Job Vacancies at Sydani Group

Role Description

• The Program Analyst will work as part of a project team, helping with the development and execution of project work plans in an effective manner.
• S/he will provide critical project data support through research and analysis of information relevant to project delivery.
• S/he will support the team in setting KPIs and analyzing project performance to provide insights and recommendations for improvement.

Job Responsibilities
Project Management:

• Conduct research and analysis to provide insights to enrich project design and planning.
• Support the conduct of the project inception meetings with key stakeholders to clarify project objectives, scope, and implementation timelines.
• Develop project work plans, KPIs, and implementation budgets
• Perform tasks assigned by the project lead and ensure timely delivery of outputs
• Routinely collect and analyze project data and provide insights for decision making
• Develop relevant tools and templates for project implementation
• Conduct routine tracking and reporting of project performance in line with project objectives.
• Develop project report in line with client/donor requirements.

Business Development:

• Develop responses to grant applications and technical responses to RFPs or expressions of interest (EOIs) as assigned by the Associate/Senior Associate.
• Represent Sydani’s brand image at all points and in all ramifications.

Leadership Development:

• Participate in the Sydani problem-solving, ideation, and capacity building sessions including new staff onboarding and staff mentoring program
• Participate in Sydani’s periodic performance reviews and provide feedback to team members for performance improvement as applicable.

Note: The duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree (First Class or Second Class Upper) with at least 2 years of professional experience in the health and/or development sector; or
• Master’s Degree in Public Health or related subject with at least 1 year of relevant experience
• Experience with public health, international development, research, implementation science and management consulting
• Outstanding quantitative, qualitative, problem-solving, statistical analysis and data synthesis, and report writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong team working and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Ms.Office suite
• Fast learner, open to learning and taking feedback from peers, subordinates, and supervisors
• Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to travel, work schedule, and assignments.

What We Offer
We offer 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.

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Job Summary

• We are looking to employ an HR assistant with outstanding administrative and communication skills.
• The HR assistant is expected to be a conceptual thinker with superb organizational and time management skills.
• You must be reliable and should accurately follow instructions with the ability to multitask and acclimatize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities 

• Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests. 
• Maintain digital and electronic records of employees. 
• Serve as point of contact with benefit vendors and administrators. 
• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates and performing reference checks. 
• Maintain calendars of the HR management team. 
• Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation. 
• Assist with performance management procedures. 
• Schedule meetings, HR events and maintain agendas  
• Coordinating assessment and interviews for prospective candidates. 
• Coordinate training sessions and seminars. 
• Assisting in the orientation exercise and update records of new staff. 
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity. 
• Complete termination paperwork and documentation. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related (essential). 
• 1 year of experience as an HR assistant (essential). 
• Exposure to labor law and employment equity regulations. 
• Effective HR administration and people management skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines. 
• Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related business and communication tools. 
• Fantastic organizational and time management skills. 
• Meticulous attention to detail. 
• Ability to accurately follow instructions. 

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Role Description

• As part of the Sydani team, the Program Associate will work as the project or workstream lead under the supervision of the Senior Associate or Engagement manager (depending on the project structure).
• S/he will provide technical leadership in the development of evidence-based strategies and in the implementation of these strategies towards achieving the project objectives.
• Also, s/he will ensure the timely achievement of the project deliverables and milestones and will be responsible for providing project updates to the client/donor.

Job Responsibilities
Project Management:

• Oversee project design and planning, lead the development of project workplan with clear timelines and deliverables.
• Facilitate project inception meeting with key stakeholders to align on project objectives, scope, and implementation timelines, and routine project check-in meetings to provide updates to client/donor.
• Provide technical leadership in the development of project execution approach and tools.
• Provide on-the-job mentoring to project team.
• Delegate roles/tasks to teammates and provide technical oversight to ensure timely achievement of project deliverables
• Provide technical leadership to the team on the analysis of project data and in monitoring and evaluation of the project activities outlining insights to optimize performance
• Oversee the development and submission of project report in line with client/donor requirements and facilitate project closeout.

Business Development:

• Lead the development and submission of grant applications, and technical response to RFPs or expression of interest (EOIs)
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions to pool ideas for developing proposals.
• Develop networks and partnerships to promote an understanding of Sydani’s work and ensure the sustainability of Sydani operations.
• Develop the capacity of the team on responding to RFPs and/or developing proposals.
• Provide support to senior management as needed, with brand representation and management, staff capacity development, and general leadership and oversight

Leadership Development and Performance Management:

• Participate in the Sydani problem-solving, ideation and capacity building sessions including new staff onboarding and staff mentoring program
• Participate in Sydani’s periodic performance reviews and provide feedback to team members for performance improvement as applicable

Others:

• The duties and responsibilities described below are not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned as necessitated by business demands.

