Manager & Senior Associate (Projects)

Some of your tasks will include:

• Senior Associates are likely to act as project managers of 1-3 project workstreams reporting to a Manager or stand-alone projects reporting to a Lead, while Managers are likely to oversee 3+ stand-alone projects at any given time.
• Leading and overseeing the development of technical components of RBF instruments and data-driven performance management systems. 
• Leading the creation of proposals and client deliverables, articulating technical concepts in an eloquent and accessible manner. 
• Managing project budgets and contracts with clients and subcontractors, anticipating issues, and proactively addressing them. 
• Planning, delegating and overseeing tasks to effectively and efficiently achieve the best results within the team.
• Proposing, structuring, and overseeing data analyses to draw actionable insights/hypotheses.
• Preparing and delivering clear and effective presentations to stakeholders in the public and private sectors. 
• Coordinating and motivating project teams and supporting team growth through coaching and mentorship within and outside of projects.
• Actively improving our RBF and Performance Management services and our delivery approaches.

Who you are

• We are growing a team of resourceful go-getters that are driven by our mission, curious about the world, and dedicated to a life of learning. An ideal candidate will have:

Experience:

• Senior Associate: At least 6 years of experience, including 4 years of relevant work experience in international development, management/ strategy consulting and/or in the public sector.
• Manager: At least 8 years’ experience, including 6 years of relevant work experience in international development, management/ strategy consulting and/or in the public sector.
• Demonstrated experience in Results-Based Financing and/or Performance Management is an additional advantage, but is not required.
• Experience working with governments and government agencies is highly desirable.

Knowledge:

• Results-Based Financing mechanisms and/or experience related to the field

Education:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business, or related fields.

Language skills: 

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English. Professional working proficiency in French is an added advantage.

Skills: 

• Proven track record in managing complex client projects and interacting with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience growing and managing teams in an entrepreneurial atmosphere.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem solving, and structured thinking.
• Ability to develop complex analytical frameworks and have exceptional working proficiency of the most common analytical principles to give structure to the analysis.
• Exceptional people skills: Ability to relate well with people from different backgrounds, build trust, and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas  in an eloquent and accessible manner.