Senior Manager - Digital Economy / Youth, MSME and Entrepreneurship at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Manager - Digital Economy / Youth, MSME and Entrepreneurship

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Description

• KPMG is a leading provider of professional services, which include Advisory, Tax and Audit. KPMG’s International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) Africa is a business unit within KPMG.
• IDAS helps address challenges faced by the global development community, by working with public sector entities, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, NGOs, philanthropic foundations, and the private sector on a variety of programmes.
• IDAS in Africa is currently looking for experienced and motivated individuals to support its business development and project delivery efforts across West Africa.

Purpose of the Role

• The successful candidate will lead our digital economy, youth, MSME and entrepreneurship solutions across West Africa.
• The individual will be responsible to develop and deliver a portfolio of projects working with major institutional donors focused on resolving youth unemployment in the region.
• The role will require travel across West Africa.

Qualifications and Experience

• First Degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, ICT, or related field. A post graduate qualification in a relevant field would be essential.
• At least 10 years’ experience with major multilateral donor institutions working on various youth and MSME development programs, preferably in Africa.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting the development of the digital economy in a number of African countries.
• Track record of success in writing proposals and winning engagements.
• Established relationships and networks with institutional donors with a thematic focus on the digital economy, youth and entrepreneurship.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good communication (written and verbal),numeracy, presentation and analyticalskills
• IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
• Team player with leadership capability
• Excellent coordination and planning skills

We Offer

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge development programmes across Africa
• Continuous learning and development
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative
• Competitive remuneration package

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.