Remote Associate Director

Summary

Join us in driving transformative change and growing our portfolio across Africa as a citizen-centric consulting leader.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in business administration, public policy, public health. Extensive requisite experience will be alternatively considered in lieu of formal education in relevant subject areas
• Minimum of 10-12 years of experience, including time in a senior leadership role within a professional services firm, multilateral or government, with additional experience working with philanthropic organizations
• Proven track record of successful client relationship management and business development. Strong business acumen and financial management skills
• Exceptional leadership skills, including large teams and practices Ability to inspire and mentor a diverse and geographically dispersed, remote team
• Understanding of and experience in African markets, with the ability to manage and develop business across multiple countries
• Specialized knowledge in a specific sector relevant to our practices (e.g., health, education, data analytics) is an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, negotiation, and presentation skills. Preference for bilingual candidates (English and French)

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multiple projects within the region, ensuring timely and successful delivery while adhering to DA’s methodologies and standards
• Act as the primary point of contact for key regional clients, particularly in the public sector and social non-profits, fostering strong, long-term relationships and understanding their needs to provide tailored solutions
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, develop and present proposals, and collaborate with senior leadership to strategize and implement business development initiatives, particularly focusing on transformational change and capability building
• Mentor and develop project leads and team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture and providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback
• Contribute to the development of the DA’s regional strategy, analyze market trends and competitive landscape, and implement strategic initiatives in alignment with overall goals
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and non-profit organizations, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across different functions and teams
• Oversee project budgets, ensure financial targets are met, monitor the region's financial performance, and report status to senior leadership
• Ensure the highest quality of deliverables and client engagements, implement best practices and continuous improvement processes, and conduct regular reviews and audits to maintain standards of excellence
• Promote innovation in consulting practices and service offerings, encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration, and stay updated on industry trends to drive thought leadership within the region
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with regional projects and client engagements, develop and implement risk management strategies and contingency plans, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Act as an entrepreneur within the firm, reinventing strategies to open up new opportunities for client impact and creating positive, enduring change in the public sector and social non-profits

Benefits

• Opportunities to develop and lead projects to deliver impact on the most important issues of our time
• Excellent colleagues: We strive to be as talent-dense and diverse as possible, so we are always learning from each other
• Growth environment : Opportunity to lead and shape the future of a growing global social impact firm
• Flexibility : Remote working environment with opportunities for global collaboration
• Healthy compensation : Competitive compensation and benefits package, including equity and a generous leave allowance
• Travel opportunities : Travel across Africa up to 25-50%, as well as some cross-regional and global travel throughout the year