Management Consultant – Senior Associate at Sydani Group

Sydani Group is a management consulting firm founded by seasoned international development professionals with over 30 years combined experience and demonstrated expertise in the design and implementation of diverse impactful sustainable policies, programs and practices that drive large-scale development.

At Sydani Group, we are purposefully dedicated to providing client-focused cutting-edge expert solutions to a diversity of global complex problems. Driven by a zeal to succeed, we approach every challenge as a unique opportunity to grow creatively, build resilient systems and contribute to creating sustainable communities and systems rooted in a culture of responsiveness and transparency. Inspired by a vision of a world without limits, Sydani’s team of exceptional high-performing specialists innovatively apply their talents and skills to curate bespoke solutions that set distinctive new standards of excellence across sectors, establishing us as a preferred premium partner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Management Consultant – Senior Associate

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Engagement Manager
Travel Requirement: Up to 50%

Role Description

• As part of the Sydani team, the Management Consultant – Senior Associate will work as the project or workstream lead under the supervision of the Engagement manager (depending on the project structure).
• S/he will provide technical leadership in the development of evidence-based strategies and in the implementation of these strategies towards achieving the project objectives.
• Also, s/he will ensure the timely achievement of the project deliverables and milestones and will be responsible for providing project updates to the client/donor.

Job Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities described below are not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned as necessitated by business demands:

Project Management:

• Manage account-specific consulting plans for accounts across the entire spectrum of Cognizant Business Consulting capabilities.
• Lead multiple engagements delivering billable client work for large transportation & logistics sector clients
• Oversee project design plan
• Facilitate project inception meetings with key stakeholders to align on project objectives, scope, and implementation timelines, and routine project check-in meetings to provide updates to client/donor.
• Provide technical leadership in the development of project execution approaches and tools.
• Provide on-the-job mentoring to the project team.
• Provide technical leadership to the team on the analysis of project data and in monitoring and evaluation of the project activities outlining insights to optimize performance
• Oversee and provide feedback on developing and submitting project reports in line with client/donor requirements and facilitate project closeout.

Business Development:

• Lead the development and submission of grant applications and technical response to RFPs or expression of interest (EOIs).
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions to pool ideas for developing proposals.
• Develop networks and partnerships to promote an understanding of Sydani’s work and ensure the sustainability of Sydani’s operations.
• Develop the team’s capacity to respond to RFPs and/or develop proposals.
• Provide support to senior management as needed, with brand representation and management, staff capacity development, and general leadership and oversight.

Leadership Development and Performance Management:

• Participate in the Sydani problem-solving, ideation, and capacity-building sessions including new staff onboarding and staff mentoring program
• Participate in Sydani’s periodic performance reviews and provide feedback to team members for performance improvement as applicable

Performance Management:

• For performance management and accountability, the Management Consultant – Senior Associate will work with the Engagement manager or Principal (as appropriate) to develop and agree on a program-specific scope of work, results in framework plan, and deliverables.
• These would inform the development of program-specific KPIs to be tracked, along with the technical responsibilities of the Management Consultant – Senior Associate for performance review and performance improvement.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree (First- or Second-class Upper) from a recognized university with at least 6 years of professional experience in the health or development sector
• Desirable: PhD. or Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Financing, Health Economics, Health Policy and Management, Health Systems Strengthening, Health Management/Administration, International Development, Business Administration, or related fields with at least 3 years of progressive relevant experience
• Management consulting experience is an advantage
• Must be a results-oriented individual with experience in developing and tracking self, clients, and team with clear KPIs.
• Must possess strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and thought-leadership abilities
• Reliable relationship and stakeholder manager, able to promote team building and collaboration
• Outstanding quantitative, qualitative, statistical analysis, data synthesis, and report writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong team working and interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency with Ms. Office suite
• Fast learner, open to learning and taking feedback from peers, subordinates, and supervisors
• Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Salary

• N1,000,000 Monthly.

What We Offer

• Sydani offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, competitive compensation, generous bonuses, rapid career growth, and the opportunity to work with a team of seasoned consultants and an ever-expanding network of industry experts.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2022.