Job Description - Associate Director, Technical Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening
Job title : Associate Director, Technical Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening jobs in Abuja Job Location : Abuja Deadline : June 29, 2024 Quick Recommended Links
We are currently looking for an Associate Director to support us in business development and delivery for some key client accounts focusing on capacity building and institutional strengthening across West Africa. Based in Abuja, Nigeria, the successful candidate will lead our capacity building and institutional strengthening service line. He/she will combine business development with delivery and management of engagements.
This role will require working with the IDAS sector heads to identify the specific client needs regarding capacity building and institutional strengthening across West Africa.
IDAS in Africa focuses on a range of sectors including agribusiness; climate change, renewable energy and environment; health and human services; youth and entrepreneurship; trade and investment; social development and inclusion; and inclusive and innovative finance.
Responsibilities
Business Development – A lead role in business development strategy design and implementation. Generating new business, building and cultivating strong business relationships, and exhibiting technical and operational leadership to deliver quality, client- centric solutions.
Client/Project management – Lead/manage multiple projects or programs through the direction of a team of professionals and with the contribution of cross- divisional specialists. This includes support on negotiations, contractual arrangements, and delivery of engagements.
Develop a portfolio of clients by building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior stakeholders of existing or new clients. Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor activity and products/services
Risk management – Ensure full compliance with client's quality, risk and management requirements.
Any other tasks that will be assigned.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Health, Economics, Finance, Engineering, etc. with a minimum of Second Class Upper. A post graduate qualification in a relevant field would be essential.
At least 15 years’ working experience in the international development sector or working with development finance institutions, preferably in Africa.
Proven experience of managing projects and teams in a development or professional services firm.
At least 10 years of experience/knowledge in designing and delivering capacity building and institutional development assignments as a subject matter expert.
Track record of success in writing proposals and winning engagements.
Established relationships and networks with development partners and other players in the development space such as bilateral or multilateral development institutions and foundations.
Well-developed presentation, proposal and report writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
Personal attributes:
Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills.
IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
An eye for detail
Team player with leadership capability
Excellent coordination and planning skills.
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