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  • Senior Knowledge Analyst- Social Impact- Climate & Sustainability

    Senior Knowledge Analyst- Social Impact- Climate & Sustainability

    As a Senior Knowledge Analyst (SKA) in a Client Focused role within BCG’s Social Impact Practice Area, you will work in a growing global team, delivering value to clients via individual expertise and/or institutionalized knowledge assets (products, tools, data, workshops, frameworks, surveys, domain-specific data and related expertise, etc.). You will contribute on cases and proposals by contributing relevant analysis and insights and help case teams create strong impact for the client. While contributing to client cases, workshops and proposals, occasional travel to serve clients onsite during staffing assignments is expected to understand client requirements, and design / develop solutions.
    You will support commercialization efforts for the topic/sector working, in conjunction with business leaders, through contributing analysis and insights to proposals, client workshops and marketing materials. Additionally, as a Senior Knowledge Analyst, you will contribute to developing intellectual property & assets for the business and assist in onboarding and training junior colleagues based on your topic/sector expertise.
    The Social Impact practice is one of BCG’s fastest growing practices. Our Development Impact work collaborates with donors, foundations, NGOs, Governments and the private sector to create sustainable impact for society, nations and businesses, delivering 450+ projects annually. We do this by drawing upon our deep thematic expertise in sectors such as economic development, climate, health and education; our global capacity of 21,000 staff, including leaders in their field; our in-market knowledge and presence across Africa and Asia, drawing upon our 90 offices worldwide; and our proprietary tools and approaches, with world-leading analytics, digital, change management and capacity building capabilities.

    YOU’RE GOOD AT

    Writing for a range of different audiences to produce high quality and concise materials including internal content, climate and sustainability sector insights, marketing and selling materials, proposals and reports for development sector clients;
    Working both collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic of local and remote teams around the world, and of working independently to develop content that can contribute to wider business priorities;
    Applying deep topic/sector expertise in development, climate and sustainability when building and deploying a product/ tool/ data, and adept at taking different internal stakeholder, partner organization and client needs/contexts into account;
    Analysis and problem solving, with a high capacity for conceptual and strategic/end-to-end thinking;
    Operating comfortably in a client-facing role, managing demanding internal and external clients in a positive, service-oriented way, building strong relationships and demonstrating adaptability to bring value to teams at all stages of business development and case work
    Managing and communicating with senior internal stakeholders as well as partner organizations and clients, to present and engage audiences effectively;
    Telling a structured, clear and visually engaging story and creating impactful intellectual property that will build on our knowledge base;
    Solving complex client problems through relevant analytical approaches and customized solutions in your area of expertise
    Prioritizing workload including through transparent discussion with senior stakeholders, operating with autonomy to execute on the planned priorities;
    Working flexibly, in an ever changing and complex environment, bringing a curious and creative mindset, demonstrating an openness and drive for purposing new and innovative ideas, and being comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment.

    YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

    Bachelor degree required, advanced degree preferred, with demonstrated high academic achievement in one of economics, political science, environment and sustainability, or related areas;
    2+ years of consulting experience in donor-funded climate and sustainability sector consulting and business development; candidates with consulting experience strongly preferred;
    In lieu of consulting experience, 2+ years minimum industry experience required; 3-6+ years of industry experience preferred;
    Strong project management and implementation experience with donor and foundation clients including FCDO, USAID, BMGF
    Technical expertise in climate, environment and sustainability, preferably with experience working within government policy or program development and delivery;
    Excellent written and verbal communication (English at proficiency level required);
    Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholder while working in a global collaborative team environment;
    Strong business acumen and problem-solving capabilities.

