The Technical Fund Manager for the CICF is the technical lead for the fund. S/he is responsible for ensuring that the CICF delivers technical impact in line with DFID’s goals and priorities. The Technical Fund Manager supervises a small technical team, and works in close partnership with the CICF Fund Manager (KPMG) on all CICF matters.

Responsibilities:
The Technical Fund Manager will be:
Providing strategic and technical oversight to the fund
Assisting the Team Leader and KPMG in representing the CICF
Providing high quality technical fund management services
Promoting internal and external technical learning and knowledge dissemination
Planning, delivering and evaluating the implementation of CICF activities in close partnership with KPMG
Sourcing and managing Technical Fund Officers and short-term consultants
Building a strong CICF Fund Management Team, and strong relationships with Options head quarters

Person specification:
Master’s degree in the health sciences, public health, demography or a related discipline
Minimum of five years of experience in MNH program implementation, and/or MNH-related M&E experience, including management level experience
Previous experience with the technical management of donor funds
Demonstrated ability to develop individual and institutional technical capacity
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability create policy change, ensure that the fund is contextually appropriate, and adjust the fund’s technical approach where necessary
High attention to detail and the ability to deliver high quality technical services with minimal external supervision
Strong verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal style; ability to engage and build relationships at multiple levels
Fluency in English and Swahili

Other information:
Options is an equal opportunities employer
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Kenya

HOW TO APPLY:
Application process:
To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to Megan Burley opportunities@options.co.uk. Candidates should state the role in the subject header
Closing date for applications is Friday 18th November. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and recruitment may be closed early if the right candidate is found, therefore early applications is advised
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.