Strategic Plan Development Consultant

Options Consultancy Services Limited is seeking a Strategic Plan Development Consultant to facilitate and guide the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for the CSO-led Network on Ending FGM in Kenya. This role involves working closely with the established Network’s Taskforce to build a sustainable, long-term framework for the Network, currently coordinated by the Coalition On Violence Against Women (COVAW).

The consultant will provide technical expertise on a voluntary or low-fee basis, driven by a commitment to ending FGM and gender-based violence (GBV) and improving the health of women and children.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Strategic Planning Process: Facilitate and guide the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for the CSO-led Network on Ending FGM in Kenya.
• Collaborate with the Taskforce: Work closely and collaboratively with the established Network’s Taskforce, which is the designated focal point for the strategic planning process.
• Ensure Network Sustainability: Contribute to building a sustainable, long-term framework for the Network.
• Technical Expertise: Provide support on a voluntary or low-fee basis to catalyze change in the health of women and children through strategic influence and information.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic planning, programme design, or organizational development, preferably within the civil society or women’s rights sector.
• Proven experience working on issues related to FGM, gender-based violence, or women’s empowerment.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate participatory planning processes and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working with or within coalitions, networks, or multi-partner initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the Kenyan civil society and policy landscape, particularly in relation to gender and FGM.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing and documentation skills, including report and strategic plan development.
• Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to changing contexts, and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, flexible approach with a high degree of self-motivation and integrity.

Desirable Attributes

• Previous experience volunteering or working in a low-resource consultancy setting.
• Fluency in Kiswahili and English.
• Familiarity with the TGG-ALM programme or similar donor-funded initiatives.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the Options Consultancy Services Limited portal by visiting Options Consultancy Services Limited on options.co.uk.