Senior Manager Economic Growth and Trade Promotion

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa KPMG-SouthAfrica Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead our Economic Growth and Trade Promotion service line across Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for business development, client management, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement business development strategies to promote economic growth and trade in targeted countries in Africa.
  • Lead and manage multiple projects or programs, directing a team of professionals and collaborating with cross-divisional specialists.
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with senior stakeholders in targeted countries' trade promotion agencies, coordinating with potential funding agencies and investors.
  • Maintain awareness of target countries' economic growth and trade promotion needs, assisting countries in Africa to take advantage of AfCFTA initiatives and the WTO.
  • Develop concepts targeting specific governments or development institutions to provide catalytic funding for trade promotion initiatives in target countries.
  • Ensure full compliance with KPMG's quality, risk, and management requirements.
Requirements
  • At least 15 years' working experience in the international development sector or working with development finance institutions, preferably in Africa.
  • Proven experience of managing projects and teams in a development or professional services firm.
  • At least 10 years of experience/knowledge working with multilateral development institutions as a subject matter expert - trade promotion/economic growth.
  • Demonstrated ability to generate business and deliver work regarding economic growth and specifically trade promotion.
  • Track record of success in writing proposals and winning engagements.
  • A relevant academic qualification: a Bachelor's degree in Economics, finance, engineering, etc. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field would be essential.
  • Established relationships and networks with multilateral development organisations such as the World Bank, IFC, FCDO, USAID, AfCFTA, WTO, etc.
  • Well-developed presentation, proposal, and report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer
  • An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting-edge development programs across Africa.
  • Continuous learning and development.
  • Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
  • Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.


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