Project Manager - Consulting Firm

Qualifications for a Project Manager:

- Master's in Business Administration, Masters in Public Administration, Policy, or International Relations, or PhD from a top university with an excellent academic record

- Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative

- Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral

- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and perform in an entrepreneurial atmosphere

- A passion for international development, typically evidenced by a strong interest and prior exposure to global

issues such as economic development, global health, education, or the environment

- Experience living and working in different cultures; time spent in developing countries strongly preferred

- Professionalism and demonstrated experience working with senior officials in the public and / or private sector

- Sensitivity to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or similarly complex

environments

- Familiarity with data analysis, modelling, statistics, econometrics, and other analytical tools a plus

- Demonstrated fluency with English speaking and writing skills; proficiency with other languages a plus

Responsibilities:

- Lead project teams in disaggregating problems and providing solutions to address them

- Develop innovative strategies and solutions for our clients

- Manage work streams and provide direction

- Coach, manage and support junior team members

- Oversee the quality of client deliverables