Senior Women & Families Strategy Consultant - Remote

Overview

The Sr. Women & Families Strategy Consultant will support a philanthropic foundation's strategic review focused on enhancing the economic power of households and communities, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.

In Short

• Contract position for a strategic consultant.
• Focus on Women & Families economic empowerment.
• Work primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Engagement with internal teams for idea exchange.
• Deliver strategic frameworks adaptable across regions.
• Conduct assessments of funding models and market dynamics.
• Prepare concise, decision-oriented materials for board discussions.
• Remote working arrangement with no travel required.
• Contracting period of approximately 15-25 days over ~6 weeks.
• Start date in early February 2026.

Requirements

• Strong background in strategy and philanthropy.
• Hands-on experience with real-world programs.
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa or emerging markets.
• Strong qualitative research and synthesis skills.
• Ability to assess various funding instruments.
• Comfortable producing board-facing materials.
• Pragmatic working style prioritizing clarity and usability.
• Ability to make recommendations under ambiguity.
• Collaborative approach with strong point of view.

Benefits

• Opportunity to impact sustainable development efforts.
• Work with a mission-driven organization.
• Flexible remote working arrangement.
• Engage with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making processes.