SEEK Development is a
growing strategic consulting and policy research group dedicated to supporting
and shaping human development globally. We provide specialized support to
leading institutions in global health and development around the world, focused
on strategy and policy, program/organizational evaluation and development, and
knowledge creation. Our clients and partners span global public-private
partnerships, multilateral organizations, foundations, governments, civil society,
academia and the private sector. We place a specific focus on challenges and
opportunities in global health, education, development financing and aid
effectiveness. In our work, we draw on strong skills in strategy development,
deep content expertise, policy analysis, change management, as well as
evaluation and research methods. For more information please visit http://seekdevelopment.org.
We are seeking a highly motivated and
experienced professional with outstanding analytical, management, and
communication skills to join our growing team. Candidates for the position
should be able to function independently and flexibly, have a deep personal
commitment to producing results and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced
professional environment. SEEK Development places great value on relevant
personal qualities: resourcefulness, entrepreneurialism, independence, client service
orientation, being a team player and a strong work ethic. In turn, we offer an exciting job in a stimulating, international
working environment with excellent professional development and impact
opportunities.
Position and
responsibilities
Reports
to: Director, SEEK Development
Location: Berlin, Germany
The Consultant works on a range of client engagements
and contributes to the strategic, organizational and business development of
our growing team.
Key
responsibilities include:
·
Leading SEEK’s strategic support to a major
client
o
Advising the client on a range
of strategic and policy issues with regard to global development issues,
including health and rural development
o
Supporting the client’s strategic collaboration and act as a liaison
with German development institutions, including key decision-makers and
influencers
o
Providing strategic insights, advice
and information on German political developments and opportunities/threats
o
Preparing briefings, strategy
papers and updates
·
Managing work streams on other client
projects
o Leveraging
strong analytical and problem-solving skills to contribute to hypothesis
generation
o Conducting
research, analysis and synthesis work for assigned work streams
o Contributing
to the preparation of interim and final client documents/reports and
presentations, with responsibility for drafting entire sections of the
deliverables
o Taking
responsibility for aspects of client and project management
·
Actively contributing to
business development and strategic planning
o Working
closely with other team members to proactively identify areas of opportunity,
leveraging own networks and building on areas of expertise and interest
o Actively
contributing to client relationship building and proposal writing
o
Contributing to SEEK’s internal
strategic planning and organizational development
·
Taking
responsibility for other tasks as required
Requirements
·
Advanced degree in business/economics,
social sciences, public health or a related field
·
Minimum of three years of relevant
international work experience related to global development; background in management
consulting and in program/organizational evaluation is a plus
·
Strong networks within German
government and/or parliament; excellent understanding
of actors and decision-making processes relating to global development and
health
·
Exceptional diplomatic and
interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships quickly
·
Excellent writing, research and
analytic skills, including quantitative data analysis
·
Ability to think strategically
and problem-solve in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
·
Ability to self-manage: working
independently on complex projects and proactively managing areas of
responsibility with minimal supervision
·
Strong communication skills,
including the ability to prepare compelling presentations; oral and written
fluency in English and German
·
Ability to multi-task and to be
effective in high-pressure situations
Please submit your application
(including a cover letter, CV and references) to info@seekdevelopment.org by November 9th, 2012.
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