Senior Advisory Consultant at Nextier Capital Limited

Nextier is a multi-competency public service advisory firm and think tank with experience bringing diverse actors together to address governance problems in complex environments. Nextier has core competencies in policy research, strategy, finance, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic communication. Nextier consultants bring deep knowledge of their industries, deliver rigorous analysis, and present pragmatic solutions to produce practical, sustainable, and high impact results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Advisory Consultant

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• We seek to engage the services of a Senior Advisory Consultant. The Senior Advisory Consultant will engage with personnel within Nextier, government officials and development partners to expand the meaningful application of up-to-date knowledge and tools and synthesise cutting-edge insights and ideas plaguing Africa.
• The ideal candidate will enjoy leading high-performing teams that drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients by proposing problem-solving and creating tailored frameworks that address client challenges.
• In addition, this person will excel in solving problems using clear strategic and creative thinking in building the Africa of our dreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day execution of a client project while guiding and developing individual team members.
• Develop program scope, support, execute and coordinate programmes and projects.
• Provide strategy for programme direction and dissemination.
• Work directly with clients and take ownership of the overall project.
• Take the lead on the analysis, design, and implementation of business performance approaches.
• Look out for possible portfolios within the market for expansion.
• Interface with other sector operators and participants to exchange ideas and information.
• Develop tailor-made solutions and work closely with clients to ensure positive impact and sustainable results
• Produce policy briefs for dissemination to project stakeholders.
• Developing policy briefs, proposals, tender for bids, copy editing, and proofreading articles and briefs.
• Public relations between Nextier and relevant consultants and sector operators on relevant projects and dialogues
• Read the sector's books, journals and materials to stay updated and relevant.
• Research on industry aspects as the need arises.
• Research on innovations and opportunities for expansion and implementation within the industry.
• Other related tasks and activities as instructed by the Team Lead.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Economics, Development, Social Science or a related field.
• PhD is an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years of experience in management consultancy, including experience managing project teams and building client relationship.
• Must be a committed self-starter with a passion for consulting and an entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong ability to work independently.
• Professionalism and demonstrated experience working with senior officials in the public and private sector
• A passion for international development, typically evidenced by a strong interest and prior exposure to global issues such as economic development, global health, education, or the environment.
• Proven interest in ideas and solution creation.
• Knowledge of donor agencies operational procedures.
• Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral.
• Must be able to develop policy briefs, proposals, tender for bids, copy editing and proofread articles and briefs.
• Attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.