Options seeks a Country Lead for its WISH 2 programme in Zambia who will be responsible for delivering on Options’ role within the programme, which is to increase domestic financing for SRH/FP and support a stronger enabling environment.

The Country Lead for Zambia will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic technical leadership of Options’ role in the programme (country ownership and sustainability).
• Managing the Options team at country level to ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery of a high-quality programme that produces its results.
• Leading planning and budgeting of the programme and monitor and report on performance against plans.
• Providing oversight of financial, due diligence and security.
• Overseeing relations with the consortium, governments, and client and promote learning.
• Representing Options’ broader interests in Zambia to develop new business.

• Master’s degree in public health, health economics, health management or a related field.
• At least ten years’ work experience, with significant experience in the provision of technical assistance for health.
• Solid understanding of the country’s health sector, including the relationship between national and sub-national levels.
• Work experience and knowledge of priority SRH/FP issues facing women and girls.
• Considerable experience in leading the delivery of donor-funded programmes, particularly those funded by FCDO. One of either (as the advisor for this component):

o Strong experience in health financing approaches, particularly health budget tracking and advocacy.

o Strong work experience on quality of care, accountability, advocacy and evidence use.

• Strong experience in facilitating evidence-based planning process or policy reforms to track progress on health indicators and commitments.
• Excellent influencing skills, with an ability to identify and act on opportunities to build buy-in and support among decision-makers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience interacting with government officials, development partners, civil society and other health sector stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present complex concepts in easy-to-understand language for a range of audiences.
• Sound monitoring and evaluation skills, including the design and delivery of logical frameworks.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, medical insurance and 13 month pay.