Performance Management:

• For performance management and accountability, the Program Analyst/Associate will work with the Program Associate or Senior Associate (as appropriate) to develop and agree on the program-specific scope of work, results framework, workplan, and deliverables.
• These would inform the development of program-specific KPIs to be tracked, along with the technical responsibilities of the Program Analyst for performance review and performance improvement.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree (First- or second-class upper) from a recognized university with at least 3 years of professional experience in the health or development sector; or
• Desirable: Master’s degree in Public health, Health financing, Health Economics, Health Policy and Management, Health Systems Strengthening, Health Management/Administration, International Development, Business Administration or related fields with at least 3 years of progressive relevant experience
• Management consulting experience is an advantage
• Must be a results-oriented individual with experience in developing and tracking self, clients, and team with clear KPIs.
• Must possess strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and thought-leadership abilities
• Reliable relationship and stakeholder manager, able to promote team building and collaboration

Skills:

• Outstanding quantitative, qualitative, statistical analysis, data synthesis, and report writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong team working and interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency with Ms Office suite
• Fast learner, open to learning and taking feedback from peers, subordinates, and supervisors
• Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to travel, 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 ever-expanding network of industry experts.

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Role Summary

• The communications and social media lead will drive all of Sydani’s internal and external communications efforts, coordinate and represent the firm in promotional events, develop and disseminate content for marketing and publicity and respond to inquiries from the public and media. 

Role Decription

• This role requires overseeing the communications efforts of the organization, including public relations and marketing across all of Sydani’s communication platforms including the company website and social media channels.
• The candidate will be required to conduct market research to understand clients’ needs and preferences, communicate with media personnel, implement communication policies and procedures to uphold the company’s brand image, oversee press relations and improve brand visibility and reputation. The individual must be a critical and analytical thinker. 

Responsibilities

• Regularly update the company website with appealing content
• Design/curate and disseminate distinct types of content across all communication channels to improve brand visibility and reputation
• Create and produce internal newsletters for the organization.
• Manage the company’s or organization’s social media communications.
• Oversee press relations communications.
• Track analytics to glean insights and refine communications strategy to improve performance
• Maintain an archive of the company’s digital media including photos and videos
• Participate in the problem-solving, ideation, and capacity building sessions including new staff onboarding and staff mentoring programs 
• Participate inperiodic performance reviews and provide feedback to team members for performance improvement as applicable.

Requirements
Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree (First-class or second-class upper) in Communications, Social and Digital Media, Marketing and Advertising, Public Relations, or similar fields is essential. A master’s degree is desirable.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in any of the communications fields. Experience as a social media handler in a management consulting firm, or in the development sector is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in digital marketing and content creation. Samples of work will be required as evidence.
• Experience with diverse print and online media technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, teamworking, and networking skills
• The ability to plan, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Results-orientedness. 

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. 
• These positions offer the opportunity for highly motivated individuals to assume pivotal roles in the evolution of a fast-growing and highly respected organization. As such, compensation is competitive. The starting salary will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.

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Role Description

• The Program Analyst will work as part of a project team, helping with the development and execution of project work plans effectively.
• S/he will provide critical project data support through research and analysis of information relevant to project delivery.
• S/he will support the team in setting KPIs and analyzing project performance to provide insights and recommendations for improvement.

Responsibilities
Project Management:

• Conduct research and analysis to provide insights to enrich project design and planning.
• Support the conduct of the project inception meetings with key stakeholders to clarify project objectives, scope, and implementation timelines.
• Develop project work plans, KPIs, and implementation budgets
• Perform tasks assigned by the project lead and ensure timely delivery of outputs
• Routinely collect and analyze project data and provide insights for decision making
• Develop relevant tools and templates for project implementation
• Conduct routine tracking and reporting of project performance in line with project objectives
• Develop project report in line with client/donor requirements

Business Development:

• Develop responses to grant applications and technical responses to RFPs or expressions of interest (EOIs) as assigned by the Associate/Senior Associate.
• Represent Sydani’s brand image at all points and in all ramifications.

Leadership Development:

• Participate in the Sydani problem-solving, ideation, and capacity-building sessions including new staff onboarding and staff mentoring program
• Participate in Sydani’s periodic performance reviews and provide feedback to team members for performance improvement as applicable

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree (First Class or Second Class Upper) with at least 2 years of professional experience in the health and/or development sector; or
• Master’s degree in public health or related subject with at least 1 year of relevant experience
• Experience with public health, international development, research, implementation science, and management consulting
• Outstanding quantitative, qualitative, problem-solving, statistical analysis and data synthesis, and report writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong team working and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Ms. Office suite
• Fast learner, open to learning and taking feedback from peers, subordinates, and supervisors
• Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to travel, 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.