Manager at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited

Job Description
The Manager, under the supervision of the Managing Partner, shall be required to perform the following primary responsibilities:

• Provide strategic business solutions and recommendations to clients and partners to meet project goals.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet client requirements and quality standards.
• Develop solutions for complex issues identified in projects to achieve goals and objectives, meeting the expectations of clients and partners.
• Communicate with clients to clearly understand project requirements and scope.
• Lead strategic communication with the leadership teams of clients and partners.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and competence in communication and interactions with clients and partners.
• Monitor and report project status to clients based on agreed timelines.
• Develop work plans, coordinate daily work schedules, and manage project team efforts.
• Lead data gathering, analysis, and interpretation to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to clients and partners.
• Work with the HR team to screen and recruit candidates for projects.
• Lead proposal writing and business development meetings with other team members.
• Represent the organization in networking events, convenings, and speaking engagements regularly.

Minimum Required Skills & Experience
Professional Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in International Development, Business, Economics, or a related field of study.
• Minimum of six (6) years of work experience in a senior management position with demonstrated results focus, skills, and a track record of delivering beyond expectations.

Operational Expertise:

• Strong organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, project development, and task facilitation.
• Experience in supply chain management and leading implementation in a complex, international organization and/or in large multifaceted projects.
• Good financial management skills, including cash flow management and budgeting.
• Familiarity with and commitment to addressing gender equality is also required.

Leadership Skills:

• Ability to shape a vision and strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing alliances with the private sector; ability to build consensus and relationships among executives, partners, and the workforce; adept at aligning stakeholders with differing agendas.
• Able to attract, inspire, retain, and lead a diverse team of highly talented professionals.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Superior interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and diplomatic skills to support effective work through implementing partners.
• Fluency in the English language, with excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.

Personal Characteristics and Other Requirements:

• Excellent judgment and the ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively, and delegate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Preference is for candidates who have worked as a Senior Project Lead in a top consulting firm.