    YOU’LL WORK WITH

    Clients, Partner Organizations and BCG Project Leaders, Associates and Consultants on cases;
    Client teams and Development Impact and BCG Partners on tenders and business development;
    The Knowledge Team, the Social Impact Practice and the Climate and Sustainability Practice teams on developing content and IP tools and assets;
    Colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to their internal and external clients;

    Apply via :

    careers.bcg.com

  • Marketing Communications Senior Coordinator

    Marketing Communications Senior Coordinator

    External & Client Marketing
    Strategy & analysis

    Curate a marketing strategy in collaboration with key stakeholders, identifying priority content aligned with local expertise
    Develop an appropriate go to market strategy to bolster BCG as a market leader in East Africa
    Conduct regular analysis of marketing metrics to assess performance and ROI, adjusting strategies as needed
    Prioritize content topics, conceptual planning and press activities aligned with local market sentiment and interest
    Conduct market Research & Analysis: staying abreast of industry trends, competitor activities and market dynamics

    Events

    Curate exclusive and themed BCG client events, executing at the highest level
    Identify strategically aligned events for BCG to attend and/or sponsor locally and across Africa

    Media, branding & collateral

    Build a best-in-class suite of marketing & communication materials and outreach programmes for BCG’s clients to strengthen client relations
    Drive and manage BCG’s social media channels as well as those of key leadership
    Ensure brand management with coherent content in adherence to brand guidelines
    Develop, organize and maintain marketing collateral assets, including photograph libraries, video content and branded merchandise

    Operations

    Support the Head of Africa for marketing and communications on Africa projects and operational structure builds and systems
    Collaborate across Africa system on planning, Africa and global events, amplifying content and performance measurement
    Track and plan against set budget, forecast future budget requirements
    Manage supplier contracts and marketing related vendor relationships
    Develop and maintain the client contact database in CRM and improve usage by the leadership group and their executive assistants
    Work with the Alumni partner to develop and implement an integrated engagement programme for local alumni networks and the Africa system
    Collaborate closely with Recruiting and Finance teams

    YOU’RE GOOD AT

    Understanding complex content and business priorities and developing content plans
    Organising, structuring and planning the year ahead
    Analysing performance data and sharing relevant metrics to improve performance
    Executing events independently and identifying strategic opportunities for visibility and presence
    Managing multiple projects in parallel in a fast-paced environment
    Understanding what content appeals to employees and clients and what channels are best used to communicate these messages
    Communicating, moderating, and networking
    Influencing, and relationship building skills, especially of senior stakeholders
    Written and oral presentations with strong attention to detail

    You Will Bring (qualifications, Experience & Skills)

    A marketing qualification / relevant undergraduate degree
    4 to 6 years of marketing and communications experience – preferably in consulting firms or a leading corporate
    A high level of proficiency in English – both written and oral
    Project management, complex problem structuring and solving experience
    Sharp analytical skills, leadership and complex program management skills

    Apply via :

    careers.bcg.com

  • Senior Knowledge Analyst- Donor Funded Projects

    Senior Knowledge Analyst- Donor Funded Projects

    As a Senior Knowledge Analyst (SKA) within BCG’s Social Impact Practice Area, you will help win, deliver and execute on highly impactful donor and philanthropic-funded international development projects in low and middle-income countries. You will collaborate and partner in a growing global team, providing industry expertise and insights for the development sector with a specific focus on supporting BCG to win and execute programs for large bilateral donors, multilateral donors and foundations. You will serve as a thought partner by developing content that can be leveraged for BCG tenders and programs and contributing to the management of tender processes and programs for BCG.

    You will work across sector positioning, business development, knowledge management and project delivery. You will play an active role in shaping the intellectual property, market perspectives and commercial strategy of BCG’s Development Impact offer. You will be predominantly staffed on business development both developing a knowledge base to strengthen BCG’s offer in the sector and working directly on high priority tenders. You will also be engaged as a subject matter specialist or in a deep engagement model on Development Impact Sector projects. Key responsibilities will include:

