Responsibilities

Team :  Provide mentorship and guidance to consultant teams, provide necessary resources for consultant teams to be able to deliver on their work, play a role in the professional development of junior consultants

Clients :  Provide high level client management, provide expert input, and ensure quality control of client delivery, build trusted advisor relationships with client executives and senior stakeholders in relevant organisations and fields.

Business development :  Identify new business opportunities, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Enhance the organisations reputation and expertise through knowledge development and thought leadership

Firm :  Contribute towards setting the direction, strategy and priorities of the firm. Develop processes, structures, teams, and workflows to deliver strategic business objectives and develop efficient systems.

Qualifications

An advanced degree, preferably an MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Experience as an Associate Partner or Principal (tier one or two consulting firm exp. an added advantage)

Distinct record of professional achievement and impact

Deep understanding and expertise of Africa’s economic and development agenda’s

Demonstrated experience of working directly with decision makers in private, public and philanthropic sectors

An innovative thinker who can communicate complex ideas effectively (both verbally and in writing)

Possess strong networks across various sectors (preferably – Agriculture, Climate & Energy, Education, Access to Markets and Finance, Digital Economy and Health) at a country and regional level

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization

Interested candidates should send CVs and cover letter to [email protected]

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.