Job Details - MicroSave Consulting (MSC)

About us

MicroSave Consulting (MSC) is a boutique consulting firm that has, for 25 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. With over 300 staff of different nationalities and varied expertise, we are proud to be working in over 68 developing countries. We partner with participants in financial services, enterprise, agriculture and health ecosystems to achieve sustainable performance improvements and unlock enduring value. Our clients include governments, donors, private sector corporations, and local businesses. We can help you seize the digital opportunity, address the mass market, and future-proof your operations.

Job Description

We're hiring! If you're interested in seeing a transformation in government systems, and if you want to get involved, this is the perfect role for you. You will have the chance to engage and collaborate with various stakeholders to create solutions that promote meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion worldwide. Join us and contribute to a positive change. Apply now! Discover More!

Essential Skills:

Proficiency in ICT implementation within government systems, including involvement in substantial transformation projects with various governmental and international bodies.
Engagement in governmental operations within one or multiple states or at the central level.
Competence in specific functional domains such as:

Digital governance
Urban resilience
Public finance and expenditure
Urban livelihoods
Strategy, planning, and public policy design
Implementation of social welfare programs

Demonstrated capability in team management.
Effective management of relationships with governmental entities, international organizations, donor agencies, think tanks, and industry stakeholders.

Job Description:

The candidate will join the Government and Social Impact (GSI) team at MSC, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality work on assignments according to MSC's established approaches and frameworks. As a Senior Analyst, they will take charge of tasks or work streams across a range of assignments spanning public finance, digital governance, urban development, urban resilience, or WASH sectors. These projects cater to a diverse clientele, including governments, development agencies, and the private sector, and encompass solutions such as technical assistance, research, policy & advocacy, innovative/catalytic finance, and technological interventions. Alongside engaging in strategic assignments with various donors, the candidate will contribute to business development endeavours by identifying new opportunities, scoping assignments, and crafting proposals and concept notes in support of the team's objectives.

Detailed Responsibilities:

Business Development-

Cultivate connections with current and prospective clients.
Proactively nurture client relationships.
Create and present proposals to foster business growth, especially within the Practice Group.
Represent MSC at conferences and similar events.
Contribute as an author or co-author to thematic publications derived from field experiences, such as Focus notes or Briefing notes.
Participate actively in marketing efforts and engage in digital media discussions like blogs and forums.

Business Execution:

Lead or support in planning and executing medium to large technical assistance projects.
Conduct setup and debrief meetings for assignments under their responsibility.
Establish rapport with client organization contacts to ensure successful project execution.
Thoroughly plan and execute assignments with careful attention to detail.
Supervise and aid in the report writing and data analysis process.
Review delivered training courses, prepared research papers, developed curriculum, and provided technical assistance to clients.
Contribute to the enhancement of MSC’s tool kits and other publications.

Human Capital Development:

Conduct "Quality of Delivery"/Feedback assessments with team members post-assignment in accordance with quality control guidelines.
Aid in the development of fellow staff members by offering guidance and advice as needed.
Share knowledge with colleagues and foster mentoring opportunities.
Assume responsibility for personal development by acquiring skills and knowledge that contribute to organizational value.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

Postgraduate degree in Urban Management, Public Finance, Rural Management, Public Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environment, or a related field.
Consideration given to other pertinent professional qualifications aligned with the specified areas of specialisation.
Proficient in collaborating with public finance, public policy, and development consulting firms
Skilled in working within the realm of public finance, public policy, and development consulting
Familiarity with engagements in public finance, public policy, and development consulting firms.

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