Project Leader (Engagement Manager) - Africa

Igatec; Oos-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Project Leader to drive impactful change across Sub-Saharan Africa. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with governments and stakeholders to implement strategies that enhance public sector capabilities. Your expertise in project management and data-driven problem solving will guide teams in delivering transformative outcomes. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with senior leaders and contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of public policy. Join a diverse and talented team committed to continuous improvement and making a real difference in communities across Africa.

Benefits

Impactful Work

Excellent Colleagues

Growth Environment

Flexibility

Healthy Compensation

Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in public sector consulting or international organizations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting teams to support project delivery with governments.
• Develop high-quality presentations and reports for clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Project Leader (Engagement Manager) - Africa

Africa

Overview: As a Project Leader, you will work closely with governments across 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.

Job Description: We are currently seeking experienced consulting leaders to join our growing consulting team based in the Sub-Saharan African region. As a Project Leader, you’ll lead consulting teams working with governments and coalitions to support on-the-ground delivery of project priorities. In this role, you will also support our teams as we grow our work across Africa, bringing a sharp and data-informed analytical problem-solving skill set in addition to program management experience.

Key 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 with Deliverology.
• Lead and drive impact for our clients across multiple workstreams including 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 high-quality presentations, reports, and engagement pieces for the client and the leadership of Delivery Associates.
• Lead interactive workshops with stakeholders and deliver high-quality training sessions to groups of trainees.
• Take ownership in building internal assets, including business development, recruitment, IP development, etc.

Core Competencies: We work well with people who demonstrate the following competencies:

• Communication: Ability to lead formative discussions, produce high-quality materials, and tailor messaging effectively.
• Teamwork: Efficient collaboration and delegation, while fostering an inclusive teaming environment.
• Problem solving: Robust and holistic solution development approach, adapting for risks and opportunities even in the face of ambiguity.
• Results orientation: An owner mentality, driving project success and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Building DA: A commitment to growing and developing the firm, including business development, recruiting, IP development, and living our values.

Required skills/Experience:

• Educational background: Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant field, an advanced degree is a plus.
• Professional experience: 8+ years of relevant experience in the public sector, at consulting firms or international organizations with demonstrable client-facing delivery.
• Technical proficiency: Sector expertise in one or more industries within Africa is a plus.
• Team leadership/Project management: Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and/or programme management experience.
• Communication skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with business-level proficiency in both English and French.

Other requirements:

• Must have existing right-to-work documentation for Africa.
• Based or willing to relocate to Sub-Saharan countries with a willingness to develop Delivery Associates’ activities across the continent.
• Knowledge of specific policy fields, such as agriculture, health, education, climate, or international development, is desirable.

What we offer:

• 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.

Our Values: These values serve as an anchor, enabling us to stay true to who we are and what we stand for.

• Passion: It is all about impact.
• Excellence: Delivering to the highest standards.