Project Manager (French speaking)

About Acasus

• Acasus helps governments help people.
• We are a consultancy delivering transformational reforms in health and education.
• Having built a reputation in dynamic, and often challenging, countries and contexts, we believe in making brave change.
• Acasus undertakes high-profile projects in an expanding group of countries, including Pakistan, Chad, the DRC, Mozambique, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Nigeria.
• From increasing vaccine delivery, to providing greater education access for children, our consultants are helping millions of people access better services around the world.
• Join us if you want the opportunity to do the same.
• How will you make an impact?
• As a Project Manager, you will be the driving force for your team of Associates and Senior Associates.
• You will also work closely with international partners and senior government leaders to produce maximum impact for citizens.
• Tasks and responsibilities:
• Plan and develop strategies to improve the lives of citizens.
• Set the overall direction, pace and priorities for your team.
• Coach and support senior stakeholders and team members with problem-solving and effective implementation.
• Lead team problem-solving, effectively leveraging the perspectives of multiple people to solve problems.
• Lead your team with designing and implementing new systems.
• Develop existing systems to improve outcomes for citizens.
• Lead your team in identifying and understanding issues.
• Break down problems and identify root causes.
• Use data and other information for analysis and decision-making purposes.
• Structure and coordinate document creation.
• Give recommendations constructing multiple scenarios for government officials and partners, advising where necessary.
• Develop excellent relationships with senior government officials and international partners.
• Establish routines, delegate, and intervene appropriately.
• Plan and run large meetings with senior stakeholders, including during exceptional circumstances.
• Assess international evidence and learn lessons about pragmatic solutions.
• Conduct interviews for Associate and Senior Associate candidates to join the team.
• Support the effective onboarding of new team members.
• We're looking for:
• 5+ years of experience in management or strategy consulting.
• International experience in management consulting.
• Previous experience in the public sector is an advantage.
• A track record of leading a team of consultants with strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent English and
• fluent French required
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• Superb communication skills, including the ability to maintain and develop relationships with new and existing partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the mastery of a range of advanced techniques, such as flipping problems and premortem.
• Conviction in your decision making.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• A strong drive and motivation to help governments help people.
• A keen interest in social issues and public sector development.
• Openness to travel (approximately 80% of your time will be in the project country, while 20% will be at Acasus' global hub in Dubai/base location).
• Our team is diverse in nationality, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, class, age, education and sexuality.
• We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
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