    Maintaining and growing a knowledge library of BCG capabilities, tools and experience across key topics in the Development Impact sector to be leveraged to apply to relevant BCG tenders and programs. This will include 1) asset development of key tools and materials to help BCG win work such as topic credentials and team capability statements, and 2) Productizing and creating IP contributions, e.g. Converting insights and experiences from project into the specific knowledge asset or adapting existing BCG materials to meet the needs of development sector stakeholders;
    Managing and contributing to bids in the development sector with clients such as USAID, FCDO, World Bank, BMGF. This will include liaising closely with BCG central client teams to bring relevant BCG capabilities and experience to support on bid processes including pre-positioning, partner engagement, research, RFI and tender responses;
    Managing and contributing to program execution in the development sector. This will include providing industry insights and experience to build strong client relationships, ensure high quality reporting to clients and supporting adherence to best development sector practices on programs.
    Delivering original analysis and customized insights for sector positioning, business development and client projects by leveraging specific experience or knowledge assets (products, tools, data, workshops, frameworks, surveys, domain-specific data and related expertise, etc.);
    Supporting BCG teams and clients to achieve development impact and commercial objectives through contributing research and analysis as outlined by leadership teams. This will include both independent working and work under the guidance of a Project Leader who frames the interventions within the broader project context;

    The Social Impact practice is one of BCG’s fastest growing practices. Our Development Impact work collaborates with donors, foundations, NGOs, Governments and the private sector to create sustainable impact for society, nations and businesses, delivering 450+ projects annually. We do this by drawing upon our deep thematic expertise in sectors such as economic development, climate, health and education; our global capacity of 21,000 staff, including leaders in their field; our in-market knowledge and presence across Africa and Asia, drawing upon our 90 offices worldwide; and our proprietary tools and approaches, with world-leading analytics, digital, change management and capacity building capabilities.

    YOU’RE GOOD AT

    Organizing and processing documents and data into logical systems to ensure data is accessible and can be quickly leveraged for use in business development and cases;
    Applying deep expertise in the development sector and understanding of the requirements of development sector clients to understand client processes and respond / support internal stakeholders to respond to client needs;
    Writing for a range of different audiences to produce high quality and concise materials including internal content, development sector insights, marketing and selling materials, proposals and reports for development sector clients;
    Working both collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic of local and remote teams around the world, and of working independently to develop content that can contribute to wider business priorities;
    Operating comfortably in a knowledge management role, managing demanding internal and external clients varying demands in a positive, service-oriented way, building strong relationships and demonstrating adaptability to bring value to teams at all stages of business development and case work;
    Telling a structured, clear and visually engaging story and creating impactful intellectual property that will build on our knowledge base with a strong understanding of the needs of development sector clients and how to tailor stories to meet the needs of different audiences;
    Prioritizing workload including through transparent discussion with senior stakeholders, operating with autonomy to execute on the planned priorities and demonstrating adaptability to meet tight deadlines;
    Working flexibly, in an ever-changing and complex environment, bringing a curious and creative mindset, demonstrating an openness and drive for purposing new and innovative ideas, and being comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment

    YOU BRING (Experience & Qualifications)

    Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred, with demonstrated high academic achievement in one of economics, political science, business, international relations or related areas;
    2+ years of consulting experience in donor-funded consulting and business development; candidates with consulting experience preferred;
    In lieu of consulting experience, 3-4+ years minimum industry experience required; 4-6+ years of industry experience preferred;
    Strong business development and project management experience on FCDO, USAID, BMGF, World Bank or other leading donors and foundations;
    Technical expertise in organizational design and operating model, talent and skills development and supporting cultural transformation and change management preferably with experience working within government policy or program development and delivery;
    Excellent written and verbal communication (English at proficiency level required);
    Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholder while working in a global collaborative team environment;
    Strong business acumen and problem-solving capabilities.

    Apply via :

    careers.bcg.com

  • Senior Knowledge Analyst (CF)- Development Impact- People Strategy & Organizational Transformation

    Senior Knowledge Analyst (CF)- Development Impact- People Strategy & Organizational Transformation

    WHAT YOU’LL DO

    As a Senior Knowledge Analyst (SKA) within BCG’s Social Impact Practice Area, you will help win, deliver and execute on highly impactful donor and philanthropic-funded international development projects in low and middle-income countries focused on people strategy and organizational transformation. You will collaborate and partner in a growing global team, providing industry expertise and insights for the development sector with a specific focus on working on organizational design and operating model, talent and skills development and supporting cultural transformation and change management to shape development sector organisations approach to delivery.
    You will serve as a thought partner by developing content, supporting business development, building sector expertise and helping project teams ramp up by sharing sector-specific knowledge, and structure complex project research needs.

