Strategic Planning
Co-create policies and strategies underpinning the journey to self-reliance.
Who we are
Sister organizations in Washington, DC and Addis Ababa—multidisciplinary teams working toward systems solutions for sustainable development.
Mission & focus
At U³ SystemsWork, our mission is to advance systems-driven solutions capable of transforming how sustainable development goals are achieved. We believe lasting progress requires innovative thinking, strong collaboration, and integrated approaches that strengthen the systems shaping health and development outcomes.
U³ SystemsWork operates through two sister organizations based in Washington, D.C., and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Together, we bring together dedicated multidisciplinary professionals with diverse expertise and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful impact for our partners, clients, and communities.
Our ultimate focus is to contribute to stronger, more effective, and better-managed African health systems — driven by African expertise, local leadership, and a deep understanding of the continent’s realities and opportunities.
Our ultimate focus is to contribute to excellence in the performance, management, and leadership of African health systems—
By Africans For Africa.
Systems approach
At U³ SystemsWork, our systems approach is centered on the client and guided by clearly defined long-term outcomes. We believe effective solutions begin with a deep understanding of the desired impact and the systems required to achieve it sustainably.
U³ SystemsWork provides technical advisory and consulting services designed to address complex development challenges through systems-based thinking. We apply practical, proven methodologies and integrate strategic management principles to support informed decision-making, institutional effectiveness, and sustainable implementation.
While our primary focus is on health and health systems, we offer a broad range of services tailored to strengthen organizational performance, improve coordination across systems, and support long-term development objectives.
Co-create policies and strategies underpinning the journey to self-reliance.
Generate robust systemwide evidence to inform solutions.
Enhance ROI of IS projects applying private sector standards.
Professionalize emerging talent for the development workforce.
Achieve UHC through design and scale-up of sustainable financing solutions.
Drive value from data as a business asset.
Design and scale performance management systems.
U³ SystemsWork is proud and privileged to have worked with the following clients and partners.
People
Managing partners, advisors, and operations staff united across Ethiopia, the United States, and global programs.
Our team of Managing and Senior Partners distinguish themselves with the trait of somewhere, at some time, somehow, being bold, different, and doing something other than business as usual. Together they form a partnership of like-minded individuals driven to work at their best while doing good.
Managing Partner
Washington, DC
Managing Partner
Ethiopia
Managing Partner
Washington, DC
Global Strategy Lead
Global
Senior Advisor
Global
Pharma Technical Manager
Ethiopia
Senior Program Officer
Global
Senior Advisor
Ethiopia
Program Officer
Global
Values
U3 SystemsWork is proud and privileged to have worked with country stakeholders across the globe to fulfill quality technical services in various systems-related fields.
Ethiopia
USA
Denmark
DRC
Switzerland
Guinea
Philippines
Rwanda
Mauritania
Mali
Tanzania
Zimbabwe
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Ethiopia
USA
Denmark
DRC
Switzerland
Guinea
Philippines
Rwanda
Mauritania
Mali
Tanzania
Zimbabwe
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon