Description

The Senior Manager – Private Sector Development (PSD) will have specific responsibilities that include:

• Build a business as the lead for the PSD practice group under the Anglophone Africa domain of MSC,
• Lead delivery of technical assistance to clients while ensuring high quality of delivery, and strict adherence to timelines,
• Mentor junior team members and help them in their professional development,
• Contribute to organizational development by being a team player, and upholding organizational culture, values, and reputation,
• Develop and publish knowledge resources by identifying key issues, lessons learned, and best practices in programs and projects undertaken with different clients and geographies,
• Openness and willingness to travel and spend over 50% of the time on on-site assignments.

Detailed responsibilities:

Business development

• Conceptualize programs and scope funding for the same from international development agencies, multilateral, and governments,
• Lead concept and proposal writing for projects on diverse opportunities to enhance financial, social, and economic inclusion through inclusive banking and financial services approach,
• Relationship management with key stakeholders, including funding partners, clients, policymakers, and government agencies,
• Author or co-author thematic publications to be developed from field experiences,
• Actively engage in marketing activities and participate in digital media dialogues.

Lead and support technical design and delivery of projects

• Develop, lead, and deliver technical projects on private sector development projects for social, financial, and economic inclusion,
• Manage training and capacity building of participants from various sectors.

Business execution

• Participate in project set-up and de-briefing meetings,
• Lead and deliver on projects and assignments,
• Execute projects with the utmost diligence, attention to detail, and focus on quality,
• Make presentations of outputs of consulting projects to senior management of clients, policymakers, and government ministries,
• Review reports and presentations developed by practice group team members,
• Lead report writing and data analysis,
• Develop linkages with key staff of the client to gather project-related information,
• Review training courses delivered, the curriculum developed, and technical assistance provided to clients,
• Contribute to the development of MSC’s toolkits and other publications.

Professional development

• Conduct feedback assessments with team members right after assignment execution in line with the quality control guidelines,
• Assist and support the development of other staff by providing guidance and advice where appropriate,
• Build internal capacities of the staff on banking and financial services, emerging technologies, and their potential for the inclusive finance sector,
• Take ownership of self-development by acquiring skills and knowledge to add value to the organization.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Master in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent or other relevant professional qualifications as in line with areas of specialization.

Desired work experience:

• 10+ years of experience in emerging markets and understanding of financial inclusion,
• Thorough understanding of private sectors development issues such as agriculture, youth, gender, water and sanitation, health and hygiene, and environment and energy,
• Technical knowledge and expertise in agriculture value chain development and climate change, digital financial services, AgTech or FinTech, and youth empowerment,
• Have more than 7 years of experience in conducting field-based research and use of human-centered design tools,
• Understanding of data analytics and digital technologies,
• Previous experience in consulting or research will be an advantage,
• Experience in writing business proposals and concept papers,
• Should have a demonstrable passion for inclusive finance.

Skills and competencies:

• Ability to lead assignments involving diverse project teams and to work with minimal supervision,
• Ability to develop client relationships and win business,
• Ability to develop and implement training programs,
• Proficient in excel, word, and PowerPoint,
• Strong field orientation and proven interpersonal skills,
• Leadership skills, decision-making skills, problem-solving skills, people-management skills,
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Job Description

The applicant should bring a deep understanding and experience in setting up and managing payment systems in Africa with a special focus on inclusive technologies that suit the market. Should have an excellent and wide knowledge base on global best practices in the payment space and their applicability in the African context. The incumbent should be able to write and present to various stakeholders and should have excellent written English skills. Strong knowledge of private sector development issues, such as agriculture, youth, gender, water and sanitation, health and hygiene, environment, and energy would be an added advantage. Should also have a demonstrable passion for inclusive finance, Should possess sharp business acumen, and strong business analysis skills.

Description

The Senior Manager – Digital Payments, will have specific responsibilities that include:

• Build the business as a lead for digital payments in the Anglophone Africa domain of MSC,
• Lead delivery of technical assistance to clients while ensuring high quality of delivery, and strict adherence to timelines,
• Mentor junior team members and help them in their professional development,
• Contribute to organizational development by being a team player, and upholding organizational culture, values, and reputation,
• Develop and publish knowledge resources (blogs, case studies, research papers, etc.) through identifying key issues, lessons learned, and best practices in programs and projects undertaken with different clients and in different geographies,
• Openness and willingness to travel and spend over 40% of the time on on-site assignments.

