Strategic Affairs & Institutional Effectiveness Consultant

About the Role

This role involves leading the creation of the Strategic Affairs & Institutional Effectiveness Office, establishing its operational model, governance structure, procedures, and methodologies from inception. The Consultant will advise senior leadership on various domains such as strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, performance management, quality assurance, governance, project oversight, business continuity, and organizational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the Strategic Affairs & Institutional Effectiveness Office, including setting up the operational frameworks and governance policies.
• Provide expert counsel to executive leadership on strategy formulation, effectiveness, performance metrics, and organizational governance.
• Create strategic and operational planning tools, including KPIs, dashboards, and reporting systems to track performance.
• Design governance models for strategic projects, enterprise risk management, business continuity plans, and institutional innovation initiatives.
• Evaluate organizational maturity, identify areas for improvement, and recommend actionable plans with detailed implementation roadmaps.
• Drive adoption of best practices, develop internal capabilities, and facilitate knowledge transfer to ensure sustained institutional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is mandatory; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 12 years of professional experience in strategy, institutional effectiveness, organizational excellence, or management consulting.
• Demonstrated expertise in setting up Strategy Management Offices, PMOs, or Institutional Effectiveness units from the ground up.
• Strong skills in strategic planning, governance frameworks, performance management, and organizational change initiatives.