Jobs at Michael Page

About Our Client

• This not-for-profit organisation operates on a global scale, focusing on impactful programmes that benefit communities and foster sustainable development. With a well-established presence and a commitment to innovation, the organisation is seeking a leader to guide its strategic direction.

Job Description

As a Director of Strategy & Innovation you will be responsibile for the following:

• Act as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CEO and Executive Committee.
• Lead corporate strategy design, execution, and review cycles, translating mission into clear choices and priorities aligned with emerging trends and opportunities.
• Drive the design and implementation of high-impact strategic initiatives and cross-cutting projects, fostering collaboration across internal teams and external partners.
• Develop and own key strategic initiatives by applying rigorous analysis, business acumen, and logic to identify value drivers and lay foundations for success.
• Champion innovation by building and managing pipelines of new ideas and scaling them into impactful solutions.
• Lead the creation and implementation of tools and resources that enhance efficiency across organizational processes, systems, programs, and initiatives.
• Ensure strategic priorities are clearly and consistently communicated to staff, partners, and stakeholders.
• Translate complex data and insights into compelling narratives for funders and external audiences, showcasing impact effectively.
• Modernize data systems and analytics to enable faster, evidence-based strategic decisions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Director of Strategy & Innovation should have:

• A master's degree in business administration, strategy, international development, or a related field.
• Strong experience in strategy consulting, business intelligence, or international development.
• Proven ability to drive organisational growth and impact through strategic planning.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• A deep understanding of the not-for-profit sector and its unique challenges.

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About Our Client

• Our client is a leading development finance organisation dedicated to supporting innovative businesses that drive economic growth, create jobs, and improve livelihoods for rural and underserved communities across Africa. Operating in over 25 countries, they provide patient capital, advisory services, and knowledge support to enterprises in the agribusiness, renewable energy, and climate resilience sectors. With a proven track record of funding hundreds of enterprises and impacting millions of lives, the organisation is recognised for bridging the investment gap between early-stage ventures and scalable, sustainable operations. Headquartered in Nairobi, they maintain a strong regional presence and a commitment to gender equality, resilience, and inclusive development.

Job Description

The Director of Partnerships will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the design and execution of strategies to identify, engage, and secure funding from public donors, foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and private sector partners.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with bilateral, multilateral, and philanthropic donors to meet and exceed annual fundraising targets.
• Oversee proposal development, ensuring alignment with internal processes and proactive engagement with funding opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to diversify the programme portfolio, including securing bilateral investments.
• Collaborate across the organisation to identify opportunities in agribusiness, renewable energy, and climate resilience, removing barriers to innovation.
• Ensure high-quality donor reporting, relationship management, and adherence to donor compliance requirements.
• Lead the integration and implementation of the organisation's gender strategy across programmes, processes, and governance.
• Embed gender lens investing principles into investment and operational practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design and roll out gender-focused tools, training, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Act as a key representative in gender-related partnerships, forums, and networks to attract capital and build influence in women's economic empowerment.
• Generate, analyse, and share gender-related insights to inform decision-making and programme design.
• Develop and implement a knowledge management framework to capture, store, and disseminate organisational learning.
• Ensure insights and evidence from projects are used to influence programme improvements and attract investment.
• Build internal capacity for effective knowledge sharing and thought leadership.
• Represent the organisation in external forums to share learnings and showcase impact.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Director of Partnerships should have:

• Extensive senior-level experience in fundraising and partnerships, with a proven history of securing large-scale, multi-million-dollar funding for impactful initiatives.
• Strong track record of building and maintaining high-value relationships with international donors, governments, and private sector partners.
• Expertise in shaping winning proposals and business cases for diverse funding streams.
• Deep understanding of development challenges in Africa, particularly in agribusiness, renewable energy, climate resilience, and gender equality.
• Strategic leadership skills, comfortable working with executive teams and boards to drive organisational growth.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and remove barriers to innovation.
• A collaborative, inspirational leadership style with a commitment to integrity, inclusivity, and measurable impact.
• Fluency in English, with French language skills considered an advantage.

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About Our Client

• Our client, a leading non-profit focused on social and educational impact in Africa, is expanding its board. They are seeking a visionary leader to join as a Board Member with expertise in Digital and AI.

Job Description

• As a key member of the Board, you will bring your expertise in Digital and AI to help shape the organization's strategic direction and innovation agenda across Africa.
• Your insights will be instrumental in guiding the digital transformation and ensuring the ethical, impactful use of emerging technologies.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Provide strategic oversight to drive successful digital transformation and AI integration across the organization.
• Lead the development and implementation of forward-thinking digital and AI policies.
• Ensure alignment of digital and AI initiatives with the organization's overall vision and objectives.
• Advocate for the responsible, ethical, and sustainable use of AI technologies within the organization.
• Monitor and assess emerging digital and AI trends to keep the organization competitive and innovative.
• Contribute to risk management and data security frameworks in the context of digital transformation.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow board members and executive leadership to foster a culture of innovation.

The Successful Applicant

• Your bring 10 years of experience as an established Board member, advisor, or seasoned executive in digital technology or AI-focused companies in Africa is highly preferred. Previous experience working as an executive advisor within a Digital, AI or FinTech sector is a bonus.
• Deep understanding of digital transformation, AI, machine learning, and data analytics . Strong knowledge of ethical and regulatory considerations in AI. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership and governance. Strong network within the digital and AI industry is an asset. Excellent fluency in English is required