Detailed responsibilities:

Business development

• Conceptualize programs and scope funding for the same from international development agencies, multilateral, and governments,
• Lead concept and proposal writing for projects (are aligned with MSC vision) on diverse opportunities to enhance financial, social, and economic inclusion through inclusive banking and financial services approaches,
• Relationship management with key stakeholders including funding partners, clients, policymakers, and government agencies,
• Author or co-author thematic publications to be developed from field experiences,
• Actively engage in marketing activities and participate in digital media dialogues.

Lead and support technical design and delivery of projects

• Develop, lead, and deliver technical projects on digital payments,
• Manage training and capacity building of participants on digital payments from various sectors.

Business execution

• Participate in project set-up and de-briefing meetings,
• Lead and deliver on projects and assignments,
• Execute projects with the utmost diligence, attention to detail, and focus on quality,
• Make presentations of outputs of consulting projects to senior management of clients, policymakers, and government ministries,
• Review reports and presentations developed by practice group team members,
• Lead report writing and data analysis,
• Develop linkages with key staff of the client to gather project-related information,
• Review training courses delivered, the curriculum developed, and technical assistance provided to clients,
• Contribute to the development of MSC’s toolkits and other publications.

Professional development

• Conduct feedback assessments with team members right after assignment execution in line with the quality control guidelines,
• Assist and support the development of other staff by providing guidance and advice where appropriate,
• Build internal capacities of the staff on banking and financial services, emerging technologies, and their potential for the inclusive finance sector,
• Take ownership of self-development by acquiring skills and knowledge to add value to the organization.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Master in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent or other relevant professional qualifications as in line with areas of specialization.

Desired experience:

• Experience in consulting and advisory services to clients, especially in Africa. Additional experience in other countries is desirable,
• Ability to connect and persuade at the CXO level across a variety of organizations,
• Good understanding of local markets to have the context of the DFS and FinTechs,
• Hands-on experience in setting up and managing complex payment systems and products,
• Experience and understanding of the large complex multi-country programs and project management,
• Experience in managing multi-client projects with a focus on outcomes within the budget and other constraints,
• Experience in writing business proposals and concept papers.

Skills and competencies:

• Ability to lead assignments involving diverse project teams and to work with minimal supervision,
• Ability to develop client relationships and win business,
• Ability to develop and implement training programs,
• Proficient in excel, word, and PowerPoint,
• Strong field orientation and proven interpersonal skills,
• Leadership skills, decision-making skills, problem-solving skills, people-management skills,
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Detailed responsibilities

Business development

•  Build relationships with existing and potential clients,
•  Develop and create business initiatives on financial inclusion - access, and usage, particularly for gender equality,
•  Take initiatives to develop client relationships,
•  Develop and submit proposals to generate business,
•  Represent MSC at conferences etc. ,
•  Author or co-author thematic publications to be developed from field experiences,
•  Actively engage in marketing activities and participate in digital media dialogues.

Human capital development

•  Conduct feedback assessments with team members after assignment execution in line with the quality control guidelines,
•  Document and communicate best practices emerging from MSC's gender work, including developing knowledge products such as sectorial reports, policy briefs, and technical notes for policymakers and practitioners in the gender space,
•  Assist and support the development of other staff by providing guidance and advice where appropriate,
•  Share knowledge with staff and create opportunities for mentoring,
•  Take ownership of self-development by acquiring skills and knowledge which add value to the organization.

Business execution

•  Lead or assist with the planning and implementation of medium/large technical assistance assignments,
•  Support consulting projects on women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment,
•  Support coordination between different country teams on gender and provide strategic and design inputs to MSC projects to ensure that gender issues are appropriately identified and addressed,
•  Manage strategic partnerships with stakeholders, especially with those working towards gender equality in the financial services sector,
•  Conduct assignment set-up and de-briefing meetings of assignments where s/he is responsible,
•  Builds rapport with various contact points at the client organization for successful execution of the assignments,
•  Plan and execute assignments with utmost due diligence,
•  Oversee and support the process of report writing and data analysis,
•  Review training courses delivered, research papers prepared, the curriculum developed, and technical assistance provided to clients,
•  Contribute to the development of MSC's toolkits and other publications.