    You will work across sector positioning, business development, knowledge management and project delivery. You will play an active role in shaping the intellectual property, market perspectives and commercial strategy of the Funding for Development Impact agenda. You will be predominantly staffed on client projects as a subject matter specialist or in a deep engagement model as a member of the project team, utilizing unique knowledge assets and providing thought partnership on your development topic area. Key responsibilities will include:

    Delivering original analysis and customized insights for sector positioning, business development and client projects by leveraging specific experience or knowledge assets (products, tools, data, workshops, frameworks, surveys, domain-specific data and related expertise, etc.);
    Supporting BCG teams and clients to achieve development impact and commercial objectives through contributing research and analysis as outlined by leadership teams. This will include both independent working and work under the guidance of a Project Leader who frames the interventions within the broader project context;
    Liaising closely with the BCG central client teams to support on bid processes including pre-positioning, partner engagement, research, RFI and tender responses;
    Asset development: helping develop the assets and tools which will help BCG win work in your development topic area. This includes building BCG resources such as topic credentials and team capability statements.
    Supporting on market positioning including building relationships with clients and partners, developing and disseminating marketing documents to place BCG in the market;
    Productizing and creating IP contributions, e.g. bringing back insights and experiences from project into the specific knowledge asset or adapting existing BCG materials to meet the needs of development sector stakeholders;
    The Social Impact practice is one of BCG’s fastest growing practices. Our Development Impact work collaborates with donors, foundations, NGOs, Governments and the private sector to create sustainable impact for society, nations and businesses, delivering 450+ projects annually. We do this by drawing upon our deep thematic expertise in sectors such as economic development, climate, health and education; our global capacity of 21,000 staff, including leaders in their field; our in-market knowledge and presence across Africa and Asia, drawing upon our 90 offices worldwide; and our proprietary tools and approaches, with world-leading analytics, digital, change management and capacity building capabilities.

    YOU’RE GOOD AT

    Writing for a range of different audiences to produce high quality and concise materials including internal content, marketing and selling materials, proposals and reports for development sector clients;
    Working both collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic of local and remote teams around the world, and of working independently to develop content that can contribute to wider business priorities;
    Applying deep topic/sector expertise in development, people and organizational design when building and deploying a product/ tool/ data, and adept at taking different internal stakeholder, partner organization and client needs/contexts into account;
    Analysis and problem solving, with a high capacity for conceptual and strategic/end-to-end thinking;
    Operating comfortably in a client-facing role, managing demanding internal and external clients in a positive, service-oriented way, building strong relationships and demonstrating adaptability to bring value to teams at all stages of business development and case work
    Managing and communicating with senior internal stakeholders as well as partner organizations and clients, to present and engage audiences effectively;
    Telling a structured, clear and visually engaging story and creating impactful intellectual property that will build on our knowledge base;
    Solving complex client problems through relevant analytical approaches and customized solutions in your area of expertise
    Prioritizing workload including through transparent discussion with senior stakeholders, operating with autonomy to execute on the planned priorities;
    Working flexibly, in an ever changing and complex environment, bringing a curious and creative mindset, demonstrating an openness and drive for purposing new and innovative ideas, and being comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment.

    YOU BRING (Experience & Qualifications)

    Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred, with demonstrated high academic achievement in one of economics, political science, business, HR, or related areas;
    1-2+ years of consulting experience in donor-funded consulting; candidates with consulting experience strongly preferred;
    In lieu of consulting experience, 2+ years minimum industry experience required; 2-6+ years of industry experience preferred;
    Project management and implementation experience on FCDO, USAID, BMGF or other leading donors and foundations;
    Technical expertise in organizational design and operating model, talent and skills development and supporting cultural transformation and change management preferably with experience working within government policy or program development and delivery;
    Excellent written and verbal communication (English at proficiency level required);
    Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders while working in a global collaborative team environment;
    Strong business acumen and problem-solving capabilities.

