Delivery Leader

Summary

Join Delivery Associates as a Delivery Leader and contribute to transforming public sector work in Sub-Saharan Africa. You will collaborate with governments to design and implement impactful strategies, working closely with leaders and stakeholders. This role involves data-driven problem-solving, strategic planning and execution, and developing high-impact communication materials. Delivery Leaders receive excellent training, coaching, and mentoring opportunities for professional growth. The position requires experience in the public sector or consulting, strong communication skills, and a commitment to collaborative leadership. Delivery Associates offers a remote work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for global collaboration.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant field; an advanced degree is a plus
• Have 3-8 years of relevant experience in the public sector, at consulting firms or international organizations with demonstrable client-facing delivery
• Demonstrate experience in delivering project results
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with business-level English proficiency
• Have existing right-to-work documentation for Africa
• Be based in or willing to relocate to Sub-Saharan countries with a willingness to develop Delivery Associates’ activities across the continent

Responsibilities

• Drive Results-Oriented Client Engagements
• Build trust-based relationships with partner organizations, government clients, and stakeholders to deliver shared goals
• Provide coaching and guidance to client teams, enabling them to achieve tangible, measurable results
• Collaborate with local governments and partners to facilitate effective relationship-building, problem-solving, and knowledge-sharing
• Lead Data-Driven Problem-Solving
• Conduct data collection and analysis to extract insights, identify critical issues, and develop robust, actionable recommendations
• Simplify complex challenges and design effective strategies to address them
• Plan and Execute Strategic Delivery
• Design, sequence, and implement prioritized reforms aligned with government strategy, driving delivery with urgency and optimism
• Facilitate interactive workshops and stakeholder meetings, ensuring smooth execution and alignment on project goals
• Develop High-Impact Communication Materials
• Craft compelling, high-quality presentations, reports, and other communication materials for clients and internal leadership
• Translate project insights into clear, actionable deliverables to support decision-making and progress tracking
• Build Capacity for Sustainable Delivery
• Lead training sessions, workshops, and feedback sessions to enhance delivery capabilities across client teams and sectors
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and collaboration within the client and Delivery Associates teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess sector expertise in one or more industries within Africa
• Have French fluency
• Knowledge of specific policy fields, such as agriculture, health, education, climate, or international development

Benefits

• Impactful work: Opportunities to engage with senior leaders and work on transformative projects
• Excellent colleagues: We strive to be as talent-dense and diverse as possible, so we are always learning from each other
• Growth environment: Everyone’s career pathway is unique-be part of a growing organization committed to continuous improvement
• Flexibility: Remote working environment with opportunities for global collaboration
• Healthy compensation: Our contractors are offered competitive market rates for the effort they put in
• Travel opportunities: Minimal team and business travel may be required across the Africa region