Project Leader

Summary

Join Delivery Associates, a social impact consulting firm, as a Project Leader in Kenya. This 1-year contractor role focuses on leading consulting teams working with governments and coalitions on public health projects in Africa. You will guide client teams, manage projects, and foster collaboration. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with 7-9 years of relevant experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, remote work flexibility, opportunities for global collaboration, and impactful work on transformative projects.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree, with a Master’s in public health preferred. Requisite years of professional experience in public health, public policy, and/or apprenticeship pathways will also be considered in lieu of formal education
• Have 7-9 years of relevant experience in the public sector, at consulting firms or international organizations with demonstrable client-facing delivery
• Demonstrate project and/or programme management experience, particularly in public health contexts
• Show demonstrated experience in managing complex projects
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Must have business-level proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Have existing right-to-work documentation, based in Kenya

Responsibilities

• Work with governments and donors, engaging senior leaders in public sectors on their most complex challenges by building capabilities for delivering priority projects and informing data-driven decision-making
• Lead the day-to-day execution of projects while guiding and coaching client teams to deliver and sustain concrete results
• Facilitate problem-solving, collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement across silos
• Develop client reports, dashboards, and communication materials
• Participate in and lead internal initiatives and contribute to the organization and the Africa region's growth

Preferred Qualifications

Possess sector expertise in health on the African continent

Benefits

• Opportunities to engage with senior leaders and work on transformative projects
• Work with excellent colleagues in a talent-dense and diverse environment
• Be part of a growing organization committed to continuous improvement
• Work in a remote working environment with opportunities for global collaboration
• Receive competitive market rates for the effort put in
• May be required to do minimal team and business travel across the Africa region