Technical Advisor at Sydani Group

Reports to: Senior Management

Travel: 30%

Job Summary

The Technical Advisor is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the senior management team, including the CEO/Managing Partner. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Competencies

• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and thought leadership abilities.
• Results-oriented performer, experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs. Ability to complete a high volume of tasks with little or no guidance.
• Ability to conduct data analysis and develop reports and proposals.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to seamlessly perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail
• Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace.
• High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including board members, senior executives, staff, community leaders, donors, and funded partners
• Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to tasks, situations, and events that require a quick response with minimal guidance
• Able to maintain high integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Highly resourceful team player, able to be extremely effective independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities
The responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Support organizational activity forecasting and ensure adequate vertical and horizontal visibility for the senior management team in all projects within the organization
• Work with the Senior Management to organize and execute assigned tasks (business development strategies, business process improvement, business plan writing, etc.)
• Complete a wide variety of administrative and technical tasks that facilitate the Senior Management’s ability to effectively lead the organization, including assisting with special projects; conducting research on assigned projects, designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists; making travel arrangements, etc
• Attend meetings with assigned clients when needed and perform an initial assessment of necessary information required for the meeting, take minutes, follow up on detailed action points, and track deliverables.
• Manage and coordinate projects, conferences, and events while keeping track of timelines, deadlines, and other related matters.
• Oversee organizational brand promotion strategies and activities.
• Work closely with the Senior Management to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and follow up appropriately to ensure timely completion. Act as a "barometer," having a sense of the issues in the environment and keeping the senior management updated.
• Provide sophisticated calendar management for the Senior Management: Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgments and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
• Any other duty may be assigned by the Senior Management within the scope of expertise.

Leadership development

• Participate in the Sydani problem-solving, ideation, and capacity-building sessions.
• Participate in Sydani’s periodic performance reviews and provide feedback to team members for performance improvement as applicable.
• Attend relevant local and international seminars, workshops, conferences, etc

Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree (First class or second-class upper) with at least two years of professional experience in a similar/related role.
• Significant executive support experience, including supporting C-level executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong team working and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with international development, research, business proposals, implementation, and management consulting.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Flexibility to travel (local & international) at short notice based on work schedule and assignments

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. 
• This position is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated Technical Advisor to assume a pivotal role in the evolution of a fast-growing, highly respected organization. As such, compensation for this role is competitive. The starting salary will correspond to the candidate’s experience and skill set.