Requirements

Qualifications:

•  MBA or Masters in Gender studies, or equivalent or other relevant professional qualifications as in line with areas of specialization.

Desired experience:

•  Experience in gender-based assignments, especially in the area of gender programming, especially research, project design, implementation, management, and evaluation,
•  Experience in compilation, analysis, and interpretation of gender and women economic empowerment issues and statistical data, thorough research, and preparation of top-quality analysis and reports,
•  Familiarity with gender analysis tools and methodologies and formal training in gender analysis and gender planning,
•  Demonstrated expertise in mainstreaming gender in projects, gender lens investment, and future work,
•  Experience in working on gender with the financial sector, development banks, and the government, think tanks,
•  Experience in research, consulting, and advisory services to clients, especially in Africa. Additional experience in other countries is desirable,
•  Experience in writing business proposals and concept papers,
•  Should have a demonstrable passion for inclusive finance.

Skills and competencies:

•  Ability to lead assignments and teams and work with minimal supervision,
•  Ability to develop client relationships and win business,
•  Strong field orientation and proven interpersonal skills,
•  Leadership skills, decision-making skills, problem-solving skills, and people-management skills,
•  Excellent spoken and written English,
•  Proficient in word, excel, and PowerPoint.

Job Description

Essential Skills

The applicant should have strong analytical abilities and quantitative and qualitative research skills. Should have excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Should also have excellent communication skills, writing skills, presentation skills, and should have demonstrated team management, report writing and documentation, and interpersonal skills. Should possess sharp business acumen and strong business analysis skills.

Description

The Senior Manager – Banking and Financial Services (BFS), will have specific responsibilities that include:

• Build a business as the lead for the BFS practice group of Anglophone Africa domain of MSC,
• Lead delivery of technical assistance to clients while ensuring high quality of delivery, and strict adherence to timelines,
• Mentor team members and help them in their professional development,
• Contribute to organizational development by being a team player and upholding organizational culture, values, and reputation,
• Develop and publish knowledge resources by identifying key issues, lessons learned, and best practices in programs and projects undertaken with different clients and geographies,
• Openness and willingness to travel and spend over 50% of the time on on-site assignments.

Detailed responsibilities:

Business development

• Conceptualize programs and scope funding for the same from international development agencies, multilateral, and governments,
• Lead concept and proposal writing for projects on diverse opportunities to enhance financial, social, and economic inclusion through inclusive banking and financial services approach,
• Relationship management with key stakeholders, including funding partners, clients, policymakers, and government agencies,
• Author or co-author thematic publications to be developed from field experiences,
• Actively engage in marketing activities and participate in digital media dialogues.

Lead and support technical design and delivery of projects

• Develop, lead, and deliver technical projects on banking, financial services, and insurance projects for social, financial, and economic inclusion,
• Manage training and capacity building of participants from banking, financial services, and insurance service providers.

Business execution

• Participate in project set-up and de-briefing meetings,
• Lead and deliver on projects and assignments,
• Execute projects with the utmost diligence, attention to detail, and focus on quality,
• Make presentations of outputs of consulting projects to senior management of clients, policymakers, and government ministries,
• Review reports and presentations developed by practice group team members,
• Lead report writing and data analysis,
• Develop linkages with key staff of the client to gather project-related information,
• Review training courses delivered, the curriculum developed, and technical assistance provided to clients,
• Contribute to the development of MSC’s toolkits and other publications.

Professional development

• Conduct feedback assessments with team members right after assignment execution in line with the quality control guidelines,
• Assist and support the development of other staff by providing guidance and advice where appropriate,
• Build internal capacities of the staff on banking and financial services, emerging technologies, and their potential for the inclusive finance sector,
• Take ownership of self-development by acquiring skills and knowledge to add value to the organization.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Master in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent or other relevant professional qualifications as in line with areas of specialization.

