Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead and deliver consulting projects to identify opportunities and risks associated with a focus on AI and DPI in developing contexts. Drive problem structuring, data analysis, hypothesis testing, and the drafting of conclusions and recommendations.
• Team Management: Oversee and mentor project teams. Ensure service excellence, project profitability, efficiency, and performance management of team members. Foster a learning environment by nurturing and developing consultants within the team.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, managing interactions and negotiations to ensure clear communication and satisfaction.
• Business Development: Develop new client relationships and lead proposal efforts to expand our service lines. Identify new opportunities and proactively build relationships with key stakeholders to build projects around these opportunities.
• Thought Leadership: Contribute to thought leadership through articles, conference presentations, and innovative client products. Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the practice.
• Practice Organisation: Assist in practice strategy, business systems, finances and billing, recruiting, nurturing, and managing consultants. Lead new specialisms in digital economy development ensuring the practice remains at the forefront of industry advancements.
• Firm Strategy: Contribute to the wider firm strategy and organisation, demonstrating proactive leadership and strategic thinking.

Requirements

Genesis consultants carry a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Successful candidates for roles at Genesis:

• Are passionate, self-motivated and energetic problem-solver
• Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
• Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with excellent academic record

Requirements:

• Education: Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, Public Policy) or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 4-6 years of experience is required. Proven experience in strategic consulting, preferably within the digital transformation, AI or DPI space. Experience in developing contexts, multi-year programme management and donor coordination is a plus.