Manager - International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) at KPMG

Overview

• In line with KPMG’s desire to ensure that key roles are filled by best in class talent with the requisite skills and experience, we seek to hire a Manager – International Development Advisory Services (IDAS).
• The role will be responsible for engagement delivery, managing programs, and supervising the input from external consultants. The jobholder will also play a support role in deepening client relationships and winning new business.

Detailed Job Description

• Assist management to define, plan and articulate strategies for KPMG Nigeria’s IDAS practice.
• Manage the development of a database of external consultants that can be leveraged to resource projects as when required.
• Function as a Project Manager responsible for the delivery of engagements – allocation of tasks to team members, project status reporting, project financial management, etc.
• Support the development of a pipeline of opportunities through proactive identification, tracking of leads and conversion of opportunities such as expressions of interests and proposals.
• Build and maintain effective business relationships with clients including donor organisations, development/alliance partners, and external consultants.
• Provide engagement-level direction to direct reports and external consultants towards the execution of assigned tasks.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Head, IDAS.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• First degree from a reputable tertiary institution
• A postgraduate degree in a development related discipline will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years work experience
• A proven track record of providing programme management and advisory services on donor-funded projects. Key areas of interest include: governance reform, public financial management, health and nutrition, education, and social services
• Understanding of key trends shaping the development sector, and opportunities available for advisory services.
• Ability to analyse problems and to develop strategic responses.
• Strong commercial orientation and ability to identify opportunities.
• Ability to manage projects and successfully lead teams.
• Excellent communication, business presentation, and analytical skills.
• Maintains integrity and professional ethics.