National Advisor for Scaling up, Ivory Coast At Options Consultancy Services

Options is seeking a National Scaling Advisor based in Ivory Coast to join the team in implementing the government-funded ExpandPF program. ‘USAID.

Summary of the purpose and objective of the role

The ExpandPF National Scaling Advisor in Côte d’Ivoire is responsible for implementing the Options approach to strengthen the adoption and scaling of PHI and measures health self-management at the national level, working closely with other consortium partners in Côte d’Ivoire to ensure strategic links with other interventions.

He/she will be responsible for managing all country-level interventions related to scaling up PHI, as well as ensuring strong team collaboration with other team members in the country. He/she will coordinate across workstreams related to Scale Up strategy and implementation and engage with the project team to ensure there is a unified approach across countries.

The main tasks of the position will be as follows:

• Provide strategic technical leadership to the Options role on ExpandPF
• Contribute to the effective implementation of a high-quality program that produces results
• Contribute to building excellent relationships with the consortium, governments and the client and promote learning.
• Contribute to program planning and budgeting, monitor and report its results against plans
• Contribute to responsible financial management, compliance, due diligence and security

Person specification

• Master’s degree in medicine, public health, health economics, health management or a related field.
• At least ten years of professional experience, with significant experience providing technical assistance in the healthcare field
• Solid understanding of the health sector in Côte d’Ivoire, including relationships between national and subnational levels
• Professional experience and knowledge of priority SRH/FP issues facing women and girls in Côte d’Ivoire
• Existing relationships and understanding of key family planning stakeholders in Côte d’Ivoire, including regional bodies (PO and FP2030)
• Significant experience leading the implementation of donor-funded programs, particularly those funded by USAID
• Excellent influencing skills, with an ability to identify and seize opportunities to gain buy-in and support from decision-makers.
• Fluency in written and spoken French
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• A commitment to the principles of Options programs, namely safeguarding, the principle of ‘Do No Harm’ and creating an enabling policy environment for voluntary family planning.

Other information

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave pay, a 13th month bonus and a termination benefit of 20% of average monthly salary.

Other information

• Options is dedicated to equal opportunity for all and recognizes that every individual is unique. While we always seek to embrace individual differences and celebrate the diversity of our staff, we also want to ensure that each team member is suited to their role and given the best chance of success*.*
• Our organization is committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We are looking for people who are pro-choice, who promote diversity and inclusion, who are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the country of operation.