Project Manager - Africa

Position description

You aspire to become a leader in global development by tackling global issues, from malnutrition to climate change to economic growth, ensuring no population is left behind. You drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients and propose problem-solving, tailored frameworks that address client challenges. You excel in solving problems using clear strategic and creative thinking, and you want to put your skills to work – transforming organizations that fund change around the world. You are a passionate, committed self-starter with experience as a ‘top-performer’ in a leading international management consultancy firm, a passion for international development, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Dalberg consultants live and work around the world, creating a network of local experience anchored by our offices in Africa, Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia. Dalberg combines ground-level insight with experience from top-tier professional services firms and leading academic institutions to create actionable solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.

Qualifications and experience:

Typical qualifications for a Project Manager:

• Master’s in business administration, master’s in public administration, Policy, or International Relations, or PhD from a top university with an excellent academic record;
• A minimum of 7 years of experience, including at least 2 years as a manager;
• Experience in developing country contexts is a plus;
• Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative;
• Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral;
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and perform in an entrepreneurial atmosphere;
• A passion for international development, typically evidenced by a strong interest and prior exposure to global issues such as economic development, global health, education, or the environment;
• Experience living and working in different cultures; time spent in developing countries strongly preferred;
• Professionalism and demonstrated experience working with senior officials in the public and/or private sector;
• Sensitivity to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or similarly complex environments;
• Familiarity with data analysis, modelling, statistics, econometrics, and other analytical tools is a plus;
• Demonstrated fluency with English speaking and writing skills; proficiency with other languages is a plus.

What You Will Do and How You Will Grow

Project Managers are resourceful team leaders who manage the critical thinking and analytical horse power that drives teams. As the link between junior team members and Dalberg management, Project Managers deliver creative ideas and results for our clients worldwide. With a combination of analytical skills and social acumen, Project Managers are savvy communicators who simplify complex findings, develop insightful recommendations, and structure communications that promote constructive dialogues with diverse stakeholders in the public sector, private sector, civil society, and international communities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project teams in disaggregating problems and providing solutions to address them;
• Develop innovative strategies and solutions for our clients;
• Manage work streams and provide direction;
• Coach, manage and support junior team members;
• Oversee the quality of client deliverables.

 

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