Consultant, Project Manager (ETHIOPIA)

We are looking for a smart, enthusiastic, self-driven and proficient professional in Ethiopia to join us in implementing some of our projects across East Africa.

Consultant, Project Manager (ETHIOPIA)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Projects

About the job Consultant, Project Manager (ETHIOPIA)

We are looking for a smart, enthusiastic, self-driven and proficient professional in Ethiopia to join us in implementing some of our projects across East Africa.

Role:

• Managing end-to-end strategic advisory and business development projects for africon's clients across different practices, as well as effective client and stakeholder management.
• Collaborating with project teams in executing day to day project tasks and ensuring project objectives are met within timelines, agreed deliverables and optimum resource efficiency.
• Conducting management interviews with key decision makers in various industries to obtain high level perspectives, and to develop strategic links for clients.
• Coordinating successful business trips with africon's clients to selected countries in Africa.
• Developing relevant networks and managing stakeholder relationships at different levels such as with distribution partners, clients, private and government associations, etc. within the country.
• Driving strategic B2B marketing of the company in the country through proactive participation in industrial exhibitions, conferences, and events.

Profile:

• Bachelors or Masters degree preferably in business, sales and marketing or sciences.
• Minimum of 4 - 6 years work experience in any of these roles: project management, sales, business development, strategy consulting, market research.
• Strong networking skills and good understanding of developing or managing key contacts.
• Able to communicate complex ideas effectively verbally, in presentations and in writing. Fluent in English language. Other languages are a plus.
• Able to effectively engage with primary and secondary stakeholders including project teams, clients, management team etc.
• Strong work ethics and professional attitude.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expert knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint as well as impeccable presentation skills.

What we offer amongst others:

• Health insurance
• Remote work flexibility
• Home office or co-working allowance
• Annual vacation days and national holidays
• Paid parental and casual leave
• Continuous professional development stipend
• Bonuses

*Please note that this is a 6-month contract role.

*Please note that this role will not start immediately.