Remote Project Leader, Engagement Manager

Summary

Join Delivery Associates as a Project Leader in the Africa region, based in Kenya. Lead consulting teams working with governments and coalitions to support on-the-ground delivery of project priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, with a Master’s in public health preferred
• 7-9 years of relevant experience in the public sector, at consulting firms or international organizations with demonstrable client-facing delivery
• Sector expertise in health on the African continent is a plus
• Team leadership: Project and/or programme management experience, particularly in public health contexts
• Project management: Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Must have business-level proficiency in English (spoken and written)

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

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