Global consulting firm Dalberg is seeking experienced Senior Project Managers for its offices across Africa including Addis Ababa Ethiopia, Nairobi Kenya, Dar Es Salaam Tanzania, Johannesburg South Africa, Dakar Senegal, Kigali Rwanda and Lagos Nigeria.
About Dalberg Advisors
Dalberg Advisors is a strategic advisory firm combining the best of private sector strategy skills and rigorous analytical capabilities with deep knowledge and networks across emerging and frontier markets.
The firm works collaboratively across the public, private and philanthropic sectors to fuel inclusive growth and help clients achieve their goals.
Dalberg partners with and serves communities, governments, and companies throughout the world.
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 USAID and India’s NITI Aayog.
Senior Project Manager Job Description
Senior Project Managers lead high-performing teams that drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients.
They propose problem-solving approaches and create tailored frameworks that address client challenges on global issues ranging from malnutrition to climate change to economic growth, ensuring no population is left behind.
Senior Project Managers live and work around the world, creating a network of global perspectives anchored by local experience.
They 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 for Senior Project Manager
Minimum Requirements:
– At least 2 years managing high-performing teams in a problem-solving, analytical environment
– Minimum of 4 years of experience framing and analyzing evidence-based solutions to strategic challenges
– Master of Arts or Science, Masters in Business Administration or Masters in Public Administration/Policy or PhD from a top university with excellent academic record
– Ability to present information in a concise, insightful and structured manner, both written and oral
– Demonstrated initiative and capacity to perform well in an entrepreneurial atmosphere
– Demonstrated fluency with English speaking and writing skills
Preferred Qualifications:
– Prior management experience in a consulting environment: 1+ years of experience as a manager at a leading international management consultancy
– Track record as a ‘top-performer’ throughout tenure
– Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative and expert knowledge of consulting “toolkit”
– 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
– Proficiency with other languages a plus
Additional Skills
– A passion for international development, evidenced by strong interest and prior exposure to global issues such as economic development, global health, education or the environment
– Prior consulting experience with demonstrated analytical capabilities
– Experience working with foundations, corporations, multilateral institutions, UN agencies, or government agencies
How to Apply
Application should include a resume and cover letter elaborating on your experience and passion for international development.
Please submit your application through Dalberg’s Career Centre. Application deadline and specific link details available on the official posting.
