Change Management Specialist

Job Description

Position:

Change Management Specialist

Location

Cairo, Egypt

Q2 Impact is recruiting an experienced Change Management Specialist to support the Learning Activity in Cairo, Egypt. This Advisor will be responsible for working closely with the USAID Learning Activity Mission technical and support teams through a continuing organizational development effort named “Mission of Leaders.” The Mission of Leaders (MoL) is the organizational development (OD) component of the USAID Learning Activity, a five-year project (2023-2027) supporting the Mission with Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA), Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), and OD.

The MoL program in Egypt is being enhanced and intensified, thus the need for a new, full-time Change Management Specialist located in Cairo to work with both the Mission and Learning Activity colleagues. The Change Management Specialist will be responsible for working closely with Mission technical and support teams to implement a comprehensive change management strategy, help with the integration of CLA strategies, foster optimal team collaboration within the Mission, and build capacity to sustain change and build a culture that fosters continuous learning and improvement.

This position reports directly to the Learning Activity’s Chief of Party and coordinates closely with the Organizational Development Team Lead. This position will be based in Cairo, Egypt.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Change Management Strategy: Implementing a comprehensive change management strategy aligned with USAID Mission Director’s vision and organizational goals and objectives for enhancing internal collaboration, team dynamics, team effectiveness, and leadership behaviors.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work with Mission staff at all levels, with an emphasis on engagement with leadership and “champions” within the Mission to develop tailored action plans for various operating units, ensuring buy-in and support for change initiatives across all levels of the organization.
• Design and implement strategies to foster a culture of collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) within the Mission, as required by USAID agency policy, with the intention of strengthening the effectiveness of staff and teams to achieve development objectives.
• Training and Capacity Building: Design and deliver skills workshops to build change management capabilities among USAID staff and leadership.
• Change Communication: Develop and execute communication plans to effectively communicate the rationale, objectives, and benefits of change initiatives to Mission staff.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor the progress and impact of change initiatives, and regularly report on outcomes to the Learning Activity Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR),
• Organizational Culture Development: Collaborate with support offices including the Program Office and EXO, as well as senior Mission leadership to foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and resilience within USAID Learning Activity.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field plus 10 years of experience working in an organizational development capacity.
• Proven experience in change management, organizational development, or related roles, preferably within the international development sector and preferably with USAID.
• Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, metrics, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and people skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies in complex organizational environments.
• Experience in designing and delivering training programs and workshops on change management topics.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, ACMP, ATD) and/or executive coaching (ICF) is preferred.
• English language required.
• Experience working in Egypt and/or with Arabic language a plus.

BENEFITS OF JOINING Q2 IMPACT:

• A dynamic group of professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, committed to delivering high-quality results and making a meaningful impact in communities around the world.
• An opportunity to lead and shape a growing firm that has a solid reputation in the industry and is poised for further expansion.
• A chance to work across development, diplomacy, and defense sectors, with a broad portfolio of projects and clients.
• A supportive and inclusive culture that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off.

Join our team at Q2 Impact, where your talents, expertise, and passion can make a difference. Apply today and become part of a dynamic and growing organization.

WORKING CONDITIONS & REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the
following equipment when working -

• Computer (laptop or desktop)
• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
• Telephone
• Other (Specify if any)

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.