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  • Posted: Nov 10, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Michael Page Africa is the division of PageGroup specifically dedicated to the recruitment of managers and senior executives on the African continent. Our international team of over 50 consultants operate from our offices in Paris, Casablanca and Johannesburg providing a full search and selection offering. We have extensive experience and a proven track reco...
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    Director of Strategy & Innovation

    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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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Michael Page on www.michaelpageafrica.com to apply

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