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Oxford Policy Management Limited is inviting applications for the position of Team Leader for the Zambia Policy Reform Facility. The opportunity is intended for senior professionals with substantial experience in development, governance, public policy and institutional reform.
The position is being offered on a fixed-term basis, subject to the successful outcome of the organisation’s bid for the upcoming Zambia Policy Reform Facility project. The project is anticipated to begin in early 2027 and is expected to run for approximately four years.
About the Opportunity
The position is listed under Oxford Policy Management’s global opportunities as Call for Talent: Team Leader, Policy Reform Facility (Zambia), with the job ID 2026-1390. The role will be based in Zambia.
Oxford Policy Management is an international development consultancy that works on policy and development programmes in low and middle-income countries. The organisation works with governments, development partners and other stakeholders on research, policy design, implementation and evaluation.
The Team Leader will provide strategic leadership for the Zambia Policy Reform Facility. The facility is intended to identify, develop and support policy and institutional reform opportunities across Zambia through an adaptive and politically informed approach.
Roles and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will provide overall strategic direction to the Zambia Policy Reform Facility and act as the principal interlocutor with BHC Lusaka. The role will involve providing strategic advice on reform opportunities, priorities and risks.
The Team Leader will lead political economy analysis to identify opportunities for policy and institutional reform. The position will also involve building relationships with government institutions, civil society organisations, private sector stakeholders and development partners.
The role will further involve coalition building and influencing, management of an adaptive portfolio of technical assistance and expertise, and ensuring that interventions are evidence-based and responsive to changing circumstances. The Team Leader will also lead multidisciplinary teams and support effective delivery, learning and adaptation.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Applicants are expected to have extensive senior-level experience in leading complex development, governance or policy reform programmes. Strong knowledge of Zambia’s political, economic and institutional context is also required.
Candidates should have demonstrated experience working in politically sensitive and rapidly changing environments, along with strong skills in political economy analysis, stakeholder engagement, coalition building and influencing.
Experience in managing adaptive programmes and multidisciplinary teams, as well as providing strategic advice to senior government, donor or development stakeholders, is expected. Applicants should possess strong strategic, analytical, communication and relationship-management skills.
A relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience in development, public policy, economics, governance or a related field is required. Excellent written and spoken English is also expected.
Application Process
Oxford Policy Management has stated that the position is contingent on the successful outcome of its bid for the Zambia Policy Reform Facility. The anticipated start of the project is early 2027, with an expected duration of approximately four years.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV through the Oxford Policy Management careers website at the earliest. The organisation has stated that applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis.
Organisation: Oxford Policy Management Limited
Position: Team Leader, Policy Reform Facility, Zambia
Job ID: 2026-1390
Location: Zambia
Position Type: Call for Talent, Fixed Term subject to successful bid
Expected Start: Early 2027
Expected Duration: Approximately 4 years
Application: Candidates should apply through the official Oxford Policy Management careers portal.
Official application: Oxford Policy Management Careers – Team Leader, Policy Reform Facility (Zambia)
