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Job Title:   Project
Manager

Organization:  Dalberg
Group

Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda

About US:

Dalberg Group is a
global group working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all
people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential. We partner with and
serve communities, governments, and companies throughout the world, providing
an innovative mix of advisory, investment, research, analytics, and design
services. Today’s complex global problems require new solutions. Comprised of
Dalberg Advisors, Dalberg Capital, Dalberg Design, Dalberg Data Insights and
Dalberg Research; our businesses approach problems differently and work
together to create impact at scale. We are from everywhere, at home anywhere –
an African and American company as much as an Asian, Middle Eastern, and
European one.

Job Summary:  You are global development leader and you
thrive tackling global issues, from malnutrition to climate change to economic
growth, ensuring no population is left behind. Project Managers are resourceful
team leaders who manage the critical thinking and analytical horse power that
drives teams.  As the link between junior
team members and Dalberg management, Project Managers deliver creative
data-driven solutions and results for our clients worldwide. With a combination
of analytical skills and social acumen, Project Managers are savvy
communicators who simplify complex findings, develop insightful
recommendations, and structure communications that promote constructive
dialogues with diverse stakeholders in the public sector, private sector, civil
society, and international communities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Lead
project teams in disaggregating problems and providing solutions to address
them

·       
Develop
innovative strategies and solutions for our clients

·       
Manage
work streams and provide direction

·       
Coach,
manage and support junior team members

·       
Oversee
the quality of client deliverables

·       
Dalberg
Data Insights is a platform for change. Our staff is empowered to start new
programs, institute best practices, and develop traditions that will define the
DDI’s experience for years to come. Innovation and entrepreneurship are not
only valued at DDI, they are essential to our firm’s success. In addition to
providing training, management-level advising, and mentoring, we empower our
staff to learn by doing, engaging them as core members of project teams from
day one.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The applicant
must hold a Master’s in Data Science, Economics or Business

·       
At least
two years of experience as a manager at a leading international management
consultancy and a ‘top performer’ throughout tenure. Willingness to learn and
grow

·       
Strong
analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative

·       
Capacity
to structure communication and storyline highlighting key insights and critical
steps/requirements – both orally and written

·       
Experience
solving problems with data analysis, modelling, statistics, econometrics, and
other analytical tools

·       
Demonstrated
ability to lead a small team and work as part of a broader team and perform in
an entrepreneurial atmosphere

·       
Ability
to manage clients, understand concerns and requirements and build trust.
Professionalism and demonstrated experience working with senior officials in
the public and / or private sector

·       
A
passion for international development, typically evidenced by a strong interest
and prior exposure to global issues such as economic development, global
health, education, or the environment

·       
Experience
living and working in different cultures; time spent in developing countries
strongly preferred

·       
Sensitivity
to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or
similarly complex environments

·       
Demonstrated
fluency with English speaking and writing skills; proficiency with other
languages (e.g. French) a plus

How to Apply:

All candidates
should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 31^st July 2020

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