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Oxford Policy Management · 2 days ago

Call for Talent: Team Leader – Deepening Democracy Facility (Zambia)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Oxford Policy Management is an international development consultancy focused on improving lives through sustainable policy change. They are seeking a Team Leader for the Deepening Democracy Facility project in Zambia, responsible for overall programme leadership, strategic direction, and delivery to strengthen inclusive governance and improve service delivery.

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Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and vision for the democratic governance programme, aligning delivery with Zambia’s evolving political and institutional context

Work politically to influence change, leveraging strong relationships with senior stakeholders across government, civil society, political actors, and development partners

Navigate complex political dynamics, identifying and responding to windows of opportunity to advance reform

Convene and sustain coalitions of actors capable of driving inclusive, accountable, and durable democratic outcomes

Influence national policy and institutional reform while supporting locally led solutions

Ensure robust performance management, results measurement, learning, and adaptive programming

Maintain accountability for programme performance, fiduciary risk management, and value for money

Qualification

Political acumenStrategic thinkingLeadership experiencePolicy influenceProgramme managementRelationship buildingInnovationResults focusExperience in ZambiaAdaptability

Required

15 plus years of experience in exceptional political acumen and strategic thinking, with a deep understanding of democratic governance and reform processes

Proven experience working politically to influence policy and institutional change in complex environments

Demonstrated ability to build and leverage high-level relationships across government, civil society, and development partners

Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex programmes

The capacity to balance adaptability and innovation with disciplined delivery, accountability, and results focus