Managing Principal Consultant in Public Policy

• We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong interest in public policy development and public policy innovation, as well as in team management.
• Ability to lead consultancy assignments as Project Director or Team Leader in public policy consultancy or in the public sector
• Hold a master’s degree in economics or related field.
• Strong analytical, research and writing skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team.
• Ability to write and speak in English; a professional level of French is highly appreciated; knowledge of an additional language such as Portuguese or Arabic is a plus.
• Experience working in emerging and developing countries, preferably in Africa.
• Thematic expertise in the areas of innovation and research, private sector development, with cross cutting agriculture, green economy, life / health sciences, or ICT.
• Thematic expertise in innovation, research and technology, private sector development, agriculture, green economy, life sciences/health, entrepreneurship, agriculture or ICT is an asset.
• We are looking for someone based in Abidjan. However, we encourage applications from people who do not live in Abidjan.

• Managing the 8 consultants in the Abidjan office, including work allocation, coaching and advising team members (20%).
• Leading business development activities (drafting technical and financial bids) (30%). 
• Provide a lead in conducting policy assessments, sectoral and technical studies, strategic support and consultancy projects for our main clients in Africa. Work on projects covering a wide range of sectors: research and innovation policies, higher education, health, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, SME development, industries, agriculture, green economy and international cooperation (50%).

• The opportunity to contribute to the growth of a company in a stimulating international working environment, in response to societal challenges.
• An international environment with a dynamic work culture.
• Salary according to your profile.

Please share your CV and cover letter no later than 31/05