Consultant

Key skills and experience:

• At least 4 years of experience in strategic and management consulting experience/development consulting/impact investing, with at least 2 years of client-facing and managing teams (4-5 people at least);
• Experience working in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs);
• Demonstrated sector experience in one or more agribusiness/food systems/renewable energy/access to finance;
• Proven track record of managing effective client relationships with stakeholders such as development partners, foundations, investors, agribusinesses, and policymakers;
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to formulate and present analysis and recommendations in a clear and concise manner;
• Experience working remotely with global multi-cultural teams;
• Fluency in English.

Other desirable characteristics:

• Advanced economic and financial modelling skills (e.g. three statement financial models, cost-benefit analyses, market sizing, regression analyses);
• Excellent understanding of the enabling environment and business development needs in the agriculture sectors of emerging markets, particularly in Sub Saharan Africa and South Asia;
• Experience of living in LMICs, with a strong network of professional contacts;
• Experience developing new business leads, with an established network of prospective clients and some proven business development experience;
• A postgraduate degree in economics, finance, MBA, or another relevant discipline.

In case the candidate has great experience could be assigned to a higher position of Senior Consultant.

Applications and updated CV and a Cover Letter should be submitted to d.durnea@developmentaid.org, under the title: DRS 11302 (ref. number). Due to the high number of applications received via the DevelopmentAid website, we can reply to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that the above requirements can be modified during the recruitment process according to client's procedures.