Management Specialist

Job Description:

1. Assess the capacity, core competencies and selection criteria/methods for the institutions relevant to the client’s business.
2. Assess organizational development aspects of the client and propose plans, guidelines and best practices for further development and strengthening of the organization in future.
3. Identify the role of each institution should play in the future program.
4. Engage institutions according to a plan, regularly organize and conduct orientations and briefings between these institutions, the financiers and the client.
5. Involve key institutions in the development of the program in the longer-term.
6. Develop working, informal and formal relationships with prioritized institutions through various instruments such as MOUs, collaboration agreements, joint venture agreements, as necessary.
7. Develop partnership modalities between identified institutions and the client organization.
8. Provide required inputs in the preparation of the business plan for the client, as required.
9. Assist the Team Lead in the preparation of a comprehensive 5-10 year program design document.
10. Conduct workshops and trainings relating to the assignment.
11. Develop and assist in the implementation of systems, policies and procedures for improved management.
12. Prepare project proposals covering all key components of a project document such as project narrative, results framework, work plan, budget, risk mitigation framework etc.
13. Provide technical inputs in the development and implementation of management tools such as project management, institutional analysis, monitoring & evaluation frameworks. 

Relevant Experience:

• A master’s degree in management from a recognised university.
• Eight (8) years of relevant post qualification professional experience and at least four years of hands-on experience in management, organizational, business and partnership development activities.
• Excellent writing and general communication skills in the English language. The candidate should be able to prepare and finalise reports and effectively communicate with senior management officials of large corporations, donor agencies and international NGOs. Candidates who have scored well on the IELTS/TOEFL will be given preference.
• Candidates who have prior experience of working with multi-national corporations will be given preference.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office required.
• The candidate must be an independent worker who can carry out required tasks and responsibilities diligently, with minimum guidelines and instructions from senior management or other team members.
• Ability to cope with challenging work routines, delivering under tight deadlines and willing to travel extensively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional, ethical and quality standards.