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 our 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 West Africa, you will report to a Regional Partner.
Responsibilities
- Lead the country office an develop your team in a francophone west africa country
- Provide strategic direction to consultant teams, ensure quality control of project delivery
- Develop relationships with clients and sell projects
- Contribute to the professional development of junior staff
- Build the firm’s reputation and expertise through knowledge development and thought leadership
- Lead client relationships on issues of strategy and management related to development
Your profile
- Minimum 15 years of experience, with significant work experience at a top-tier management consultancy, including experience leading project teams and building client relationships
- Experience in international development and/or frontier and emerging markets
- Appetite and desire to tackle challenging development problems through private sectorled initiatives
- A high degree of professionalism and credibility
- Sensitivity to the political and cultural environment of international public agencies or similarly complex environments
- Demonstrated effectiveness as a team player and team builder and performing well in a start-up atmosphere
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical abilities
- Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner
- Fluency in English; proficiency with other languages an advantage
- Proven ability to build strong and trusting relationships, with strong regional/ in-country networks preferred
- Bachelor’s degree; Advanced degree or MBA is preferred
Contact
contact@yannhazoume.com, before October 30, 2021