Professional Development Specialist at McKinsey & Company

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required
• 4+ years of experience in human resources or administration within a professional services firm
• Experience in mentoring, coaching and advising of young professionals
• Strong passion for people related topics
• High integrity, maturity and fairness in dealing with people and confidential information; comfort with conflict and courage to stand firm on decisions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written and listening) with groups of varying size and at all levels; strong influencing
• Ability to connect/collaborate with Partners, consultants and other firm service professionals
• A non-hierarchical approach; strong problem-solving skills and the flexibility to deal with unexpected (sometimes conflicting) situations and obstacles in a fast-paced and quick-changing environment; ability to build consensus
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, ability to structure thinking and work, ability to multitask, and track record of strong demonstrated leadership
• Great energy, drive and entrepreneurship
• Comfort with numbers, analysis and systems
• Experience and confidence in using IT-based systems and tools

What You'll Do

• You will maintain accurate and up-to-date information in all people information systems and develop these systems so that they are reliable and efficient. You will lead analysis and reporting of key people metrics for local office leadership.
• You will be responsible for managing the staffing process including (but not limited to) obtaining detailed information from Partners regarding client engagement and staffing needs; developing professional relationships with consultants to understand their experience, aspirations and circumstances; providing coaching and guidance to the consultants (CSP) on their staffing and professional development; recommending best available teams for each study, balancing client, team and individual needs; communicating decisions and rationale; coordinating with other relevant departments such as finance (e.g. on billing arrangements) and recruiting (e.g. on new hires). You will also manage the project staffing process, including hiring (getting necessary approvals and pegging in right compensation levels), contracting and onboarding into the projects.
• In addition to that, you will orchestrate the mobility process for both Nairobi and Addis Ababa locations with key stakeholders (consultants, leadership, Africa PD Team, immigration and HR team). You will also organize and plan various office connectivity and learning programs.

Who You'll Work With

• As the Professional Development Specialist you will manage and coordinate the staffing and professional development activities for the consultants that are part of the Nairobi office, and work with the rest of the Africa Professional Development team on Africa wide projects and initiatives.
• You will work closely with the East Africa Office Leadership and the relevant African firm service professionals (Professional Development, Human Resources, Recruiting, Finance).
• This role will report to the Senior Manager of Professional Development, Africa.