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Team Leader- Local Fund Agent for the Global Fund

Profile
The successful candidate must have the following profile:

• Master degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public Health, Social Sciences or related field.
• Extensive experience in the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of public health programmesespecially in HIV/AIDS, TB and/or Malaria.
• At least 10 years’ experience working with donors and international development agencies including in Africa.
• Experience with the Global Fund and other major development programs in different countries is an added advantage.
• Experience in managing complex multiple projects effectively and efficiently to meet timelines and in achieving program success.
• Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and tact to effectively communicate with senior-level officials, multiple stakeholders, and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• In addition, the successful candidate should be able to contribute to the KPMG IDAS strategy execution and support business development in our healthcare consulting practice.

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge development programmesacross Africa.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.

by 13 June 2023.

Senior Manager, Strategy Services

Responsibilities

• Team lead on consulting projects including supporting clients to design, develop and deliver innovative and pragmatic strategy solutions to address business challenges and foster growth.
• Manage multiple day to day roles that include project delivery, client relationship management, team building, and business development.
• Support and guide the planning, budgeting, quality management and resource management of consulting (client) and internal (within KPMG) projects.
• Stay abreast on current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business; and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided.
• Continuously review project’s performance against preset objectives and milestones to ensure quality control throughout its life cycle while identifying and addressing key challenges/lessons learnt.
• Ensure effective operation of projects by managing and facilitating flow of essential information and feedback among project stakeholders; regularly and effectively communicate project expectations and updates.
• Provide technical guidance on client assignments including preparation of reports and ensure projects are delivered according to client specification and within set timelines.
• Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with the engagement team members.
• Facilitate project contracting with associates and coordinate tasks undertaken by sub-consultants.
• Ensure quality and internal risk management guidelines are observed during setup, execution, and closeout of projects.
• Work with colleagues in East Africa on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.

Desired competencies

• Demonstrate project management, business, and commercial acumen, drive for execution, people management and development skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), particularly ability to articulate concepts and recommendations in written form – reports, analytical analysis etc.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the East Africa where the project dictates.
• Strong ability to manage large project consulting teams.
• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of practical solutions to complex strategic challenges.
• Demonstrated track record in relationship management and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from any reputable University and preferably in a business-related field.
• Master’s degree or professional in business or strategic management would be an added advantage.
• CPA, ACCA or CFA or any other relevant professional qualification.
• At least 9 years work experience within a busy environment in a reputable organization.
• Demonstrated experience in strategy development either as a consultant or internal strategy team.
• An in-depth understanding of management functions (i.e., people, systems, and operations etc.)

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