Desired experience:

• 10+ years of experience in emerging markets and understanding of financial inclusion,
• Thorough knowledge of banking and financial services functions,
• Technical knowledge and expertise in credit, savings, enterprise finance, pensions, and insurance,
• Knowledge of data analytics and digital technologies,
• Previous experience in consulting or research will be an advantage,
• Experience in writing business proposals and concept papers,
• Should have a demonstrable passion for inclusive finance.

Skills and competencies:

• Ability to lead assignments involving diverse project teams and to work with minimal supervision,
• Ability to develop client relationships and win business,
• Ability to develop and implement training programs,
• Proficient in excel, word, and PowerPoint,
• Strong field orientation and proven interpersonal skills,
• Leadership skills, decision-making skills, problem-solving skills, people-management skills,
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Job Description

Essential Skills

We seek a candidate who possesses an excellent track record in business development, project management, team management, report writing and documentation, and interpersonal skills. Should have strong facilitation and consensus-building skills and demonstrated executive communication and presentation skills. The incumbent should also be strong in analytical abilities and quantitative and qualitative research skills. Should be excellent in planning, organizational, and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Should also possess sharp business acumen and strong business analysis skills.

Description

The specific responsibilities of Associate Partner – Anglophone Africa, will include:

• Build a business as the domain lead for the Anglophone Africa practice at MSC,
• Lead delivery of technical assistance to clients while ensuring high quality of delivery, and strict adherence to timelines,
• Mentor team members and help them in their professional development,
• Contribute to organizational development by being a team player and upholding organizational culture, values, and reputation,
• Develop and publish knowledge resources through identifying key issues, lessons learned, and best practices in programs and projects undertaken with different clients and in different geographies,
• Openness and willingness to travel and spend over 40% of the time on on-site assignments.

Detailed responsibilities:

Business development

• Conceptualize programs and scope funding for the same from international development agencies, multilateral, and governments,
• Lead concept and proposal writing for projects on diverse opportunities to enhance financial, social, and economic inclusion through inclusive banking and financial services approach,
• Relationship management with key stakeholders, including funding partners, clients, policymakers, and government agencies,
• Author or co-author thematic publications to be developed from field experiences,
• Actively engage in marketing activities and participate in digital media dialogues

Lead and support technical design and delivery of projects

• Develop, lead, and deliver technical projects on financial inclusion, agriculture finance, FinTech and emerging technology, banking and financial services, and emerging issues such as gender and youth projects for social, financial, and economic inclusion,
• Manage training and capacity building of participants from various sectors.

Business execution

• Participate in project set-up and de-briefing meetings,
• Lead and deliver on projects and assignments,
• Execute projects with the utmost diligence, attention to detail, and focus on quality,
• Make presentations of outputs of consulting projects to senior management of clients, policymakers, and government ministries,
• Review reports and presentations developed by practice group team members,
• Lead report writing and data analysis,
• Develop linkages with key staff of the client to gather project-related information,
• Review training courses delivered, the curriculum developed, and technical assistance provided to clients,
• Contribute to the development of MSC’s toolkits and other publications.

Professional development

• Conduct feedback assessments with team members right after assignment execution in line with the quality control guidelines,
• Assist and support the development of other staff by providing guidance and advice where appropriate,
• Build internal capacities of the staff on banking and financial services, emerging technologies, and their potential for the inclusive finance sector,
• Take ownership of self-development by acquiring skills and knowledge to add value to the organization.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Master in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent or other relevant professional qualifications as in line with areas of specialization.

Desired experience:

• 15+ years of experience in emerging markets and understanding of financial inclusion, agriculture finance, FinTech and emerging technology, banking and financial services, and emerging issues such as gender and youth,
• Exceptional ability to impact and influence stakeholders and partners,
• Demonstrated experience driving large programs while understanding the multicultural implications of global business and processes,
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically,
• Previous experience in consulting or research will be an advantage
• Experience in writing business proposals and concept papers,
• Should have a demonstrable passion for inclusive finance.

Skills and competencies:

• Ability to lead multi-stage projects with large and diverse teams and work with minimal supervision,
• Ability to develop and manage projects/programs,
• Strong field orientation and proven interpersonal skills,
• Superior leadership skills, decision-making skills, problem-solving skills, people-management skills,
• Excellent spoken and written English,
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.