    YOU’LL WORK WITH
    As a Client Focus KT, you will work face to face with:

    Clients, Partner Organizations and BCG Project Leaders, Associates and Consultants on cases;
    Client teams, Development Impact team and BCG Partners on tenders and business development;
    The Knowledge Team, the Social Impact Practice and People and Organizations Practice teams on developing content and IP tools and assets;
    Colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to their internal and external clients;

    Apply via :

    sjobs.brassring.com

  • Consulting – Full-time

    Consulting – Full-time

    What You’ll Do

    As a member of our consulting team, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s top minds on cases that reshape business, government, and society. You’ll collaborate on challenging projects with team members from many backgrounds and disciplines, increasing your understanding of complex business problems from diverse perspectives and developing new skills and experience to help you at every stage of your career—at BCG and beyond.
    Consulting work is varied and rigorous, much of it performed at our client sites. Projects can vary in length, size, and location, depending on the client’s challenge. Because our clients operate all over the world, you may travel internationally. 
    If you are joining us directly from school or with a few years of experience, expect to spend time working across a wide range of clients and projects from helping to devise the integration strategy for a pharmaceutical merger to developing sustainable farming practices in emerging countries.  
    For more experienced professionals, or as your career advances, you’ll begin to specialize in one or more practice areas, perhaps as part of our expert consulting track for those with deep knowledge and skills in a particular discipline or industry.  Every step of the way you will be guided by BCG mentors and world-class learning programs designed to meet your individual needs.

    Apply via :

    careers.bcg.com

  • Senior Knowledge Analyst Knowledge Expert – Aid and Trade

    Senior Knowledge Analyst Knowledge Expert – Aid and Trade

    WHAT YOU’LL DO
    As a Senior Knowledge Analyst (SKA) within BCG’s Public Sector Practice Area, you will help deliver and execute on highly impactful donor-funded international development projects in low and middle-income countries. You will collaborate and partner in a growing global team, providing industry expertise and insights for specific development topics, including economic development, healthcare, education as well as climate. You will serve as a thought partner by helping project teams ramp up with sector specific knowledge, and structure complex project research needs.
    You will be primarily staffed on client projects in a deep engagement model as a member of the project team, utilizing unique knowledge assets and providing thought partnership on your development topic area, including

    Delivering original analysis and customized insights in client projects by leveraging specific experience or knowledge assets (products, tools, data, workshops, frameworks, surveys, domain-specific data and related expertise, etc.)
    Supporting Clients achieve project objectives under the guidance of a Project Leader who frames the interventions within the broader project context

    You will use time between cases for:

    Productizing and creating IP contributions, e.g. bringing back insights and experiences from project into the specific knowledge asset
    Education: providing insights to consulting and knowledge teams to nurture the expertise and knowledge within BCG
    Asset development: helping develop the assets which will help BCG win work in your development topic area (e.g. project references, expressions of interest, proposals etc)

    BCG’s Public Sector practice is one of BCG’s fastest growing practices. Our Development Impact work collaborates with donors, foundations, NGOs, Governments and the private sector to create sustainable impact for society, nations and businesses, delivering 450+ projects annually. We do this by drawing upon our deep thematic expertise in sectors such as economic development, climate, health and education; our global capacity of 21,000 staff, including leaders in their field; our in-market knowledge and presence across Africa and Asia, drawing upon our 90 offices worldwide; and our proprietary tools and approaches, with world-leading analytics, digital, change management and capacity building capabilities.    
    YOU’RE GOOD AT

