Current Openings at Genesis Analytics

The Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading strategy development and making links with other service lines and practices at Genesis
• Developing revenue mobilisation strategies, including innovating financing for national and subnational governments
• Developing implementation plans for these strategies
• Proposing mechanisms for greater fiscal and customs controls and formulating recommendations at policy, institutional and behavioral levels
• Conducting fiscal potential, tax gap and fiscal space analyses at national and subnational levels
• Undertaking assessments of tax policies and diagnostics of tax administration and draft revised strategies
• Providing technical assistance to governments or development partners
• Developing capacity-building modules that are practical and interactive for multi-stakeholders training, workshops, and dialogues
• Preparing and publishing publications 

Mandatory skills and competencies

• Postgraduate degree in Economics, Public Finance, Public Policy or other related fields in the realms of social sciences
• Minimum of 10 years of experience within government or at an international organization based in Africa or MENA
• Understanding Public Finance Management systems as a whole
• In-depth understanding of fiscal matters, including fiscal decentralization, arrangements for revenue collection and fiscal management
• Excellent grasp of quantitative methodologies and modelling
• Experience developing tax policies, domestic revenue mobilisation strategies and undertaking fiscal potential, tax gap and fiscal space analyses
• Previous technical assistance to the government for tax collection and transparent management
• Experience working with Revenue Authorities, Ministries of finance and planning and Development partners
• An excellent communicator in English both in oral and written.
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills

Desired skills and competencies

• Experience in developing frameworks and methodologies and the ability to build the capacity of national partners on these tools
• Experience working in fragile and/or post-conflict countries
• Knowledge of database development
• Bilingual ability in English/French or English/Arabic 
• Social skills and networking 

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Essential skills and competencies

• Lead and oversee cutting-edge projects focused on driving Economic and Social Transformation in Africa and the Middle East, with a specific emphasis on empowering young people, women and marginalised communities,
• Build on existing initiatives in human development, social sector financing, youth empowerment, and disaster finance to develop innovative consulting projects that create tangible value in targeted geographical areas.
• Take on a senior leadership role, responsible for designing, delivering and ensuring the quality of economic-based diagnostic work within the organization
• Collaborate with decision-makers and stakeholders to identify opportunities for impactful interventions and strategic partnerships that align with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Utilize your expertise in economics and social development to drive positive change and contribute to the environment of individuals and communities in the focus regions

Requirements

Genesis consultants carry a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Successful candidates for roles at Genesis:

• Are passionate, self-motivated and energetic problem-solvers
• Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
• Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record

You are likely to have:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Economics, Econometrics, or a related field from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in conducting economic research and analysis, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Strong proficiency in econometric modelling, statistical analysis, and data visualization tools (e.g., Stata, R, Python, etc.).
• Demonstrated expertise and proven track record in leading the application of economic theory to real-world problems and developing innovative solutions, with a particular focus on sector performance and diagnostic tools that include, but not limited to, budget analysis, PERs, PETs, Benefit Incidence Analysis, DEA and similar
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts and findings into clear and concise reports.
• Proven leadership and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage client expectations effectively.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work and driving continuous improvement in methodologies and approaches.
• Prior experience working in international development, public policy, or regulatory economics would be an advantage

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WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• a collaborative leader with a creative flair for business development who brings
• Extensive experience in an international development consultancy
• A network across multilateral and bilateral partners, development finance institutions (DFIs), and philanthropic donors 
• A proven track record working with large-scale projects in challenging contexts

You will:

• Imagine and execute the MVA service line strategy.
• Originate and implement MVA projects.
• Manage the commercial success and impact of the service line.
• Lead and manage a talented team and extended network of partners.

YOU are the visionary we need to shape the future of data-driven services for progress in the Young World.

Requirements

You are likely to have:

• Extensive knowledge and expertise in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), particularly implementing third-party monitoring (TPM) projects and providing adaptation advisory service
• Demonstrated capability to lead and manage teams with at least 10 years of experience in a professional services environment
• The ability to manage the strategic and commercial aspects of a for-profit consulting business
• Proven business development and proposal development experience for large-scale projects
• Strong networks and existing relationships with African and MENA governments, international development funders and technology service providers
• Prior experience with bilateral, multilateral and development finance institution clients
• Excellent command of applying tech in development contexts and on using diverse data types

Required Qualifications

• A postgraduate university qualification in a relevant field such as economics, politics, international development, or data science

Required Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal, people management, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical capabilities and problem-solving thinking
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic and French additional language skills are desirable
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis skills
• Expertise in data quality management, data quality assurance and data verification
• Experience in effective implementation of adaptive management processes
• Knowledge of data management software
• Development of static and dynamic dashboards
• Knowledge of existing databases and familiarity with diverse data