Senior Consulting Associate

at  Acasus

JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS

About Acasus:
“Impact for citizens”.
Acasus helps governments help people.
We are a consultancy delivering transformational reforms in health and education. Having built a reputation in dynamic, and often challenging, countries and contexts, we believe in making brave change.
Acasus undertakes high-profile projects in an expanding group of countries, including Pakistan, Chad, the DRC, Mozambique, Somalia, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Sudan and Nigeria.
From increasing vaccine delivery, to providing greater education access for children, our consultants are helping millions of people access better services. Apply to join us if you want the opportunity to do the same.
How will you make an impact?
The Senior Associate will support delivery of our work in Nigeria. The role includes working with government stakeholders and donor organisations.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to drive a truly impactful set of reforms that will improve healthcare and education outcomes for entire generations
• Work with influential leaders
• High degrees of responsibility and autonomy
• A strong focus on development, with regular coaching and feedback
• Opportunities to rise in seniority, giving you greater responsibility to change people’s lives
• Open up a wide array of career opportunities through the skills, knowledge and experience you develop
• Be part of a diverse international team with 29 nationalities working in 18 countries
• Work for an organisation that is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Attend regular international conferences, where you can connect with colleagues from around the world
• Enjoy working alongside people who are like-minded in their passion for helping others
• Competitive compensation
• Year-end bonus based on individual performance
• Health insurance

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and capture insights from the field
• Coach and support stakeholders and team members with problem-solving
• Use data and other information for analysis and decision-making purposes
• Plan and develop strategies
• Construct and structure documents for stakeholders, including stocktakes
• Design and implement new systems, and improve existing ones to improve project outcomes
• Identify and understand issues; break down problems and identify root causes
• Give recommendations constructing multiple scenarios and advise where necessary
• Develop excellent relationships and work with officials and partners
• Plan and run meetings with senior stakeholders
• Guide and mentor junior associates, as well as monitor their progress
• Assess international evidence and learn lessons about pragmatic solutions

What we look for:

• 3+ years of experience in management or strategy consulting
• Track record of working in Nigeria
• Previous experience in the public sector is an advantage
• Excellent English and ideally Hausa
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in at least one analytical tool such as GIS software, database software, a scripting language or statistical analysis software
• Superb communication skills, with the ability to effectively present to senior officials
• Strong problem-solving skills, including mastery of a range of advanced techniques
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Strong drive and motivation
• Interest in social issues and public sector development
• Openness to travel

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• Plan, execute and capture insights from the field
• Coach and support stakeholders and team members with problem-solving
• Use data and other information for analysis and decision-making purposes
• Plan and develop strategies
• Construct and structure documents for stakeholders, including stocktakes
• Design and implement new systems, and improve existing ones to improve project outcomes
• Identify and understand issues; break down problems and identify root causes
• Give recommendations constructing multiple scenarios and advise where necessary
• Develop excellent relationships and work with officials and partners
• Plan and run meetings with senior stakeholders
• Guide and mentor junior associates, as well as monitor their progress
• Assess international evidence and learn lessons about pragmatic solution