TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER:
At least two years 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 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
Note: Employment in all the Dalberg offices 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:
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
About Our Clients
Our clients come to us with some of the most difficult global problems, seeking solutions where the obvious ones have failed. We are entrepreneurs and innovators, designers and creative problem solvers, thinkers, and doers who supply new ideas, drawing from a deep base of knowledge that cuts across sectors and geographies and is growing every day. We partner with and serve communities, governments, and companies throughout the world. Some of our recent clients include foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, corporations such as Pepsi and Vodafone, multilateral institutions such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, UN Agencies such as UNICEF and the UNEP, and government agencies such as DFID and the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency.
