Project Manager -Africa

Dalberg Global Development Advisors; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Social Impact Leader to join their dynamic team. This role involves addressing global challenges such as malnutrition and climate change, while empowering communities through innovative solutions. You will lead project teams, manage critical thinking tasks, and coach junior members, all while fostering a culture of creativity and entrepreneurship. This opportunity offers a chance to make a real difference in the world, working alongside diverse clients from various sectors to create impactful change. If you are driven to deliver results and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a top university with a strong academic record.
• 7+ years of experience, including 2 years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams and manage analytical tasks for diverse stakeholders.
• Deliver creative ideas and develop insightful recommendations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Creative Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Master's in Business Administration

PhD in International Relations

Tools

Data Analysis Software

Statistical Tools

Job description

Job Description

01 RW02 TZ30 KEAA ETDK SN Johannesburg, ZA (multi-location)
Closing Date: 31/5

WORK FOR A GROWING ORGANIZATION THAT IS TACKLING THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST PROBLEMS.

HELP ITS PEOPLE REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Become a Social Impact Leader

About Dalberg

We are a global group working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential.

We partner with communities, governments, and companies worldwide, providing advisory, investment, research, analytics, and design services.

Today's complex global problems require new solutions.

Our businesses—Dalberg Advisors, Media, Design, Data Insights, and Research—approach problems differently and work together to create impact at scale.

We are from everywhere, at home anywhere—an African and American company as much as an Asian, Middle Eastern, and European one. Dalberg is a place where diverse talented individuals can bring their authentic selves to work, regardless of identity, origin, language, or beliefs.

Dalberg is a home where people feel safe, understood, nurtured, and encouraged to grow. Our team includes over 1,000 people from more than 65 countries, speaking over 90 languages, with over 48% female leadership. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do. Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 25+ locations worldwide.

For more information, please visit Dalberg.

About You

You aspire to become a leader in global development, addressing issues from malnutrition to climate change and economic growth, ensuring no one is left behind.

You are driven to deliver innovative, results-oriented solutions for clients, proposing tailored frameworks to solve complex problems.

You excel at strategic and creative thinking, eager to transform organizations that fund global change.

You are a passionate, self-starting professional with experience as a top-performer in a leading international management consultancy, a strong interest in international development, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Dalberg consultants work globally, creating a network of local expertise anchored in our offices across Africa, Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia.

We combine ground-level insights with top-tier professional experience to create actionable solutions to pressing global issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's in Business Administration, Public Administration, Policy, International Relations, or PhD from a top university with an excellent academic record
• Minimum of 7 years of experience, including at least 2 years as a manager
• Experience in developing country contexts is a plus
• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
• Ability to present insights clearly and effectively in writing and orally
• Teamwork and entrepreneurial mindset
• Passion for international development and global issues
• Experience working and living in diverse cultures; experience in developing countries preferred
• Professionalism in engaging with senior officials in public/private sectors
• Familiarity with data analysis, modelling, statistics, econometrics is a plus
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus

Note: Employment is contingent upon having or obtaining necessary authorization to work in the country.

What You Will Do and How You Will Grow

Project Managers lead teams, manage critical thinking and analytical tasks, and serve as a bridge between junior staff and management.

You will deliver creative ideas and results, communicate complex findings simply, and develop insightful recommendations for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading problem disaggregation and solution development
• Managing work streams and providing strategic direction
• Coaching and supporting junior team members
• Ensuring quality of client deliverables

Dalberg fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, empowering staff to start new initiatives, learn by doing, and be integral to project success from day one.

About Our Clients

Our clients seek innovative solutions to some of the world's toughest problems, working across sectors and geographies.

Recent clients include foundations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, corporations such as Pepsi and Vodafone, multilateral institutions like the World Bank, UN agencies such as UNICEF, and government agencies including DFID and the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency.

Join Our Team

Current opportunities are in Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania. Please submit your application via our Career Centre by 11:59 pm EAT, May 31.

Your application should include a resume and cover letter. Selected candidates will undergo multiple interviews, including case studies and discussions of their experience and interests.