Senior Manager Social Development

4 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa KPMG-SouthAfrica Full time
KPMG is a leading provider of professional services, which include Advisory, Tax and Audit. KPMG's International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) Africa is a business unit within KPMG with a centre of excellence located in Nairobi, Kenya. IDAS adopts a pan-African approach to development work, combining dedicated experienced sector experts with KPMG professionals. IDAS manages and coordinates programmes and projects throughout Africa to ensure consistency of delivery, results and impact. IDAS helps address challenges faced by the global development community, by working with public sector entities (national and local governments), bilateral and multilateral development agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), philanthropic foundations, the private sector and other entities on a variety of programmes.

IDAS in Africa focuses on a range of sectors including: agribusiness; climate change, renewable energy and environment; health and human services; youth and entrepreneurship; trade and investment; social development and inclusion; and inclusive and innovative finance.

Purpose of the Position

We are currently looking for a Senior Manager to support us in business development and delivery of assignments to promote social development - Gender, Equity and social inclusion under our Social Development and Inclusion pillar/sector across Africa. The sector/pillar uses technical expertise to mainstream multidisciplinary themes such as gender, youth, and disability in the design and delivery of our programs. We measure impact and enable societies to grow in a more equitable way by reducing vulnerabilities and allowing economies to prosper. Our practice in Gender, Equality, and Social Inclusion works to amplify the Sustainable Development Goals and address social inequity.

Based in Johannesburg, South Africa the successful candidate will work closely with the Associate Director/Pillar Head responsible for Gender, Equality, and Social Inclusion to identify, shape, pursue and deliver business opportunities across Africa. He/she will combine business development with delivery and management of engagements.

The role will require travel across Africa.

Key roles and responsibilities

§ Business development - A lead role is business development strategy design and implementation. Generating new business, building and cultivating strong business relationships, and exhibiting technical and operational leadership to deliver quality, client- centric solutions to promote Gender,Equality, and Social Inclusion in targeted countries in Africa.

§ Client/project management - Lead/manage multiple projects or programs through the direction of a team of professionals and with the contribution of cross- divisional specialists. This includes support on negotiations, contractual arrangements, and delivery of engagements.

Develop a portfolio of projects (cutting across Africa) by building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior stakeholders of potential funding agencies.

§ Maintain awareness of target Donors social development programmes and tailoring specific solutions to address the social development needs identified.

§ Risk management - Ensure full compliance with KPMG's quality, risk and management requirements

§ Any other tasks that will be assigned to you.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

§ At least 10 years' working experience in the international development sector or working with social development institutions, preferably in Africa;

§ Proven experience of managing projects and teams in a development or professional services firm;

§ At least 6 years of experience/knowledge working in the field of Gender, equity and social inclusion;

§ Demonstrated ability to generate business and deliver work regarding climate adaptation and resilience;

§ Track record of success in writing proposals and winning engagements;

§ A relevant academic qualification: a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Social sciences, gender, social development, Human rights, etc. A post graduate qualification in Social Development, Gender, Human rights or a related field would be essential.

§ Established relationships and networks with Multilateral development organisations such as the World Bank, FCDO, USAID, etc.

§ Well-developed presentation, proposal and report writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal attributes:

§ Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills

§ IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office

§ An eye for detail

§ Team player with leadership capability

§ Excellent coordination and planning skills

We offer:

§ An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge development programmes across Africa;

§ Continuous learning and development;

§ Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams;

§ Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative;

§ Competitive remuneration package.

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