Head Of Delivery, AFIYA (Readvertisement)

Job Purpose The Head of Delivery, AFIYA will work closely with the Principal, Sustainable Insurance to design, implement and manage AFIYA programme. The Head of Delivery (AFIYA) is the senior operational leader responsible for translating AFIYA’s strategy into effective delivery across countries, partners, and workstreams. As such s/he will be accountable for delivery performance, execution discipline, and adaptive management of the programme portfolio. The role ensures that AFIYA delivers results at scale by driving delivery cadence, managing trade-offs, addressing underperformance, and ensuring that learning informs timely course correction S/he will lead robust programme management processes, including results-based planning, monitoring, and reporting, while ensuring strong financial stewardship, risk management, and compliance with donor and institutional standards. The role will play a key part in tracking performance metrics and outcomes, ensuring that results and learnings are systematically documented and communicated to stakeholders. S/he will coordinate the programme knowledge management activities, liaising with the Strategic Communications team and external stakeholders to drive impact through effective influencing, advocacy and communication. S/he will lead robust programme management processes, including results-based planning, monitoring, and reporting, while ensuring strong financial stewardship, risk management, and compliance with donor and institutional standards. The role will play a key part in tracking performance metrics and outcomes, ensuring that results and learnings are systematically documented and communicated to stakeholders. S/he will coordinate the project knowledge management activities, liaising with the Strategic Communications team and external stakeholders to drive impact through effective influencing, advocacy and communication. Reports to - Principal, Sustainable Insurance Reports Indirectly to - Chief, Adaptation & Resilience and Strategy Integration Direct Reports : • Senior Project Manager, AFIYA • Manager, Green Loans • Manager, Gender Programmes • Manager, Adopt Programmes • Consultants engaged on Programme Indirect Reports: • Manager, Bimalab • Manager, TECA • Manager, NDSI • Manager, Research and Data Contract type - Full Time Important Please access the full role details, including responsibilities, competencies and requirements, via the LinkedIn Apply button, which will redirect you to the FSD Africa Careers Page. Application deadline: 24 October 2026, 5:00 PM EAT. Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity: FSD Africa is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of equity and inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that all applicants are provided a fair chance to compete for available job opportunities.