SayPro Job Description
Job Title: Institutional Strategy Consultant
Department: Strategy and Innovation
Location: Hybrid / Remote / On-site (as per SayPro assignment)
Reports To: Head of Strategic Partnerships or Director of Institutional Development
Job Type: Contract / Full-Time / Part-Time (Flexible depending on engagement)
Date: [Insert Date]
Position Summary:
The Institutional Strategy Consultant at SayPro is responsible for developing, advising, and implementing strategic initiatives across public, private, and non-profit institutions aligned with the SayPro framework. This role involves high-level consulting on organizational development, governance transformation, policy alignment, and institutional capacity building. The consultant provides evidence-based recommendations to support the institutional adoption of SayPro standards and tools in alignment with national and regional development priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Consulting & Advisory
- Provide expert strategic advice to institutional clients on governance, growth, performance optimization, and compliance within the SayPro framework.
- Conduct institutional assessments, policy analysis, and environmental scans to identify strategic challenges and opportunities.
- Develop and refine institutional development roadmaps, strategies, and operational plans aligned with SayPro values and methodologies.
- Design frameworks for monitoring institutional impact and alignment with SayPro’s long-term outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Facilitate high-level consultations and workshops with executive teams, government officials, boards, and development partners.
- Build trust-based relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of SayPro principles and deliverables.
- Represent SayPro in institutional review boards, strategic meetings, and intergovernmental forums when required.
Research and Policy Support
- Conduct strategic research, benchmarking, and data-driven analysis of institutional performance across sectors.
- Draft policy briefs, strategy documents, institutional evaluations, and reports for internal and external dissemination.
- Stay up to date with global best practices, policy shifts, and innovations in institutional strategy, governance, and development.
Capacity Building & Implementation
- Design and deliver training, workshops, and tools to build strategic planning and execution capacity within institutions.
- Support institutional change management processes using SayPro methodologies.
- Provide implementation support and oversight for strategy roll-outs, institutional reforms, or new SayPro initiatives.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with SayPro’s governance and quality assurance systems.
- Track project milestones, produce regular progress reports, and make course corrections as needed.
- Conduct strategic reviews and post-implementation evaluations to assess impact and sustainability.
Key Deliverables:
- Institutional strategy documents and implementation frameworks.
- SWOT and PESTLE analysis reports for assigned institutions.
- Executive briefing materials and advisory memos.
- Capacity development tools, training modules, and presentations.
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) reports aligned with SayPro metrics.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Education:
- Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Strategy, Political Science, International Development, or related field. A PhD is an advantage.
Experience:
- At least 7 years of experience in institutional strategy, public sector reform, governance consulting, or policy advisory.
- Demonstrated experience working with government ministries, agencies, NGOs, or international development partners.
- Prior exposure to the SayPro framework or similar governance/strategy platforms preferred.
Skills:
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Knowledge of institutional governance models, strategic planning tools, and capacity development frameworks.
- Familiarity with data analysis, M&E tools, and digital platforms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI, and SayPro Platform tools (or willingness to be trained).
Core Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking and Visioning
- Policy and Institutional Analysis
- Results-Based Planning
- Client-Focused Service Delivery
- Innovation and Adaptability
- Ethics and Integrity
- Commitment to SayPro Values
Work Environment and Conditions:
- Flexibility to work remotely or in client institutional offices.
- Travel may be required to attend strategy sessions, workshops, or consultations.
- Availability for periodic after-hours meetings depending on stakeholder location/time zones.
Why Join SayPro?
- Work with global thought leaders and experts.
- Access cutting-edge tools and strategic frameworks.
- Influence high-impact institutional reforms and development outcomes.
- Be part of a mission-driven, values-oriented, and inclusive culture.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and at least two references via the SayPro recruitment portal or email to [insert contact].
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