Organisation:
Options Consultancy Services Limited was established in 1992 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We are a consultancy organisation providing technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors to governments and international development partners to transform the health of women and children. We provide information, expertise and influence to governments, health workers, NGOs and businesses to catalyse change so that health services can be accessed by the people who need them most.
Background:
Options is preparing to bid for the What Works to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls: Impact at Scale (What Works II) programme. The first phase was a flagship initiative for DFID, with a major investment in research & impact evaluation to establish ‘what works’ to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG), bringing together world-leading researchers
What Works II is a 7-year programme that will systematically design, implement and rigorously evaluate the scale-up of violence prevention efforts (scale); pilot and test new theory-driven approaches (innovation); strengthen long-term capability and capacity to deliver cutting-edge VAWG prevention globally; and use evidence to influence a more effective global approach. The programme includes a major grant making component to scale and innovate interventions aimed at tackling social norms and preventing VAWG.
Main purpose of job:
The Programme Director will provide overall strategic leadership, managerial oversight and technical direction to the programme. S/he will lead a team of technical and operational experts ensuring high quality programme delivery and management of strategic grants.
A key aspect of the role requires strategic engagement with DFID, consortium members, beneficiaries and other stakeholders to ensure resources are leveraged to achieve impact. The post holder will ensure the programme delivers high quality results, meets programme outputs, outcomes and impact and provide inspirational leadership to ensure the programme makes a real difference in women’s and girls’ lives.
Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you will have:
•Proven ability to manage high value, complex international programmes including consortium partners and coordinating multiple country implementation in DFID priority countries
•Proven track record of providing thought leadership on VAWG prevention programmes
•Significant proven experience working on gender, women’s empowerment, VAWG programmes and campaigns and social norm change
•At least a Postgraduate degree in relevant subject area, such as international development, gender studies or social anthropology.
•Experience in developing and maintaining successful relationships with partnership with a diverse range of organisations, partners and stakeholders
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
For more information, please click on the link:
https://options.co.uk/jobs/programme-director-2
To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to [email protected]. Candidates should state the role (Programme Director–WW) in the subject header.
Closing date 28th February 2020 – Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is for guidance only. Applications will be screened upon receipt and this vacancy may be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.
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