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Consultant, Head, Strategic Delivery SET at Mastercard Foundation | Ajira Zone

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Mastercard Foundation

Consultant, Head, Strategic Delivery SET

Kenya

Posted 11 August, 2026

Deadline 17 August, 2026

Consulting and StrategyConsultantSenior-level(6+ yrs)

Job Description

Strategic Delivery Leadership Role

This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of strategy, operations, and program delivery, helping shape and embed a modern, agile way of working across Secondary Education & Transition (SET). As a key member of cross-functional delivery teams, the Consultant, Head, Strategic Delivery SET will lead complex initiatives from concept to execution, bringing structure to ambiguity, accelerating results, and driving impact across the organization.

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Delivery, the Head, Strategic Delivery Secondary Education & Transition (SET) will work closely with senior leaders and enterprise stakeholders, playing a pivotal role in building the systems, processes, and culture required to deliver SET's ambitious mandate.

Contract duration: 1 Year.

Ways You Can Contribute

Lead complex, cross-functional projects and workstreams, driving delivery against milestones, timelines, and strategic objectives.
Partner with senior leaders and diverse stakeholder groups to solve complex challenges and remove barriers to execution.
Build and embed agile delivery practices, operational systems, tools, and processes that enhance efficiency and scalability.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, codifying, and implementing best practices.
Drive collaboration across functions including Finance, Legal, Compliance, People & Culture, Technology, and other enterprise teams.
Support the adoption of innovative ways of working while influencing culture and mindset shifts across teams.

Success Measures

Consistent on-time and high-quality delivery of projects and workstreams.
Adoption of new ways of working and delivery frameworks across teams.
Strong stakeholder satisfaction and cross-functional collaboration.
Meaningful process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Positive influence on team capability, accountability, and execution excellence.

Required Qualifications & Profile

Academic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
- Master's degree or equivalent advanced professional experience is advantageous.
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is beneficial.
Technical Experience:
- 12+ years of professional experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong background in project delivery, strategic planning, operational excellence, or consulting.
- Management consulting experience is highly valued.
- Proven experience leading complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
- Exposure to education, development, or social impact sectors is advantageous.
Core Competencies & Mindset:
- Strategic problem-solving and structured thinking.
- Advanced project and programme management capabilities.
- Stakeholder management and executive-level facilitation.
- Work planning, prioritisation, and execution management.
- Influencing and driving accountability across matrixed teams.
- Strong written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.