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Maximize your potential. Tackle the world’s toughest problems. Build expertise in areas that matter to you. Become a global development leader.

Senior Project Manager

Application Deadline: December 31, 2017 by 11:59 pm EST

Position open in Dakar Only

About Dalberg

Dalberg is committed to global development and innovation, and offers a variety of advisory services across the international development sector. Comprised of Dalberg Global Development Advisors, D. Capital, Dalberg Research and Dalberg Global Development Incubator, our platform provides high-level strategic, policy and investment advice to the leadership of key institutions, corporations and governments that are shaping international development.

We focus on emerging and frontier markets, tackling topics such as economic development, global health, access to finance, agriculture, energy and the environment, among others. We offer outstanding individuals the opportunity to apply private sector skills to global challenges within an entrepreneurial working environment.

Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 14 worldwide locations and has successfully completed over 1000 engagements for more than 400 clients. For more information, please visit www.dalberg.com.

Description

You are a global development leader and you thrive in tackling global issues, from malnutrition to climate change to economic growth, ensuring no population is left behind. You enjoy leading high-performing teams that drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients, by proposing tailored frameworks that address a client’s specific challenges.

You excel in solving problems using evidence-based, strategic and creative thinking, and you want to put your skills to work – transforming the organizations that fund and instigate change around the world. You are a committed self-starter with experience as a ‘top-performer’ at a leading international management consultancy firm, a passion for international development, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Dalberg Project Managers 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 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.

About You

You are passionate about development issues both in Africa and globally. You are entrepreneurial and self-motivated yet excited to collaborate with and leverage the collective strength and experience of teams and your peers to deliver quality and impact to the firm’s clients.

You are excited to be a member of a management team that is driving growth for the region and the firm and are motivated by the prospect of further establishing the profile of a fast-growing organization. You care about people and enjoy sharing in the responsibility to help consultants grow into their potential while ensuring they have a fun and rewarding experience.

Typical qualifications for a Senior Project Manager in Dakar :

You are a global development leader and you thrive in tackling global issues, from malnutrition to climate change to economic growth, ensuring no population is left behind.

You enjoy leading high-performing teams that drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients, by proposing tailored frameworks that address a client’s specific challenges.

You excel in solving problems using evidence-based, strategic and creative thinking, and you want to put your skills to work – transforming the organizations that fund and instigate change around the world.

You are a passionate, committed self-starter with experience managing teams at leading private sector or public sector organisations, a passion for international development, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Dalberg Project Leaders live and work around the world, creating a network of local experience anchored by our offices in Africa, Latin America, North America and South Asia. Dalberg consultants combine 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:

• At least one year managing high-performing teams in a problem-solving, analytical environment.

• Prior management experience in a consulting environment preferred: 2+ 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 a entrepreneurial atmosphere

• Masters 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

Note: Employment for this position is conditional on the candidate having or obtaining the requisite authorization to live and work in that country.

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:

o Take accountability for the quality of client deliverables

o Take a leadership role in building and managing the firm

o Manage relationships with clients and other stakeholders, often serving as the first point of contact for content questions and logistics

o Provide guidance to team members at all stages of the project; maintain responsibility for project budgets and timelines

o Develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to thought leadership initiatives in order to generate new business engagements

o Actively contribute to Dalberg’s firm-building initiatives

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