    Operating comfortably in a client-facing role, managing demanding internal and external clients in a positive, service-oriented way, building strong relationships and demonstrating adaptability to bring value to teams at all stages of business development and case work
    Working collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic of local and remote teams around the world
    Applying deep topic/sector expertise when building and deploying a product/ tool/ data, taking different client contexts into account
    Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a high capacity for conceptual and strategic/end-to-end thinking
    Managing and communicating with senior internal stakeholders as well as external clients, demonstrating the ability to present and engage your audience effectively
    Telling a structured, clear and visually engaging story and creating impactful intellectual property that will build on our knowledge base
    Prioritizing workload including through transparent discussion with senior stakeholders, operating with autonomy to execute on the planned priorities
    Working flexibly, in an ever changing and complex environment, bringing a curious and creative mindset, demonstrating an openness and drive for purposing new and innovative ideas, and being comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment

    YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

    Bachelor degree required, advanced degree preferred, with demonstrated high academic achievement in one of economics, health, political science, environment and sustainability, or related areas
    1-2+ years of consulting experience in donor-funded public sector consulting and busienss development; candidates with consulting experience strongly preferred
    In lieu of consulting experience, 2+ years minimum industry experience required; 3-6+ years of industry experience strongly preferred
    Strong project management and implementation experience on FCDO, USAID and / or donor funded projects in developing countries
    Technical expertise in at least one of the relevant areas (economic development, healthcare, education, climate etc.), preferably with experience working within government policy and program development or delivery
    Excellent written and verbal communication (English at proficiency level required)
    Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholder while working in a global collaborative team environment
    Strong business acumen and problem-solving capabilities​​​​​​​

    YOU’LL WORK WITH
    As a Client Focus KT, you will work face to face with clients and with BCG Project Leaders, Associates and Consultants. In the period between cases, you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up a diverse pool of knowledge positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative knowledge career.

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  • Marketing and Recruiting Associate

    Marketing and Recruiting Associate

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    Marketing
    The marketing and communications team is dedicated to reinforcing BCG’s image as a premium strategic and general management consulting firm and supporting BCG’s objective “Shaping the Future. Together.” BCG drives superior, sustainable value for the world’s ambitious firms and services clients globally covering the full CEO agenda. BCG delivers strategic insight, transformative change and enablement… collaboratively. The marketing team plays an essential role in communicating our latest thinking so that prospective clients, employees, and opinion leaders can comprehend and consider our transformative solutions. The marketing team strengthens the BCG brand, advances the firm’s commercial agenda, and partners with management to engage with our key audiences—all by crafting and managing our premier online resources, publications, public relations, alumni outreach, and social media.
    The Marketing and Recruiting associate will be responsible for shaping the marketing and communications strategy for the Nairobi office under the direction of the local Partner Leadership and inputs from the global marketing team. Also he/she is in charge of executing the BCG Kenya’s Marketing and communications function in line with strategy set by the Head of Africa Marketing and Communications and Africa leadership. This role will also be responsible to manage key sub-areas such as PR, Events, Internal Communication, Client/Online Communication, Client/Contact database Dynamics and Alumni Relations.
    The individual in this role will support the continued growth of our Nairobi office by building an outstanding brand and is expected to contribute to the enhanced performance of the firm by acting as a thought partner for the local partner group on direction and performance of marketing activities.
    The ideal candidate for this role is able to build annual and quarterly plans based on overall strategic direction and input from various stakeholders (global & regional marketing, Africa partner team), translate these into action steps, and execute / coordinate execution along these plans in a highly independent way.

    Recruiting
    The Marketing and Recruiting Associate will also support and or drive recruiting activities and campaigns that the Nairobi office is engaged in both locally and internationally. He/She will be a core member of the team responsible for executing recruiting strategy and providing full administrative support.
    JOB REQUIREMENTS:

