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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. \nWe 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. 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We don’t expect any one person to be all things, nor do we operate in silos. Our teams are made up of leaders who are: \nGlobal Mindset: A deep appreciation for the complexities and nuances of working across multiple regions and a passion for creating global social impact. \nAdaptability: Flexibility to manage projects and teams in diverse cultural and political environments, ensuring that strategies can be adapted to meet local needs.\nCollaborative Leadership: Strong ability to build relationships and foster collaboration across geographies, ensuring best practices and knowledge are effectively shared to enhance regional impact.\nResilience & Problem-Solving: Proven capacityto navigate complex challenges in diverse contexts, driving innovative and sustainable solutions to address regional and global priorities.\nRequired Skills/Experiences: \nGlobal Operations Leadership: Over 10 years of experience managing multi-regional operations, particularly in the public sector, social impact, or consulting fields, with a robust understanding of regional dynamics across Africa\nStrategic Leadership: Demonstratedability to develop and implement region-specific strategies that align with global goals, addressing unique local challenges while capitalizing on regional opportunities.\nProject Delivery Expertise: Proven track recordin delivering large, complex projects across diverse geographies, ensuring alignment with both regional priorities and global standards.\nCultural Sensitivity and Communication: Strong cross-cultural and communication skills, effectively engaging and influencing stakeholders across regions.\nTeam Leadership: Effective team leader who fosters collaboration within and across regional teams, ensuring alignment with the organization’s broader objectives.\nConsulting and Public Sector Impact: Expertisein high-impact consulting focusing on public sector transformation and supporting sustainable social impact.\nEducation: Master’s or higher in Public Policy, International Development, Business, or a related field preferred.\nFluency in English: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English are essential. 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