The UK Government (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - FCDO) has a vision of a world free from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) by 2030, in line with the SDGs. A programme has been established entitled ‘Support to the Africa-led movement (ALM) to end FGM/C’ to contribute to global efforts to achieve that vision. Following a co-creation period, programme implementation began in September 2021.

This programme will support and build the capacity of the Africa Led Movement to end FGM/C at multiple levels and at scale, working in partnership with the rest of the FGM/C movement, complementing UN agencies (such as the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on FGM/C), Saleema initiative, other alliances (such as Girls not Brides etc.) and grassroots Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), women’s and girls’ movements, etc.

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.

• Grants Management Intern will gain experience in grant management, which is a crucial skill to move up in the non-profit sector.
• Grants Management Intern will learn more about the pre-award process for building a funding portfolio in a non-profit.
• Grants Management Intern will learn the basics of participatory, innovative and adaptive grants mechanism.
• Grants Management Intern will develop an in-depth understanding of TGG-ALM programming in ending FGM in Africa.

• Work closely with the Grants Officer to review call of applications and pre-award grant processes.
• Assist in reviewing of grantees monthly reports and follow up on grantees disbursements;
• Assist in maintaining records in good and presentable order.
• Monitoring and mentoring on grants for the grantees
• Support budgeting processes with small and medium grantees.
• In liaison with the Grants Officer, maintain and ensure appropriate updates to the Grants Management tracker including accuracy of data.
• Participate spot checks and quarterly review meetings with grantee and other stakeholders.
• Support in documenting learnings from the participatory grants-making mechanism.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Grants Officer/and or Project Manager
• Provide support as needed in other areas of TGG-ALM program.
• Ensure that all work is aligned with the Programme’s Do No Harm, Safeguarding and Emotional wellbeing framework.
• In the spirit of teamwork, provide flexible support to colleagues across Options and the consortium

Application process

• To apply, please fill in the form .
• Closing date for applications is: 22 January 2024
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be held week commencing 6 November 2023 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

• Options is dedicated to equal opportunity for all and recognises that every individual is unique. Whilst we always seek to embrace individual differences and celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we also want to ensure that every team member is suited to their role and that they are given the best opportunity to succeed.
• 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.