Delivery Leader (Senior Consultant) - Francophone Africa

Overview: As a Delivery Leader, you’ll work closely with governments in Sub-Saharan Africa to design and implement strategies that deliver on policy commitments.

About Delivery Associates:
Delivery Associates (DA) is a global social impact consultancy specializing in transforming the public sector. With over a decade of experience and a foundation in Deliverology®, DA guides leaders through every phase of implementation—delivery-oriented strategy formulation, execution, and evaluation. DA partners with governments, philanthropies, and international organizations, employing actionable strategies to achieve sustainable, lasting outcomes. In every one of our services, you will find a throughline back to this focus on helping our partners to deliver better results through better implementation. We are a small but global remote organization focused on scaling impact around the world.  

We believe our work is only possible through a commitment to honoring and centering a diverse range of people, experiences, and ideas and fostering an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and empowering. A diverse team of individuals that can bring their whole self to work will perform better, help us to be stronger partners, and allow us to drive more equitable impact for people around the world. 

 

Job Description
We are currently seeking experienced consultants to join our growing team based in the Sub-Saharan African region. At this time, we are particularly looking for colleagues with experience delivering in various content areas. 

Join Delivery Associates as a Delivery Leader and help governments transform how they work to improve their citizens’ lives. Delivery Leaders work in small teams to engage government leaders, partners, and specialized experts in delivering the most significant impact to their people through policy-driven work. You will enhance policy outcomes by formulating and testing recommendations, supporting improved decision-making at senior government levels: mayors, prime ministers, and presidents. The geographical focus of this particular role will primarily be Francophone West and Central Africa; however, there may be project needs across other regions as well.

Delivery Leaders receive excellent training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from peers and experts. Whether you want to sharpen your presentation skills, improve client engagement, or increase area-specific expertise, Delivery Associates provides Delivery Leaders’ pathways to grow.

Key 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. 

Core Competencies
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