Senior Advisory Consultant Nextier Capital

• The Senior Advisory Consultant will engage with personnel within Nextier, government officials and development partners to expand the meaningful application of up-to-date knowledge and tools and synthesise cutting-edge insights and ideas plaguing Africa.
• The ideal candidate will 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.
• In addition, this person will excel in solving problems using clear strategic and creative thinking in building the Africa of our dreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day execution of a client project while guiding and developing individual team members
• Develop program scope, support, execute and coordinate programmes and projects
• Provide strategy for programme direction and dissemination
• Work directly with clients and take ownership of the overall project
• Take the lead on the analysis, design, and implementation of business performance approaches
• Look out for possible portfolios within the market for expansion
• Interface with other sector operators and participants to exchange ideas and information
• Develop tailor-made solutions and work closely with clients to ensure positive impact and sustainable results
• Produce policy briefs for dissemination to project stakeholders
• Developing policy briefs, proposals, tender for bids, copy editing, and proofreading articles and briefs
• Public relations between Nextier and relevant consultants and sector operators on relevant projects and dialogues
• Read the sector's books, journals and materials to stay updated and relevant
• Research on industry aspects as the need arises
• Research on innovations and opportunities for expansion and implementation within the industry
• Other related tasks and activities as instructed by the Team Lead.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Economics, Development, Social Science or a related field. PhD is an added advantage
• At least ten years of experience in management consultancy, including experience managing project teams and building client relationship
• Must be a committed self-starter with a passion for consulting and an entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong ability to work independently
• Professionalism and demonstrated experience working with senior officials in the public and private sector
• 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
• Proven interest in ideas and solution creation
• Knowledge of donor agencies operational procedures
• Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
• Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral
• Must be able to develop policy briefs, proposals, tender for bids, copy editing and proofread articles and briefs
• Attention to detail.