Consultant, Head, Strategic Delivery SET

Role Description

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 SET. As a key member of cross-functional delivery teams, the Consultant, Head, Strategic Delivery Secondary Education & Transition (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 be working closely with senior leaders and enterprise stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in building the systems, processes, and culture required to deliver SET's ambitious mandate.

Contract duration: 1 Year.

If you are excited by the challenge of driving transformational work, influencing across diverse stakeholders, and building the systems and culture that enable exceptional delivery, this role offers an opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Location Flexibility: Open to exceptional candidates based in any of our countries of operations in Africa or in Canada.
• The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization.
• Commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Company Description

Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.

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