Development Sector Consultant at KPMG

Overview

• Our International Development Assistance Services (IDAS) practice is a worldwide network of KPMG member firm professionals that deliver sustainable and effective programs to the developing world.
• KPMG’s IDAS practice brings together deep global experience and insight, with hands on practical and collaborative approaches to tailor unique strategies that help to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
• Our clients represent the broad spectrum of development sector players, including development assistance recipients, governmental and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), corporations, private foundations, multilateral and bilateral agencies, international financing institutions, and local communities.

Job Description

• We are seeking experienced development sector consultants that can support our local and international development focused projects on fixed short term engagement basis.
• A consultant applying for this opportunity will be profiled in our database, and will only be engaged on projects when the need arises.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of a postgraduate degree in any discipline with not less than 15 years relevant work experience in the development sector, in any of the following fields:

• Public Financial Management and Governance Reform
• Financial Management
• Economic Policy, Trade and Market Development
• Organisational Development
• Human Resources & Change Management
• Business Development Services
• Procurement
• Project Management
• Monitoring & Evaluation

Skills and Sector Focus:

• Project delivery experience on donor programs in the following sectors: health, education, agribusiness, and economic development
• Ability to address and analyse problems and to think strategically and anticipate, interpret and develop strategic responses to issues
• Excellent communication, business presentation, negotiation and analytical skills
• Ability to effectively engage with multiple stakeholders
• High ethical standards and integrity.