Career Opportunities at MicroSave Consulting

About the role.

We are seeking a dynamic and impact-driven Manager – Health & Nutritionto lead business development and the delivery of high-impact consulting assignments across Africa. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong focus on health systems strengthening, nutrition, and digital health transformation, combined with excellent advisory and project leadership skills and a passion for driving sustainable public impact through innovation.

You will play a critical role in positioning MSC as a trusted partner to governments, donors, and development organizations by leading business development efforts, strengthening strategic partnerships, and executing complex projects that advance health and nutrition systems across the continent.

Key Responsibilities;

Business Development

• Lead and support business development across Africa, including pipeline generation, opportunity tracking, and strategic partnerships.
• Engage with donors, governments, and implementing partners to identify new opportunities and position MSC as a trusted advisory partner.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality concept notes, technical proposals, financial proposals, and client presentations aligned to regional and donor priorities.
• Contribute to pitch readiness, capture planning, and proposal review processes.

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead the delivery of consulting and advisory assignments across Africa, ensuring technical rigor, on-time delivery, and measurable impact.
• Oversee research, design, and implementation of health and nutrition programs, including digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government counterparts, donors, and consortium partners.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks to track, assess, and communicate project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with MSC’s quality standards, project governance, and performance monitoring frameworks.

Leadership & Knowledge Generation

• Develop regional insights, research papers, policy briefs, and knowledge products on digital health, health and nutrition systems strengthening, and innovation.
• Represent MSC at conferences, workshops, and sectoral forums to build visibility and influence policy dialogue.
• Contribute to internal knowledge systems and cross-capability collaboration within MSC’s global network.
• Contribute to MSC’s internal systems including business development tracking, pipeline reporting, and resource planning.
• Support operational excellence through client feedback loops, internal learning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a strong, collaborative practice culture.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in consulting, advisory services, or program management within public health, nutrition, or development sectors in Africa.
• Demonstrated experience in originating and leading business development opportunities.
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Health Nutrition, Health Economics, Healthcare Management, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to turn complex challenges into actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, particularly for donor and policy audiences.
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills across governments, donors, civil society, and private-sector partners.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments.
• A strong commitment to public impact and advancing health, nutrition, and digital transformation in Africa.

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About The Role

The Assistant Manager – CRT will support the design, implementation, and management of projects focused on responsible digital technologies and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa. This role combines technical advisory, project management, and business development, providing the opportunity to work with governments, donors, and private sector partners to advance inclusive, sustainable, and responsible digital ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the Africa region.
• Lead or contribute to proposal development and concept notes for governments, donor agencies, and multilateral institutions.
• Represent MSC in industry events, conferences, and policy dialogs to strengthen regional presence.
• Support learning exchanges and exposure visits for government and development partners.
• Contribute to MSC’s thought leadership through blogs, articles, and opinion pieces.

Project Execution & Client Engagement

• Lead or support the implementation of DPI and digital solutions in Anglophone African countries.
• Provide technical advisory and project management support to governments, private sector, and development partners.
• Develop tools and frameworks to assess digital maturity and recommend best practices, standards, and policies.
• Produce high-quality deliverables, including:Project Plans and Feasibility Studies,Functional Requirement Specifications,As-is & To-be Analyses,Detailed Project Reports, Research Papers, and Blogs
• Maintain close engagement with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and responsiveness to feedback.
• Collaborate with MSC teams globally to drive innovation, knowledge sharing, and excellence in project delivery.

Digital Transformation & Technical Expertise

• Demonstrate hands-on experience with the core components of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): Digital Identity, Data Exchange, Digital Payments, and Consent Management.
• Support digital transformation initiatives, including DPI and Digital ID projects.
• Assist with technical proposal writing for government and donor-funded initiatives.
• Effectively engage government stakeholders to ensure adoption and impact of digital solutions.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, or preferably Master’s degree, in Computer Science, Economics, Development Studies, or related fields.
• 4–5 years of professional experience in digital technology projects, responsible tech, or development programs.
• Proven experience in project management, technical advisory, and client engagement.
• Hands-on experience with Digital Public Infrastructure (Digital ID, Data Exchange, Digital Payments, Consent Management) is highly desirable.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word