Our purpose is to unlock value in Africa. We use our analytical capabilities to improve decision-making and, through better decisions, to unlock substantial value for our clients and society. While we are the largest economics-based consulting firm in Africa, we use a large number of techniques and approaches to achieve clarity for decision-makers.

Requirements

As the Engagement Manager, Innovative Finance, you will:

• Support the implementation, learning and knowledge management of the Pan-African gender lens investment fund.
• Manage interactions with diverse stakeholders, including business leaders, executives, high-level policymakers, implementing partners, communities and impact populations to develop and implement gender-responsive strategies, policies, and programmes.
• Supervise, nurture, train and mentor junior consultants.
• Contribute towards industry developments and communities of practice.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Strong academic background – Minimum of a Master’s Degree in an analytical field of study.
• A minimum of 8 years of work experience is required.
• Experience within the impact investing space is required, with relevant experience in gender-lens investing.
• Prior experience working with foundations, bilateral donors, multilateral agencies, DFIs, and impact investors is an advantage.
• Understand the challenges of access to capital, impact investments and SMEs in Africa and a strong commitment to transforming how finance and capital markets contribute towards economic inclusion and economic development.
• Experience in strategic management and coordination of learning, performance measurement, and knowledge mobilization.
• Managerial experience with diverse and multicultural teams, including in hybrid and fully virtual work environments.
• Intellectual curiosity, strong research, analytical and lateral thought processes, excellent attention to detail.
• An expert problem solver who is quick to adapt to changing realities, is client-oriented, works efficiently against client and deliverable deadlines, and is focused on quality and timeliness.
• Ability to balance work pressures and energise teams in a productive manner.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.
• Advanced digital literacy, including competence using Microsoft Suite and Google Suite applications. Excellent English communication and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels. Proficiency in other languages is an advantage