Director of Strategy and Transformation - Addis Ababa

Frontieri Consult P.L.C

Posted: Dec 17, 2025

Full time

Career Level: Executive(VP, Director)
Salary:
Location: Addis Ababa
Deadline: Jan 18, 2026
Expired

Job Opportunity: Director of Strategy and Transformation position available at Frontieri Consult P.L.C in Addis Ababa. Business and Administration, Development and Project Management, Consultancy and Training, Research and Development, Management jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

Frontieri Consult PLC is a leading Ethiopian consulting firm established in 2008 with offices in Addis Ababa, Juba, Nairobi, and Kampala. We specialize in research and consulting for development and social issues, serving governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international institutions across the region.

We seek a highly skilled Director of Strategy and Transformation with a proven track record in leading organizational transformation and driving high performance across all business units and functions. The role requires a blend of strategic foresight and hands-on leadership to accelerate impact, strengthen operational efficiency, and ensure the organization remains agile and responsive in a rapidly evolving external environment. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Lead the implementation of the company’s long-term strategy, aligned with industry trends, client needs, and internal capabilities.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate strategic and transformational risks, developing contingency plans to ensure business continuity and goal achievement.
  • Oversee execution of the firm’s three-year strategic plan, ensuring adaptive and agile decision-making.
  • Set and coordinate annual goals for the organization and its business units.
  • Actively monitor the competitive landscape and emerging industry trends, translating insights into actionable strategic opportunities and risks.
  • Conduct regular performance assessments and identify strategic improvements.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and partners to align strategic and operational priorities.
  • Establish and manage robust governance frameworks for strategic initiatives and transformation projects, ensuring clear accountability, resource allocation, and progress tracking.

Organizational Transformation and Change

  • Design and lead transformational initiatives that improve agility, organizational culture, and the use of digital tools and systems.

  • Drive organization-wide change management, including digital transformation and operational redesign.

  • Oversee the development and integration of advanced digital strategies and technologies to enhance business models, operational efficiency, and client engagement.

  • Introduce and scale process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen) tailored to a consulting environment.

  • Build a culture of innovation by promoting continuous improvement across all levels of the organization. 

Performance and Operational Excellence

  • Establish and manage a robust performance management system with clear expectations, regular feedback, and recognition of excellence.
  • Monitor organizational performance and adjust systems and strategies as needed.
  • Drive operational effectiveness by identifying value-creating opportunities and optimizing internal processes.
  • Use data analytics and performance dashboards to inform strategic and operational decisions.
  • Promote a high-performance, results-oriented culture across all teams.

People, Clients, and Knowledge Systems

  • Implement systems to collect and respond to employee and client feedback for service improvement.
  • Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Support talent development programs to address skill gaps and build leadership capacity.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing strategy and transformation team.
  • Master’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field.
  • 8 or more years of overall experience, including at least four years in a senior leadership position within the private sector or equivalent experience in a complex, results-oriented environment.
  • Proven track record in driving organizational transformation and performance improvement.
  • Exceptional business communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and effectively convey complex ideas.
  • Familiarity with the research, consulting, and advisory industry is preferred.
  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking and advanced problem-solving capabilities 
  • Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to foster collaborative environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and performance metrics to drive strategic and operational decisions
  • Knowledge of digital transformation and emerging technologies

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by completing the application form through the following link:

? Apply Here via Google Form: https://forms.gle/7Zxaj3gzRr6mWgNa7

Please ensure you have the following documents ready to upload in the application form:

  • Updated CV (PDF format)

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