Senior Consultant

MSH

. Build and convert ASA's pipeline of government, donor and foundation opportunities .

Posted 10/20/2026part-timeRemote • KenyaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in global health and public financial management, with a strong ability to develop compelling proposals and concept notes. Proven track record in managing donor-funded projects and navigating complex political environments while ensuring government-led reforms.

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Global Health ExpertiseProposal DevelopmentPublic Financial ManagementProject ManagementConsultant Roster Development

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingConcept Note DevelopmentHealth FinancingGovernance and AccountabilityHealth-Systems StrengtheningDonor Transition and Co-FinancingTechnical OversightEngagement PlanningQuality AssuranceLessons Learned Capture

Soft Skills

Cultural NavigationClient EngagementIndependent WorkEntrepreneurial MindsetCommunication

Industry Keywords

Government FundingDonor EngagementInstitutional StrengtheningAdvisory ServicesEast and West Africa Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and convert ASA's pipeline of government, donor and foundation opportunities
Support qualification and capture planning through submission in coordination with MSH business-development teams
Lead development of high-quality, country-owned concept notes and proposals
Translate discussions with governments and partners into compelling technical offers
Draw expertise from ASA and across MSH into proposals and work
Provide senior technical expertise supporting government-led reform
Reorganise and strengthen the consultant roster
Recommend consultant qualifications, capabilities and staffing needs
Support technical inception and quality once engagements begin
Review key deliverables within delegated authority
Capture lessons learned
Support the Managing Director on delivery planning and client engagement
Provide technical oversight of engagements after they are won
Work closely with and take direction from the Managing Director, who retains accountability for strategy, client relationships and final decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 10 years' experience in global health, health financing, public financial management, governance, institutional strengthening or advisory services, including senior technical experience
Strong track record of winning and delivering donor- and government-funded work
Experience writing successful proposals, concept notes and investment cases
Technical depth in one or more of: health financing, public financial management, donor transition and co-financing, governance and accountability, or health-systems strengthening
Experience supporting projects, programmes or clients across East and West Africa
Ability to navigate diverse cultural, regulatory, business and political environments
Credibility with senior government officials and funders
Genuine commitment to country-led, government-owned reform
Experience building consultant rosters, staffing models or proposal processes
Strong project-management discipline
Excellent written and spoken English
Additional language capabilities are desirable in regions where ASA operates
Comfortable working independently in an entrepreneurial, start-up environment
Able to travel when required
This is an independent consultancy, not an employment position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Part-time engagement
Initial six-month consultancy, renewable subject to need, performance and funding
Flexible consultant roster and engagement model
Daily rate agreed against the relevant consultant band
Opportunity to support global health initiatives and government-led reform