Project Manager

About Acasus:

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, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Nigeria.

From increasing vaccine delivery, to providing greater education access for children, our consultants are helping millions of people access better services around the world.

Join us if you want the opportunity to do the same.

How will you make an impact?

As a Project Manager, you will be the driving force for your team of Associates and Senior Associates. You will also work closely with international partners and senior government leaders to produce maximum impact for citizens.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Plan and develop strategies to improve the lives of citizens. 

• Set the overall direction, pace and priorities for your team.

• Coach and support senior stakeholders and team members with problem-solving and effective implementation.

• Lead team problem-solving, effectively leveraging the perspectives of multiple people to solve problems.

• Lead your team with designing and implementing new systems.

• Develop existing systems to improve outcomes for citizens.

• Lead your team in identifying and understanding issues.

• Break down problems and identify root causes.

• Use data and other information for analysis and decision-making purposes.

• Structure and coordinate document creation.

• Give recommendations constructing multiple scenarios for government officials and partners, advising where necessary.

• Develop excellent relationships with senior government officials and international partners.

• Establish routines, delegate, and intervene appropriately.

• Plan and run large meetings with senior stakeholders, including during exceptional circumstances.

• Assess international evidence and learn lessons about pragmatic solutions.

• Conduct interviews for Associate and Senior Associate candidates to join the team.

• Support the effective onboarding of new team members.

We're looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in management or strategy consulting.

• International experience in management consulting.

• Previous experience in the public sector is an advantage.

• A track record of leading a team of consultants with strong leadership and coaching skills.

• Excellent English and fluent French required.

• Superb communication skills, including the ability to maintain and develop relationships with new and existing partners.

• Strong problem-solving skills, including the mastery of a range of advanced techniques, such as flipping problems and premortem.

• Conviction in your decision making.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills.

• A strong drive and motivation to help governments help people.

• A keen interest in social issues and public sector development.

• Openness to travel (approximately 80% of your time will be in the project country, while 20% will be at Acasus' global hub in Dubai).

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to drive a truly impactful set of reforms that will improve health outcomes for entire generations.

• The chance to work with influential leaders in government and among international partners.

• High degrees of responsibility and autonomy.

• A strong focus on development, with regular coaching and feedback.

• Opportunities to rise in seniority, enabling you to have a greater impact on citizens.

• 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 across 18 countries.

• You will be joining an organisation committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Attend international conferences at least twice a year, where you can connect with colleagues from around the world.

• Enjoy working alongside people who are like-minded in their passion for helping others.

• The chance to be based in Dubai, with a sponsored work permit.

• Competitive compensation.

• A year-end bonus based on individual performance.

• Health insurance.

Our team is diverse in nationality, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, class, age, education and sexuality. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

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