    Bachelor’s or Honours degree from a recognized top‐tier university
    Ideally 2 – 5 years’ work experience, ideally in a marketing/recruiting position in a professional services environment, university or business school, consulting and/or journalism responsibilities or relevant professional experience at a PR agency or Recruitment Firm, in a corporate communications or membership organisation environment.
    Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
    Proficiency in Microsoft (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
    Fluency in English and Kiswahili
    Experience in managing CRM desired
    Ability and flexibility to work outside ‘normal working hours’ during peak recruiting periods.
    Self-initiative, can-do mentality, proactive, combined with high quality standards
    Team skills and competent and professional dealings with external contacts (media representatives, journalists, etc.) and BCG co-workers
    Strong presence and experience in presenting to and interacting with senior audiences (CXO level)
    Must be able to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and be willing to take initiative.
    Ability to display high level of maturity and professionalism at all times, in internal settings and external events.
    Excellent relationship management skills at all levels: from university students to senior stakeholders such as head of Faculties and senior BCG staff.
    Ability to relate to and form a strong relationship with university students who will be potential candidates.
    Perform effectively under pressure and handle difficult situations with poise, judgment, and tact.
    A high energy level and willingness to take on tough assignments is essential for success in this role
    Team player with the ability to adapt in a changing environment.
    Applicants must have the right to work in Kenya.

    APPLICATION:
    Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements in September 2021. If selected, a start date will be negotiated. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.

    To apply, please send through

    Apply via :

    Nairobi.Recruiting@bcg.com

  • Senior Knowledge Analyst – Aid and Trade

    Senior Knowledge Analyst – Aid and Trade

    WHAT YOU’LL DO
    As a Senior Knowledge Analyst (SKA) within BCG’s Public Sector Practice Area, you will help deliver and execute on highly impactful donor-funded international development projects in low and middle-income countries. You will collaborate and partner in a growing global team, providing industry expertise and insights for specific development topics, including economic development, healthcare, education as well as climate. You will serve as a thought partner by helping project teams ramp up with sector specific knowledge, and structure complex project research needs.
    You will be primarily staffed on client projects in a deep engagement model as a member of the project team, utilizing unique knowledge assets and providing thought partnership on your development topic area, including

    Delivering original analysis and customized insights in client projects by leveraging specific experience or knowledge assets (products, tools, data, workshops, frameworks, surveys, domain-specific data and related expertise, etc.)
    Supporting Clients achieve project objectives under the guidance of a Project Leader who frames the interventions within the broader project context

    You will use time between cases for:

    Productizing and creating IP contributions, e.g. bringing back insights and experiences from project into the specific knowledge asset
    Education: providing insights to consulting and knowledge teams to nurture the expertise and knowledge within BCG
    Asset development: helping develop the assets which will help BCG win work in your development topic area (e.g. project references, expressions of interest, proposals etc)

    BCG’s Public Sector practice is one of BCG’s fastest growing practices. Our Development Impact work collaborates with donors, foundations, NGOs, Governments and the private sector to create sustainable impact for society, nations and businesses, delivering 450+ projects annually. We do this by drawing upon our deep thematic expertise in sectors such as economic development, climate, health and education; our global capacity of 21,000 staff, including leaders in their field; our in-market knowledge and presence across Africa and Asia, drawing upon our 90 offices worldwide; and our proprietary tools and approaches, with world-leading analytics, digital, change management and capacity building capabilities.   
    YOU’RE GOOD AT

    Operating comfortably in a client-facing role, managing demanding internal and external clients in a positive, service-oriented way, building strong relationships and demonstrating adaptability to bring value to teams at all stages of business development and case work
    Working collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic of local and remote teams around the world
    Applying deep topic/sector expertise when building and deploying a product/ tool/ data, taking different client contexts into account
    Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a high capacity for conceptual and strategic/end-to-end thinking
    Managing and communicating with senior internal stakeholders as well as external clients, demonstrating the ability to present and engage your audience effectively
    Telling a structured, clear and visually engaging story and creating impactful intellectual property that will build on our knowledge base
    Prioritizing workload including through transparent discussion with senior stakeholders, operating with autonomy to execute on the planned priorities
    Working flexibly, in an ever changing and complex environment, bringing a curious and creative mindset, demonstrating an openness and drive for purposing new and innovative ideas, and being comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment

    YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

    Bachelor degree required, advanced degree preferred, with demonstrated high academic achievement in one of economics, health, political science, environment and sustainability, or related areas
    4+ years of industry experience preferred, and/or 3+ years of donor-funded public sector consulting and business development experience
    Strong project management and implementation experience on FCDO, USAID and / or donor funded projects in developing countries
    Technical expertise in at least one of the relevant areas (economic development, healthcare, education, climate etc.), preferably with experience working within government policy and program development or delivery
    Excellent written and verbal communication (English at proficiency level required)
    Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholder while working in a global collaborative team environment
    Strong business acumen and problem-solving capabilities

    YOU’LL WORK WITH
    As a Senior Knowledge Analyst you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of knowledge positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative knowledge careers.

    Apply via :

    sjobs.brassring.com

  • Knowledge Expert – Aid and Trade

    Knowledge Expert – Aid and Trade

    WHAT YOU’LL DO
    As a Knowledge Expert (KE) within BCG’s Public Sector Practice Area, you will help win, deliver and execute on highly impactful donor-funded international development projects in emerging markets. As a KE, you will provide management oversight for the Knowledge Team hub and play an active role in shaping the intellectual property, market perspectives and commercial strategy of the Funding for Development Impact agenda.
    You will provide technical support to bids and implementation, project delivery and oversight as well as business development support. This will include managing the donor-funded project pipeline for your region, liaising closely with the relevant BCG central client teams (e.g. for FCDO and USAID), and supporting BCG offices with donor and partner relationship management in the region. You may also be deployed as a Project Director / Manager or technical expert in a deep engagement model on the delivery of projects.. You will serve as a thought partner by helping project teams ramp up with sector specific knowledge, and structure complex project research needs.
    BCG’s Public Sector practice is one of BCG’s fastest growing practices. Our Development Impact work collaborates with donors, foundations, NGOs, Governments and the private sector to create sustainable impact for society, nations and businesses, delivering 450+ projects annually. We do this by drawing upon our deep thematic expertise in sectors such as economic development, climate, health and education; our global capacity of 21,000 staff, including leaders in their field; our in-market knowledge and presence across Africa and Asia, drawing upon our 90 offices worldwide; and our proprietary tools and approaches, with world-leading analytics, digital, change management and capacity building capabilities.
    YOU’RE GOOD AT

    You are highly collaborative and enjoy working on teams; you can also be a self-starter and work effectively in a large, global organization with remote team members.
    You have a strong work ethic and customer service mentality.
    You enjoy using your expertise and experience to problem solve.
    You can handle ambiguity and thrive in a fast-moving and changing environment.
    You are passionate about making an impact in the markets in which we work in and you are eager to partner with others on researching and developing thought leadership and insightful IP.
    You are a strong communicator, both written and in-person; you are at ease presenting to senior officials and leaders in government.
    You have solid business acumen and a commercial mindset.

    YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

    Bachelor degree required, advanced degree preferred, with demonstrated high academic achievement in one of economics, health, political science, environment and sustainability, or related areas
    10+ years of international development experience preferred, and/or 6+ years of donor funded public sector consulting and business development experience
    Deep FCDO / USAID industry knowledge, including in target market (likely Kenya and region)
    Strong donor and international development stakeholder relationships and networks, particularly in target market
    Project Director / Manager experience on FCDO, USAID and / or donor funded projects in developing countries
    Technical expertise in relevant areas (economic development, healthcare, education, climate etc.), with experience working on donor funded projects in developing countries
    Excellent written and verbal communication (English at proficiency level required)
    Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholder while working in a global collaborative team environment

    YOU’LL WORK WITH
    You will collaborate with a team of consultants, experts and senior advisors working with our clients on projects in emerging markets. You will also maintain a close working relationship with our relevant sector leaders, supporting them on IP and thought leadership development, as well as our Senior Manager, International Development.
    You will formally be a part of our Global Knowledge Team and report to the Public Sector’s Knowledge Business Director.

    Apply via :

    sjobs.brassring.com