouraged to apply).