Senior Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kenya.

📋 Description

• Develop and convert ASA's pipeline of opportunities from governments, donors, and foundations.

• Assist in qualification and capture planning by collaborating with MSH business development teams on submissions.

• Lead the creation of high-quality, country-owned concept notes and proposals.

• Transform discussions with governments and partners into persuasive technical offers.

• Incorporate expertise from ASA and MSH into proposals and related work.

• Provide senior technical expertise to support government-led reforms.

• Revamp and enhance the consultant roster.

• Advise on consultant qualifications, capabilities, and staffing requirements.

• Ensure technical quality and support during the inception of engagements.

• Review key deliverables within the scope of delegated authority.

• Capture and document lessons learned.

• Assist the Managing Director in delivery planning and client engagement.

• Offer technical oversight of engagements post-award.

• Collaborate closely with the Managing Director, who maintains accountability for strategy, client relationships, and final decisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in global health, health financing, public financial management, governance, institutional strengthening, or advisory services, including senior technical roles.

• Proven success in securing and executing donor- and government-funded projects.

• Experience in crafting successful proposals, concept notes, and investment cases.

• Technical expertise in one or more areas such as health financing, public financial management, donor transition and co-financing, governance and accountability, or health systems strengthening.

• Experience supporting projects, programs, or clients throughout East and West Africa.

• Ability to navigate various cultural, regulatory, business, and political contexts.

• Established credibility with senior government officials and funding bodies.

• Strong commitment to country-led, government-owned reform.

• Experience in building consultant rosters, staffing models, or proposal processes.

• Strong project management skills.

• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Additional language skills are advantageous in regions where ASA operates.

• Comfortable working independently in an entrepreneurial, start-up environment.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

• This position is an independent consultancy, not an employment role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Part-time engagement opportunity.

• Initial consultancy period of six months, with the possibility of renewal based on need, performance, and funding availability.

• Adaptable consultant roster and engagement model.

• Daily rate established according to the relevant consultant band.

• Chance to contribute to global health initiatives and government-led reforms.