Job Vacancies at Genesis Analytics

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

You will assist clients in unlocking and realizing value in human development. This involves helping governments and their partners understand and address various risks affecting their populations. These risks encompass "fat tail" risks such as Covid-19, conflict, or catastrophic climate change, as well as risks associated with age, disease, the economy, and technological change. You will support clients in developing responsive, adaptive, and comprehensive Social Protection systems, including social transfers, social insurance, support for labour and jobs, and social care services. The ultimate outcome will be improved risk and shock management for marginalized populations, ensuring access to a minimum safe income for a decent life.

We offer you a steep learning curve while providing an opportunity to make a difference. We will invest in your professional development. We offer meaningful work with professional, talented and supportive teams; mentoring and regular feedback from partners; structured training and coaching programmes; and a career ladder.

Requirements

The ideal Genesis candidate carries a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Such candidates:

• 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 will have:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Maths, Statistics or similar
• At least 5 years’ relevant professional experience in social protection.
• Leadership skills, and the capability to lead teams and projects
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills in English
• Proficiency in Excel as a minimum; proficiency in other advanced software packages, such as STATA, R, Python, data visualisation, presentation or design software, and GIS desired
• Consulting experience is highly desirable
• Additional languages relevant to Genesis’ geographies, especially French are useful

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ROLE DESCRIPTION:Manager – Senior Economist (Methods)

We are seeking a technical lead work on cutting-edge projects that drive economic and social transformation and empower decision-makers in Africa and the Middle East, particularly for the benefit of young people, women, and marginalised people. This leader will build on our existing work on human development, in particular in social sector financing and youth, and on related sectors, such as disaster finance, to generate a distinctive set of consulting projects that will realise value in the social sectors in our focus geographies.

This is a senior technical role, where you will be required to lead the design, delivery and quality assurance of economics-based diagnostic work. For this role, the preferred candidate will possess the following 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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ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are looking for 2(two)strong technical consultants to work on impactful projects that drive economic and social transformation and empower decision-makers in Africa and the Middle East, particularly for the benefit of young people, women, and marginalised people. The candidate will build on our existing work on human development, in particular in social sector financing and youth, and on related sectors, such as disaster finance, to generate a distinctive set of consulting projects that will realise value in the social sectors in our focus geographies.

This is a technical role, where you will be required to lead the design, delivery and quality assurance of economics-based diagnostic work. For this role, the preferred candidate will:

• Contribute to projects focused on driving Economic and Social transformation in Africa and Middle East, with a specific emphasis on empowering young people, women and marginalised community,
• 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 6 years of experience in conducting economic research and analysis, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Strong proficiency in econometric modeling, 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.
• Ability to speak English and either Arabic or French

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You will:

• Shape the strategic direction of the practice – identifying the market requirements and unique value proposition of Genesis in DPI and related areas
• Originate DPI programmes and projects – leveraging key relationships with international donors and Young World governments to generate revenue
• Ensure the commercial success of the practice - overseeing new business development, managing profitability and delivering high-quality outcomes
• Manage and scale a team of experienced consultants and technical staff – ensuring the team is optimised to deliver high-quality outcomes

OUR OFFER TO YOU

Catalyse the next wave of digital development:

• Partner with senior leaders in government, international organisations and technology providers to drive improvements in policy decision-making and delivery of critical public services
• Experience the satisfaction of contributing to meaningful impact at scale working with a dedicated and talented team 

Build a market-leading business:

• Focus on identifying scale opportunities and delivering high-quality technical work with support from a dedicated Group Services team covering finance, legal, HR, business development and programme management
• Leverage the deep expertise in complimentary practice areas including health, social development, education and M&E 

Join a thriving work environment:

• Immerse yourself in a challenging yet rewarding atmosphere that fosters continuous learning and growth
• Collaborate with highly talented colleagues across the firm working to solve some of the most important challenges 

Requirements

ABOUT YOU

We need you to scale our DPI-focused digital practice by proactively identifying and delivering DPI and related projects that transform service delivery in key African governments, leading and growing a team of consultants and technical staff.

You are an entrepreneurial and ambitious individual with a track record of leading teams in a professional services environment. You are passionate about the potential for DPI to significantly improve development outcomes, with a pragmatic view of how to deliver these results from experience. You are driven by delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced and challenging environments.  

You are likely to have:

• Extensive knowledge and expertise in digital economy development, with solid and demonstrable experience working in DPI or related fields
• Demonstrated capability to lead and manage teams in a professional services environment
• The ability to manage the strategic and commercial aspects of a for-profit consulting and/or development implementing partner business
• Strong networks and existing relationships with African governments, international development funders and technology service providers
• Exceptional interpersonal, people management, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical capabilities and problem-solving thinking
• A postgraduate university qualification in a relevant field such as economics, politics, international development, computer science or law
• Fluency in English is essential

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You will be responsible for:

Strategy Development & Implementation:

• Develop comprehensive educational development strategies aligned with wider Genesis strategy, analysis of the market and best practices.
• Translate strategies into actionable plans, setting clear objectives and monitoring progress.
• Stay current on emerging trends in education and translate them into innovative solutions for our clients which lead to improved outcomes.
• Understanding traditional markets while generating pro-active ideas and approaches to meet Young World educational needs.
• Build strategic horizontal partnerships within the education sector to extend the reach of Genesis into new lines of work
• Monitoring and measuring the impact of our work.

Team Co-Leadership:

• Mentoring key personnel within a growing education team.
• Making decisions with the Senior Leadership Team about further specialisation and service line establishment in Genesis’ education portfolio
• Fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Contributing to the development of thought leadership materials on education.
• Foster the culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.

 Entrepreneurship & Business Development:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the education sector across both reactive and proactive activity systems, including both responding to RFPs (both large and small) as well as stimulating funders and clients in the ecosystem to try new approaches.
• Develop compelling proposals and presentations to win new clients and projects.
• Co-create opportunities to work together with those in positions to deliver impact
• Represent Genesis, build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and play a thought leadership role in the education community.
• Contribute to the overall growth and financial health of the Education services lines and fast-track programmes

Program Delivery Leadership:

• Lead project teams in the successful delivery of educational development programmes.
• Maintain high level relationships with donors and clients that enhance Genesis’s global reputation
• Direct and oversee project budgets and timelines to ensure efficient and effective programme execution.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior consultants on the team.
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of marginalised populations.
• Has a Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Economics, Development Studies, or a similar field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in education development, consulting, or a related field.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to build and manage teams.
• Offers exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Has a proven track record of success in the development industry (either in government or in non-profit or in consultancy), particularly within the public sector.
• Has excellent business acumen and a passion for entrepreneurship.
• Possesses superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.