Senior Associate In Ethiopia at Acasus

Acasus

Position: Senior Associate In Ethiopia

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

Posted date: 2 weeks ago

Deadline: July, 06/2024 (1 days left)

We are a consultancy delivering transformational reforms in health and education. We have built a reputation in dynamic, and often challenging, countries and contexts.

Acasus undertakes high-profile projects in an expanding group of countries, including Pakistan, Chad, the DRC, Mozambique, Somalia, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Nigeria. This role will require you to help shape a growing portfolio of work with an entrepreneurial outlook and social mission.

From the Khyber Pass to the Great Rift Valley, and beyond, our consultants are learning, creating, and most importantly, helping millions of citizens access better services.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and capture insights from the field
• Use data and other information for analysis and decision-making purposes
• Plan and develop strategies
• Design and implement new systems, and further develop existing ones to dramatically improve project outcomes
• Identify and understand issues; break down problems and identify root causes and different dimensions
• Give recommendations by constructing multiple scenarios and advise where necessary
• Develop excellent relationships and work with senior government officials and international partners
• Guide and mentor junior associates and monitor their progress
• Access international evidence and lessons about what works

What we look for:

• 3+ years of proven work experience in management and strategy consulting
• Proven track record of working in Ethiopia;
• Previous work experience in the public sector is strongly preferred
• Excellent English and Amharic (Oromifa is a plus)
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Outstanding problem-solving skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Strong drive and motivation
• Interest in social issues and public sector development
• Willingness to travel

What you will get

• The opportunity to drive a truly impactful set of reforms and improve healthcare and education outcomes for an entire generation
• Competitive compensation
• Year-end bonus based on individual performance
• Health insurance
• High degrees of responsibility and autonomy
• A strong focus on development, with regular coaching and feedback
• Ability to work with some of the most influential leaders in the country as part of an energetic, inspiring team

Our team is diverse in nationality, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, class, age, education and sexuality. Consequently, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.