Dev-Afrique Development Advisors is an African-led, Africa-based social-impact organization of strategy and development professionals committed to solving complex challenges on the African continent. Through our partnership with DevGlobal and networks across African countries, we provide high-level advisory, develop unique strategies and drive local implementation for global non-profit organizations and corporations in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Dev-Afrique’s goal is to be the leading catalyst for sustainable development in Africa, recognized for our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation in creating a brighter future for all.
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About the Position
Dev-Afrique is recruiting a full-time Consultant – equivalent of a project manager – who is passionate about development issues in Africa and excited to work at the intersection of development, industry and governance. The Consultant will lead a team of associate consultants and analysts to deliver workstream objectives for our client and partners.
A successful candidate will be a leader who is able to multitask, collaborate, and communicate expertly with diverse internal and external stakeholders. This role requires a candidate with strength in at least one of the development focus areas of health, gender & advocacy, environment or urban sanitation but with transferrable skills to other sectors.
While this work will be variable, some of the responsibilities for this position may include:
- Leading the design and the implementation of the research framework on diverse topics across health, gender, geospatial technology, and environment.
- Designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for projects across various sectors in Africa.
- Leading end-to-end client management and project delivery including the development of high-quality reports, proposals and presentations for clients and global partners.
- Optimally performing analysis, constructing a logical framework, and creating high quality deliverables for clients and partners.
- Driving cross-organizational partnerships and supporting proposal development with our partners.
- Serving as a thought leader on specific value chains of health, gender & advocacy, urban sanitation or environment.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in economics, international development, international affairs, African studies, or related fields.
- Must possess a valid Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Strong understanding and lived experience of the major development issues in any of the Sub-Saharan African countries.
- Previous experience conducting research or driving local implementation in any international development focus areas of gender & advocacy, health, urban sanitation or environment.
- Minimum of five years of experience in management or development consulting. Preference for candidates with experience managing delivery teams.
- Experience with designing and implementing impact evaluations, including randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, and other rigorous methods
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and any of the data visualization software, like Tableau, Google Analytics or PowerBI)
- Familiarity with the concept of geospatial technology for last mile interventions in health or related sectors.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively manage high-level relationships.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions.
- Start-up compatibility, hands-on mentality, integrity and dependability.
