Manager – Government And Public Sector at Ernst & Young

We are seeking to recruit a Manager who will support the growth of the Government and Public Sector by providing innovative solutions to our clients and building a talented
team of senior consultants. This role reports to the Senior Manager.

In this role, you
will be expected to:

• Develop business by engaging with clients and building strong relationships, responding to proposals and originating opportunities as you work within client sites.
• Lead and deliver client engagements that identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for clients in Government and Public sectors.
• Gather and organize information on problems and procedures for clients to ensure the coherence in presentation to different levels of client management team. Analyze
  and synthesize data gathered and develop solutions and alternative methods of proceeding.
• Lead and manage a team through proposal development and project delivery. Design, evaluate, recommend, and review quality of all client deliverables. Lead team in
  developing and reviewing project timelines, project work plan, core client deliverables, and statements of work using PMO tools including MS Project.
• Develop and implement plans to support governments and public sector institutions as they seek to restructure, create efficiencies, manage risks, and adhere to policies and regulations that improve public services.
• Contribute to business planning at the executive level to develop strategies consistent with the organization’s overall mission, vision and objectives.
• Manage and develop team members by giving timely, relevant and constructive feedback as well as motivating and focusing the team on results.
• Manage risk within the team by correctly identifying assignment risks, developing and implementing mitigation approaches in line with the firm’s Quality and Risk Management guidelines.

Requirements

• First class or second upper Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, Finance, Law, Supply Chain or a related field.
• O’Level/ KCSE–minimum grade B plus and a B and above in both English and Mathematics
• Five years of progressively responsible experience providing consulting services to clients in the in Government and Public Sector

• Must have at least five years of experience with:

• Developing and reviewing project timelines, project work-plan, core client deliverables, and statements of work using PMO tools including MS Project;
• Synthesizing and presenting insights and strategic recommendations and reports, highlighting key issues, trends and focus points for senior executive audience.
• Team leadership and management

• A master’s degree from a recognised university will be an added advantage.
• Experience in a consulting firm will also be an added advantage for this role.
• Demonstrable versatility in responding to client requirements in focus sub-sectors within the GPS space including, but not limited to, Public Financial Management,
  Devolution, Public Service, Health, Education and e-Government.
• Strong leadership and team management skills