Job Openings at Dev-Afrique Development Advisors

Job Summary

We seek individuals interested in working at the intersection/nexus of consulting and impact. The ideal candidate will work on projects that aim to solve development issues in Africa with a focus on health, agriculture, gender and climate change. They will collaborate with our expert teams to develop and implement evidence-based solutions and recommendations that address our clients’ needs and deliver impact at the last mile.

• Conduct research and analysis on development issues that affect our clients in Nigeria and Africa.
• Infer and present research findings in clear and concise reports, briefs, and other formats. 
• Work with our expert team to plan and implement projects in Nigeria and across Africa. 
• Pick and execute a high-level project in an area of interest.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Economics, Political Science, Sustainability or related field. Post graduate degree in development areas will be an added advantage
• Minimum three years cognate experience in research and analysis 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Familiarity with research and analysis tools, such as Excel, Power BI, or GIS (Geographic Information System) tools 
• Experience or interest in International Development, Monitoring & Evaluation and Public Data Systems
• Experience working with government agencies, NGOs (Non-governmental Organizations), or other development stakeholders in Africa 

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About the Role

• DevAfrique is recruiting a Consultant, who is passionate about development issues in Africa and excited to work at the intersection of development, industry, and governance.
• A successful candidate will be a leader who is able to multitask, collaborate, and communicate expertly with diverse internal and external stakeholders. This role requires a candidate with strength in at least one of the development focus areas of health, agriculture, environment or urban sanitation but with transferable skills to other sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Understands and can support strategy development for global development programs, including crafting strategic plans, theories of change, and impact pathways tailored to Sub-Saharan African contexts.
• Supporting the design and the implementation of research framework on diverse topics across health, agriculture, geospatial technology, and environment.
• Assisting in the designing and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for projects across various sectors in Africa.
• Leading end-to-end project delivery including the development of high-quality reports, proposals and presentations for clients and global partners.
• Optimally performing analysis, constructing a logical framework, and creating high-quality deliverables for clients and partners.
• Contribute to cross-organizational partnerships and support proposal development with our partners.
• Serving as a thought leader on specific value chains of health, agriculture, urban sanitation or environment.

Required Skills

• A degree in economics, international development, international affairs, African studies, or related fields
• Project Management Certification
• Strong understanding and lived experience of the major development issues in any of the Sub- Saharan African countries
• Previous experience conducting research or driving local implementation in any international development focus areas of agriculture, health, urban sanitation or environment.
• Minimum of five years of experience in management or development consulting. Preference for candidates with experience in project implementation and delivery.
• Experience in proposal writing, concept notes and strategy delivery
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and any of the data visualization software, like Tableau, Google Analytics or PowerBI)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions.