About my client
My client is a global consulting group working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential. They partner with and serve communities, governments, and companies throughout the world, providing an innovative mix of advisory, investment, research, analytics, and design services. Today’s complex global problems require new solutions. There different businesses approach problems differently, and work together to create impact at scale. Our client is from everywhere, at home anywhere – an African and American company as much as an Asian, Middle Eastern, and European one.
They operate from 17 worldwide locations.
Their teams are composed of global development leaders that thrive in tackling global issues, from malnutrition to climate change to economic growth, ensuring no population is left behind. They enjoy leading high-performing teams that drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients, by proposing problem-solving and creating tailored frameworks that address client challenges. They excel in solving problems using clear strategic and creative thinking. They are committed self-starters with experience as ‘top-performers’ at a leading international management consultancy firm, they have a passion for international development, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
The position
You will be part of our client’s Management team that live and work around the world, creating a network of global perspectives anchored by local experience in their offices in Africa, Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia. The company 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.
For this position based in Senegal, you will report to an Associate Partner.
Responsibilities
- Take accountability for the quality of client deliverables
- Take a leadership role in building and managing the firm
- Manage relationships with clients and other stakeholders, often serving as the first point of contact for content questions and logistics
- Provide guidance to team members at all stages of the project; maintain responsibility for project budgets and timelines
- Develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to thought leadership initiatives in order to generate new business engagements
- Actively contribute to Dalberg’s firm-building initiatives
Typical qualifications for a Senior Project Manager
- At least five years managing high-performing teams in a problem-solving, analytical environment
- Prior management experience in a consulting environment preferred: 5+ years of experience as a manager at a leading international management consultancy and a ‘top- performer’ throughout tenure
- Minimum of 5 years of experience framing and analyzing evidence-based solutions to strategic challenges
- Prior consulting experience preferred: Expert knowledge of consulting “toolkit”
- Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
- Ability to present information in a concise, insightful and structured manner, both in written and oral
- Demonstrated initiative and capacity to perform well in an entrepreneurial atmosphere Master’s in Business Administration or Masters in Public Administration/ Policy or PhD from a top university with excellent academic record
- 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
- Sensitivity to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or similar complex environments
- Strong regional/in-country networks preferred
- Demonstrated fluency with English and French speaking and writing skills; proficiency with other languages a plus
Contact
contact@yannhazoume.com, reminding reference SPM-SN-10.2020, before NOV 15, 2020.