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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 Organisations (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. Population Council is implementing ‘The FGM/C Data Hub: Data and Measurement Support to the Africa Led Movement to end FGM/C’.

Position

Options Consultancy Services is seeking an Advocacy Officer to support The Girl Generation’s advocacy team. This role will support TGG’s expanded advocacy and policy work within the framework of the Africa-led movement to End FGM/C. The holder of this role will also work along TGG communications team to ensure advocacy and communications messages are aligned at all time, across countries and partners, and supports with identifying and implementing external opportunities for advocacy & campaigning at the global and regional level.

Summary purpose and objective of the role

The position will be responsible for:

  • Providing substantive support to the planning and design of outreach/advocacy strategies and plans for the programme.
  • Supporting the design, implementation and assessment of TGG’s advocacy strategies and campaigns
  • Supporting movement-building, partnerships and resource-leveraging work
  • Knowledge and Research
  • Representing Options’ and ALM’s broader interests

Requirements

  • Graduate degree in relevant subject or equivalent professional experience
  • Proven ability to support coordination of complex international advocacy and communications interventions, with experience in relevant African countries
  • Previous experience in leveraging the resources of national governments and partners and building strategic alliances and partnerships.
  • Experience of developing and maintaining successful relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of organisations and consultants
  • Significant experience working on gender, women’s empowerment or ending FGM programmes and campaigns.
  • Experience in developing and managing the rollout of communications programmes and media strategies
  • Ability to communicate sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies

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 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

 

  • To apply, please fill in the form
  • The closing date for applications is 16th December 2022
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will be held the week commencing 19th December 2022
  • Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record checks, identification checks, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).

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Options Consultancy Services was established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the international social business, Marie Stopes International. Our initial work centred around providing technical expertise, programme design monitoring and evaluation support to DFID as the Resource Centre in Population and Reproductive Health. Improving access to reproductive and maternal health services remains a core area of our work.

The Millennium Development Goals placed a strong emphasis on maternal and child health, and improving the health of women and girls has remained central to Options’ mission. Our work has grown to encompass expertise across the health sector in order to build effective and equitable health systems.Since 1992, Options has worked in more than 50 countries, and has been responsible for launching a number of high profile programmes, most recently the Girl Generation and MamaYe! programmes. We lead and manage  numerous health sector programmes on behalf of international donors, in particular UK Aid (DFID), KfW, the World Bank and foundations.StructureOur programmes operate through programme offices including in India, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Nepal, Malawi, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique and Kenya. Our head office is in St Katharine Docks in central London.Options UK was launched in 2006, conducting high quality public health research, insight and analysis for health and social care organisations across the UK.In 2015 we set up a non-profit subsidiary, Options for International Health, to pursue new avenues for our work to transform the health of women and children.GovernanceOptions is a private limited company, wholly owned by Marie Stopes International (MSI). Our surpluses are given as Gift Aid to MSI and make a significant contribution to MSI’s mission of children by choice, not chance.Options' Board of Directors sets the objectives and strategic direction of the company. Simon Cooke, CEO of MSI is chair of the Board. Other Board members are Phillip D Harvey, Timothy W Rutter and Jo Elms.
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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 Organisations (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. Population Council is implementing ‘The FGM/C Data Hub: Data and Measurement Support to the Africa Led Movement to end FGM/C’.

Position

Options Consultancy Services is seeking an Advocacy Officer to support The Girl Generation’s advocacy team. This role will support TGG’s expanded advocacy and policy work within the framework of the Africa-led movement to End FGM/C. The holder of this role will also work along TGG communications team to ensure advocacy and communications messages are aligned at all time, across countries and partners, and supports with identifying and implementing external opportunities for advocacy & campaigning at the global and regional level.

Summary purpose and objective of the role

The position will be responsible for:

  • Providing substantive support to the planning and design of outreach/advocacy strategies and plans for the programme.
  • Supporting the design, implementation and assessment of TGG’s advocacy strategies and campaigns
  • Supporting movement-building, partnerships and resource-leveraging work
  • Knowledge and Research
  • Representing Options’ and ALM’s broader interests

Requirements

  • Graduate degree in relevant subject or equivalent professional experience
  • Proven ability to support coordination of complex international advocacy and communications interventions, with experience in relevant African countries
  • Previous experience in leveraging the resources of national governments and partners and building strategic alliances and partnerships.
  • Experience of developing and maintaining successful relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of organisations and consultants
  • Significant experience working on gender, women’s empowerment or ending FGM programmes and campaigns.
  • Experience in developing and managing the rollout of communications programmes and media strategies
  • Ability to communicate sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies

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 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
 
  • To apply, please fill in the form
  • The closing date for applications is 16th December 2022
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will be held the week commencing 19th December 2022
  • Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record checks, identification checks, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).
2022-12-17

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