Consultant, Project Manager

We are looking for a smart, enthusiastic, self-driven and proficient professional in Ethiopia to join us in implementing some of our projects across East Africa.

Role:

• Managing end-to-end strategic advisory and business development projects for africon's clients across different practices, as well as effective client and stakeholder management.
• Collaborating with project teams in executing day to day project tasks and ensuring project objectives are met within timelines, agreed deliverables and optimum resource efficiency.
• Conducting management interviews with key decision makers in various industries to obtain high level perspectives, and to develop strategic links for clients.
• Coordinating successful business trips with africon's clients to selected countries in Africa.
• Developing relevant networks and managing stakeholder relationships at different levels such as with distribution partners, clients, private and government associations, etc. within the country.
• Driving strategic B2B marketing of the company in the country through proactive participation in industrial exhibitions, conferences, and events.

Profile:

• Bachelors or Masters degree preferably in business, sales and marketing or sciences.
• Minimum of 4 - 6 years work experience in any of these roles: project management, sales, business development, strategy consulting, market research.
• Strong networking skills and good understanding of developing or managing key contacts.
• Able to communicate complex ideas effectively verbally, in presentations and in writing. Fluent in English language. Other languages are a plus.
• Able to effectively engage with primary and secondary stakeholders including project teams, clients, management team etc.
• Strong work ethics and professional attitude.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expert knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint as well as impeccable presentation skills.

What we offer amongst others:

• Health insurance
• Remote work flexibility
• Home office or co-working allowance
• Annual vacation days and national holidays
• Paid parental and casual leave
• Continuous professional development stipend
• Bonuses

*Please note that this is a 6-month contract role.

*Please apply if you are available to start immediately.